How to Obtain Service Tax Registration Online

Service tax registration is required for any person or entity providing taxable services of over Rs.9 lakh. Service tax registration helps the Service Tax Department identify assesses and track all aspects of service tax compliance. For the assesse, service tax registration is required to deposit service tax, file service tax returns and maintain compliance with service tax regulations. Failure to obtain service tax registration would attract penalty in terms of section 77 of the Finance Act, 1994.

Documents Required for Obtaining Service Tax Registration

The following documents are required for obtaining service tax registration in India:

Self-attested copy of the PAN Card of the Proprietor or Company or LLP or Legal entity;
Photograph and proof of identity of the person filing the service tax registration application
- PAN card;
- Passport;
- Voter Identity Card;
- Aadhar Card;
- Driving license;
- Any other Photo-identity card issued by the Central Government, State Government or Public Sector Undertaking.
Address proof for the address submitted along with proof of ownership, lease or rent agreement, allotment letter from Government.
No Objection Certificate from the legal owner.
Bank Account Details
Memorandum of Association (For Company)
Articles of Association (For Company)
List of Directors (For Company)
Authorisation by the Board of Directors/Partners/Proprietor for the person filing the application.
Business transaction numbers obtained from other Government departments or agencies such as Customs Registration No. (BIN No), Import Export Code (IEC) number, State Sales Tax Number (VAT), Central Sales Tax Number, Company Index Number (CIN) which have been issued prior to the filing of the service tax registration application.