GST documentation guide · updated October 2026

Adding a new director to your GST registration

When a company appoints a new director, the GST registration should be amended to add them. Addition of directors is a core field amendment that needs officer approval, and it should be filed within 15 days of the change.

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What the officer checks

The officer matches the new director's details with the company's MCA records and the documents uploaded. The date of appointment on the portal should match the board resolution and the DIR-12 filed with the Registrar of Companies.

Documents for a new director

  • PAN and Aadhaar of the new director.
  • Passport-size photograph in JPEG within the portal's size limit.
  • DIN, residential address, mobile number and email.
  • Board resolution for appointment and a copy of DIR-12 filed with the ROC, or the updated MCA master data showing the director.
  • Proof of residential address if the portal or officer asks.

Step by step on the portal

Log in with the authorised signatory, go to Services, Registration, Amendment of Registration Core Fields, and open the Promoter/Partners tab. Add the new director with all details and upload the documents. Enter the date and reason for the change and submit with the company's DSC. The portal may send an Aadhaar authentication link to the new director's registered mobile and email; complete it promptly.

Common mistakes that cause queries

  • Date of appointment entered on GST differs from the date on DIR-12.
  • Director's name spelt differently from PAN.
  • Using the new director's mobile number as if they were the authorised signatory, causing OTP confusion.
  • Not completing Aadhaar authentication, so the application does not move forward.
  • Uploading only the appointment letter without the ROC filing.

If it already went wrong

If a query is raised, upload the missing MCA proof or corrected details with your reply within the time stated. If the amendment was rejected, correct the error and file again. If you never added a director appointed long ago, file now with the actual date; a professional can help explain the delay in the reason field.

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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.

Questions

Adding a director — FAQs

How do I add a new director in GST?+
File a core field amendment, add the director in the Promoter/Partners tab with PAN, Aadhaar, photo and proof of appointment, and sign with the company's DSC.
Naya director GST mein add karna hai, kya documents chahiye?+
Director ka PAN, Aadhaar, photo, DIN, board resolution aur ROC mein file kiya DIR-12 ya MCA master data ka print.
Is adding a director a core or non-core amendment in GST?+
It is a core field amendment and needs approval by the officer.
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