Approval of GST Registrations within 3 Days from 01 Nov 2025: CBIC Notifies New Rules.

Getting your GST registration approved within 3 working days is now a reality!
With the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) introducing Rule 9A and Rule 14A under the CGST Rules, 2017, small and low-risk businesses can obtain registration faster than ever before — starting November 1, 2025.

Let’s understand how this works, who is eligible, and what you must do to ensure quick approval.

What is the new 3-day GST registration rule?

The Government has introduced a fast-track and automated 'GST registration' to make onboarding of businesses easy and ensure ease of doing business.

Under this reform, applicants eligible for automated registration under Rule 9A or simplified registration for small taxpayers under Rule 14A get auto-approval of GST registration within 3 working days.

This process eliminates long manual verifications and allows small, genuine taxpayers to start operations quickly.

Rule 9A and Rule 14A under the CGST Rules?

The expedited approval is governed by two new rules introduced through Notification No. 18/2025 – Central Tax, dated October 31, 2025.

Rule 9A: Automated Electronic Registration

Concept:
Rule 9A enables electronic and automatic approval of GST registration for applicants categorized as low-risk by the GST system.

The system analyses data such as PAN–Aadhaar validation, address proof, financial activity, and previous compliance records.
If no discrepancy or risk flag is detected, registration is automatically granted within three working days—without manual intervention by tax officers.

Applicable For:

• • • Normal GST registration applicants
    • Tax deductors and collectors (TDS/TCS)
    • Businesses with valid Aadhaar authentication and verified credentials

Rule 14A: Simplified Registration for Small Taxpayers

Concept:
Rule 14A provides a simplified self-declaration route for small taxpayers.
Applicants can self-assess and declare that their monthly output tax liability on supplies made to registered persons (B2B) does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh (including CGST, SGST/UTGST, and IGST).

If this condition is met, the system automatically processes the application under the fast-track 3-day approval window.

Conditions to Qualify:

• • • Applicant’s Aadhaar must be authenticated (mandatory).
    • Monthly output tax liability ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.
    • Business must not be flagged as “high risk” by the portal.
    • All required documents must be valid and verified.

Important:
If the taxpayer later exceeds the ₹2.5 lakh threshold, they must withdraw from this simplified scheme using Form GST REG-32 and migrate to the regular registration process.

How does the system identify a “low-risk” applicant?

The GST common portal uses data analytics and AI-based risk assessment tools to profile applicants.
Parameters include:

• • • PAN and Aadhaar authentication results
    • Matching of business details (address, ownership, bank details)
    • Historical compliance and filing record (if any)
    • IP address and geolocation verification during registration
    • Cross-verification with income tax or MCA data

Applicants who pass these checks without inconsistencies are automatically marked as low-risk, qualifying for instant approval.

Step-by-Step Guide to New GST Registration 

The process to register for GST online is now simplified into 3 steps:

Step 1: Get a Temporary Registration Number (TRN)

• Visit the GST Portal and fill in Part A of Form REG-01 to get your Temporary Registration Number (TRN).
• Provide basic details such as:
• • Legal business name
  • PAN
  • Email ID and mobile number of authorized signatories for OTP verification

Step 2: Complete Business Details in REG-01

• Log in using your TRN and complete Part B of Form REG-01.
• Provide detailed business information including:
• • Constitution of business
  • Place of business with proof
  • HSN/SAC code for goods/services
  • Bank account details
  • State details

Step 3: Aadhaar Authentication (AA)

• Complete the Aadhaar Authentication (AA) process if required.
• Authenticate via OTP or biometric authentication at an authorised GST Suvidha Kendra.
• Submit your Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Electronic Verification Code (EVC) to complete the process.

This streamlined procedure ensures that businesses can complete the GST registration process quickly and efficiently.

Why is GST Registration Important for Your Business?

Obtaining GST registration offers several benefits for businesses, including:

1. Input Tax Credit (ITC) on purchases made by the business.
2. Freedom to engage in interstate business without restrictions.
3. Easier registration on online platforms and e-commerce websites.
4. Competitive advantage over unregistered businesses.
5. Legal recognition for your business in the formal economy.

Documents Required for Fast GST Registration

To expedite the registration process, ensure that the following documents are readily available:

1. Identity proof (PAN card of the business or authorized person)
2. Photograph of the authorized signatory
3. Address proof (Aadhaar card of authorized signatory, electricity bill, etc.)
4. Business incorporation/registration certificate
5. Proof of bank account (cancelled cheque, etc.)

By having these documents on hand, you can ensure a smoother and faster GST registration process.

Conclusion

The rollout of GST 2.0 reforms represents a major milestone in simplifying business compliance across India. The introduction of the 3-day GST registration process empowers startups, MSMEs, and professionals with faster access to GST benefits — enabling them to begin operations swiftly, improve tax compliance, and focus on business growth.