GST Login Portal

With the implementation of GST from 1st July, 2017, all business entities are required to register at the GST portal in order to file GST returns. The GST portal is designed such that taxpayers no longer need to physically visit tax departments to complete formalities such as registration, assessment, request for refund, etc. Moreover, GST facilitation centers are located across India for the convenience of taxpayers.

However, several doubts pertaining to GST portal exist. Some of them are mentioned below:

In the following sections we will discuss the login procedure and the various services available at the GST portal:

New taxpayers should use their GSTIN (GST Identification Number) and password, generated at the time of GST registration to log on to the GST portal.

Step 1: Visit  https://www.gst.gov.in.  Click on the ‘Login’ link at the top right-hand corner of the home page.

Step 2: Subsequently the login page is displayed as shown below. First-time login option is present at the bottom of the page that says “First time login: If you are logging in for the first time, click here to login”.

Step 3: Next the ‘New user’ login page is displayed. Enter the Provisional ID/ GSTIN/ UIN (Unique Identification Number) and the password received at the time of registration via an e-mail. Also enter the captcha code and click the login button.

Step 4: The following page appears after entering the new credentials. Create a new username and password for subsequently logging in the GST portal and click “Submit”.

Step 5: On the next page, a confirmation message is displayed upon successful creation of the username and password. You can now log on to the GST portal using your new password.

Step 6: When you login for the first time, a message to file non-core amendment application appears as a pop-up message. Click ‘FILE AMENDMENT’ option. This allows you to add your bank account details for completing the transactions that will be required at the time of GST filing.

Step 7: Subsequently, a page with the application form in an editable format will be displayed.

You can edit the bank account details by clicking the ‘Add New’ button under the ‘Bank Accounts’ menu.

The users who have not registered or are not liable to register under GST Act have to first apply for a Temporary User ID to log on to the GST Portal. The User ID and password thus generated are then used to login. Please note that such unregistered users can only avail limited services from the GST Portal, such as tracking application status, viewing ledgers, creating challan, etc.

Steps for First-Time GST login (Unregistered Users)

Following is the step-by-step guide to generate the temporary user ID and password. Once, you generate the credentials, follow the steps to login as mentioned above.

Step 1: Visit the official GST Portal

Step 2: Click Services > User Services > Generate User ID for Unregistered Applicant, as shown in the following image.

Step 3: Go through the warning message and select “Yes” to accept the terms and conditions.

Step 4: The following page is displayed for registration of an unregistered applicant. Fill out the form and click “Proceed”:

Step 5: You will receive an OTP on the e-mail address mentioned on the “New Registration for Unregistered Application” page. Enter this OTP in the following “Verify OTP” page and click “Proceed”.

Step 6: After correctly entering the OTP, you will receive a message saying that the temporary user ID has been created and details are sent to the registered e-mail ID.

Step 7: Use the temporary ID and the password sent to your registered e-mail ID to login to the GST portal.

The existing users shall observe the following steps to log in the GST portal.

Step 1: Visit the GST Portal Home Page

Following is the image representing the layout of the homepage before logging in. Select ‘Login’ option in the top right-hand corner of the home page.

Step 2: The following login page is displayed. Enter your username and password to login.

Step 3: You will be directed to the dashboard, as shown in the following image. The dashboard view allows you to access your profile, view orders and notices, and create a payment challan in a matter of a few clicks.

A host of services can be availed by clicking on the ‘Services’ tab once you login to the GST portal.

1. Registration: Under this tab, you can amend the registration core fields, opt for composition levy, etc. The following image shows the list of services available under the “Registration” tab of the GST dashboard.

2. Ledgers: Under this tab, you can access the electronic cash ledger, credit ledger, etc. The following image shows the available facilities under the ‘Services’ tab of the GST dashboard.

3. Returns : Under this tab, you can access the return dashboard, track return status, etc. Following image shows the services under the ‘Returns’ tab of the GST dashboard.

4. Payments : Under this tab, you can create challan, view saved challans, etc. Following image shows the services under the Payments tab of GST dashboard.

5.  User Services: Under this tab, you can avail a long list of services, such as viewing notices and orders. Following image shows the list of services available under the User Services tab of GST dashboard.

6.  Refunds : Under the “Refunds” tab, you can apply for a refund, track its status, etc. Following image shows the services under the Refunds section of the GST dashboard.

Note: The remaining tabs, namely GST Law, Search Taxpayer, Help and e-Way Bill System offer the same services after login as those available before login.