GST Portal : Applications and Their ARN

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Maharshi Shah

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Last updated on April 22nd, 2021

A registered GST user can view their applications on the GST Portal. In order to do so, they have to sign in to the GST portal using their credentials. Users cannot view all of their submitted applications by entering the submission date on the “My Applications” page. It is mandatory for the user to choose the “Application Type.” This means that the user can view one type of application of a particular submission period at once.

GST Portal: Applications and Their AR
A registered GST user can view their applications on the GST Portal. In order to do so, they have to sign in to the GST portal using their credential
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GST Portal: Applications and Their AR
A registered GST user can view their applications on the GST Portal. In order to do so, they have to sign in to the GST portal using their credential
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Steps to View the Applications in GST Portal

  1. Access the GST Portal.

    Firstly, log in to the GST Portal using valid credentials.

  2. Click on Services > User Services > My Applications

    Clicking ‘Service’ will toggle a menu. Click on ‘User Services’ and then ‘My Applications’
    GST-Portal-Naviagtion-to-My-Applications

  3. The “My Applications” page is displayed. Select the Application Type from the drop-down list.

    Note: This field is mandatory.

  4. Additionally, select the submission period from the calendar given.

    Note: This field is not mandatory.

  5. Search option

    Finally, click on the option to search. GST-Portal-My-Applications- Search

The result is displayed as per the search criteria. Click on the ARN hyperlink you want to open.

GST Portal - List of Applications
GST Portal – List of Applications

We move to the “Case Details” page. You can click on the tabs on the left side of the page to view or download the related details.

GST Portal - Case Details

FAQs

What is ARN number in GST?

ARN i.e Application Reference Number is a sort of an acknowledgment number issued by GSTN system portal to the taxpayers who have successfully submitted their application after completing the full process

How to check GST Registration Status- ARN application

– Go to the GST Portal
– Register with your details
– Click ‘Services’ > ‘Registration’ > ‘Track Application Status’
– Enter the ARN you received
– Enter captcha code and click om search

Can we use ARN number instead of GST?

No. ARN cannot be used in the replacement of the GST number. ARN and GST numbers are meant for two different purposes. They can’t be used interchangeably.

Got Questions? Ask Away!

  1. Hey @Joe_Fernandes

    To understand the steps for logging in to the GST portal, please refer to this article.

    The password the user has created while logging in for the first time is valid for 120 days.