Rule13
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Grant of registration to non-resident taxable person

In force From 22 Jun 2017 Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 As on 10 Oct 2026

Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 19 Jun 2017 In force 22 Jun 2017

Rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with grant of registration to non-resident taxable person. A non-resident taxable person shall electronically submit an application , along with a self-attested copy of his valid passport, for registration, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in FORM GST REG-09 , at least five days prior to the commencement of business at the commo The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

(1) A non-resident taxable person shall electronically submit an application , along with a self-attested copy of his valid passport, for registration, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in FORM GST REG-09 , at least five days prior to the commencement of business at the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:

Provided that in the case of a business entity incorporated or established outside India, the application for registration shall be submitted along with its tax identification number or unique number on the basis of which the entity is identified by the Government of that country or its Permanent Account Number, if available.

(2) A person applying for registration as a non-resident taxable person shall be given a temporary reference number by the common portal for making an advance deposit of tax in accordance with the provisions of section 27 and the acknowledgement under sub-rule (5) of rule 8 shall be issued electronically only after the said deposit in his electronic cash ledger.

(3) The provisions of rule 9 and rule 10 relating to the verification and the grant of registration shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to an application submitted under this rule.

(4) The application for registration made by a non-resident taxable person shall be 1 [duly signed or verified through electronic verification code] by his authorised signatory who shall be a person resident in India having a valid Permanent Account Number.

Amendment notes

1. Substituted (w.e.f. 22.06.2017) vide Notification No. 7/2017 -CT dated 27.06.2017 for "signed"

Rule 13, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

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Questions about Rule 13

What does Rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Grant of registration to non-resident taxable person". A non-resident taxable person shall electronically submit an application , along with a self-attested copy of his valid passport, for registration, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in FORM GST REG-09 , at least five days prior to the commencement of business at the commo

How do I find court cases under Rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules?

In judgments and charge sheets this rule is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: CGST Rules 2017 13, rule 13 CGST Rules 2017, rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on rule 27 (Value of supply of goods or services where the consideration is not wholly in money), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 13, came into force on 22 Jun 2017, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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