GST documentation guide · updated October 2026

Partnership deed for GST: stamping and the details officers read

For a partnership firm, the deed is the constitution document. Officers read it to confirm who the partners are, where the business runs and when it started. Unstamped, unsigned or outdated deeds are a frequent cause of REG-03 queries for firms.

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What officers check

  • Names of partners matching the persons listed in the application and their PANs.
  • Firm name matching the legal name on the firm's PAN.
  • Business address and nature of business consistent with the application.
  • Date of commencement consistent with the date of liability entered.
  • Signatures of all partners and witnesses, ideally on every page.
  • Stamp duty paid as per the state's stamp law.

Stamping and registration

Stamp duty on partnership deeds is set by each state's stamp act and depends on factors such as capital contribution. Notarisation does not replace stamp duty. Registration of the firm with the Registrar of Firms under the Indian Partnership Act is a separate matter; GST rules do not require it, but if the firm is registered, upload the registration certificate as well.

Common mistakes

  • Deed typed on plain paper with only a notary seal.
  • Scan missing the stamp page or the signature page.
  • Partner names spelt differently from their PANs.
  • Old deed uploaded that does not reflect recent admissions or retirements.
  • Deed address is the residence of a partner, while the application shows a shop.

How to prepare it

Confirm the stamp duty with a local vendor or advocate, execute the deed on stamp or e-stamp paper, have all partners and two witnesses sign, and scan the complete document into one PDF within the portal's size limit. Keep the original for verification.

If it already went wrong

Execute a properly stamped deed or a supplementary deed that fixes the defect, and upload it with your REG-04 reply within the time stated. If the application was rejected, refile with the corrected deed.

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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

Partnership deed stamping — FAQs

Is a partnership deed mandatory for GST registration?+
Yes, it is the constitution proof for a partnership firm.
Partnership deed stamp paper par hona chahiye?+
Haan, state ke stamp act ke hisaab se stamp duty lagti hai. Plain paper wale deed par aksar query aati hai.
Is registration with the Registrar of Firms required for GST?+
Not under the GST rules, but the deed must be valid and properly stamped.
Can I upload a notarised copy of the partnership deed?+
Upload a scan of the complete executed deed including the stamp page. A notary seal alone does not cure missing stamp duty.
Partnership deed mein address galat hai, GST registration mein kya karein?+
Supplementary deed banakar sahi address likhiye ya officer ko explanation ke saath sahi premises documents dijiye.
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