Understanding Geolocation Requirements for GST Registration
The GST Department has made it compulsory to provide exact geolocation details for business premises during new GST registrations or when adding new places of business. The GSTN introduced a 'Geolocation' feature to enhance address accuracy and ease the update process. The GST REG-01 application's user interface has been improved with features like map integration for precise pinning, auto-population of address fields, and suggestive input options to streamline address entry.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department now mandates the submission of precise geolocation data, specifically Google's exact location, for all business premises. This requirement applies to both new GST registrations and the inclusion of additional business locations on the GST portal.
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) introduced a new 'Geolocation' feature to allow users to update their addresses with greater accuracy and simplicity during initial registration and when modifying existing registration details.
To facilitate this, the GST Department modified the GST portal and improved the registration application's user interface to support the effective use of this geolocation tool.
Key enhancements to the address fields within the GST REG-01 registration application include: A map tile featuring a drag-and-drop function has been integrated, enabling users to precisely pinpoint their business address.
Upon selecting a location on the map, the corresponding address information is automatically populated into the relevant input fields. Users should review and edit these details as necessary.
Address fields are now interconnected to auto-populate other related entries based on user input. For example, entering a PIN code will automatically detect and fill in the State and District. Users can also manually complete their address using suggestive input options available in dropdown menus. This feature aims to minimize address entry errors and streamline the process of accurately feeding address details into the GST portal.
Address fields have been appropriately segregated to help users clearly distinguish and correctly enter information under various address categories.
Based on the provided address entries, the system will automatically generate and display the longitude and latitude, which are non-editable.