What is E-Sign ? How does it work to enroll for GST?

By | December 4, 2016
(Last Updated On: January 21, 2017)

What is E-Sign ? How does it work to enroll for GST?

E- sign e signature for GST

E- sign stands for Electronic Signature. E-Sign is an online electronic signature service that allows an Aadhaar holder to digitally sign a document. If the taxpayer opts to electronically sign the Enrollment Application or any other document at the GST Common Portal using the E-Sign service,

Following steps will be required to use E- sign

1. The taxpayer clicks the E-sign button.

2. The GST Common Portal (www.gst.gov.in) prompts the taxpayer to enter the Aadhaar number of the Authorized Signatory.

3. After validating the Aadhar Number, the GST Common Portal sends a request to UIDAI system to send an OTP .(One Time Password)

4. UIDAI system sends an OTP to e-mail address and mobile number registered against Aadhaar number.

5. The GST System prompts the taxpayer to enter the OTP.

6. The taxpayer enters the OTP and submits the Enrollment Application or the document. The e-Signing process is completed.

It is mandatory to file your application with digital sign. This sign can be via DSC or E-sign. You will not be able to file your enrolment application without signature.

Mandatory GST enrolment application using DSC / E sign

Electronically signing of enrolment application using DSC is mandatory for:

  • Companies
  • Foreign companies
  • Limited liability partnership (LLP)
  • Foreign limited liability partnership (FLLP’s)

Only the taxpayers other than mentioned above will be able to file their enrolment application without using DSC. If you are  an individual , HUF and partnership then you can file the enrolment application without DSC.

You can sign the enrolment application electronically using the E- sign

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