Deemed approval of GST registration: how it works

When deemed approval applies

Deemed approval kicks in when the officer fails to act within any of these windows: 7 working days from submission in a normal case; 30 days from submission where Aadhaar authentication was not done or physical verification was required; or 7 working days from the date you filed your REG-04 reply to a query.

It does not apply if the officer issued a REG-03 query within time and you did not reply. In that situation the officer can reject the application.

How to get the certificate

• Watch for the email and SMS giving the GSTIN and a temporary user ID and password; these go to the primary authorised signatory's contact details.
• Log in at the GST portal with the temporary credentials and set your own username and password.
• Go to Services, User Services, View or Download Certificates and download Form REG-06.
• Check the legal name, trade name, address, constitution and effective date of registration on the certificate. If something is wrong, file an amendment rather than ignoring it.

Is a deemed registration less valid?

No. The law treats it as a registration granted under Section 25, with the same rights and obligations. You must furnish bank account details under Rule 10A within 30 days or before filing GSTR-1 or IFF, whichever is earlier, and start filing returns from the effective date.

Officers do sometimes review deemed registrations later and may conduct a physical verification after the grant. Keep your premises documents, name board and records in order, because a deemed approval does not prevent later proceedings for suspension or cancellation if the business is found non-existent at the address.

If the status has not moved

If the time limit has clearly passed but the ARN still shows pending and no GSTIN has been issued, raise a ticket on the GST self-service grievance portal with the ARN and dates, and keep screenshots. Do not file a second application for the same PAN and State while the first is pending, as it can create a duplicate and confusion.

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This guide explains the law in general terms as of October 2026. Time limits and requirements can depend on the facts of your case and on the notice you received.