Board Meeting: Approval of GST Registration

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Maharshi Shah

Board Meeting
GST Registration
Last updated on April 27th, 2021

A board meeting is a formal gathering of a Board of Directors. Most of the organizations, being public or private, profit or non-profit, are ultimately governed by a body commonly known as Board of Directors. The members of this body cyclically meet to discuss strategic matters.

A Company is required to apply for GST under the following situations:

  1. Voluntary registration
  2. Turnover exceeds the specified limit mentioned in the law
  3. Claim the Input Tax Credit (ITC) levied on purchases

Once the Company receives the GSTIN from the GST department, it has to convene a Board Meeting and inform the Board regarding the GST details and record the same.

Board Meeting - Approval of GST Registration

Furthermore, a resolution authorizing _______ must also be passed in the Board Meeting to authorize a person on behalf of the Company to sign the returns, documents, letters, correspondence, etc., to represent on behalf of the Company to appear before GST authorities as and when required.

Board Meeting - GST Approval

Thus, review your Board Meeting Minutes immediately after the meeting. When your board meeting minutes are complete and finished, make sure they are distributed to board members as soon as possible. Once the minutes are approved by a vote of the members during the board meeting, they become part of the official record of the organization. It’s important that a copy of all minutes are kept in one place.

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FAQs

What is the penalty for GST registration failure?

Those who fail to register under GST even though they are required to mandatory to do so will have to pay a penalty equal to 10% of the tax amount or INR 10,000 whichever is more.

Is displaying GST registration details required at the place of business?

Once the GSTIN is obtained, every registered business must display this number on the name-board placed at the entry of its registered office or factory.

Which records/documents are to be maintained as per the GST law?

The following records/documents are to be maintained as per the GST law:
– Outward and inward supply of Goods and Services
– Stock register
– ITC availed
– Output tax payable and paid

What is the time-frame for which the mandatory documents are to be maintained under the GST law?

For a particular Financial Year, accounts or records must be kept for at least 72 months from the date of the due date of filing the annual return for such Financial Year.

Got Questions? Ask Away!

  1. Hey @HarishMehta

    A company can apply for GST registration while incorporation through the form AGILE PRO. It is not mandatory to apply for GST registration at the time of incorporation.

    Hope this helps!