{"id":71807,"date":"2025-05-26T19:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/?p=71807"},"modified":"2025-05-26T19:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:47:01","slug":"how-to-become-a-certified-gst-practitioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/how-to-become-a-certified-gst-practitioner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Certified GST Practitioner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Becoming a certified GST Practitioner (GSTP) in India enables professionals<\/a> to help businesses with GST-related activities such as filing returns and giving tax advice. To become a GSTP, you must fulfil certain conditions, register on the GST portal and pass the GSTP exam by NACIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process requires filling out Form GST PCT-1, verifying the applicant by tax authorities, and approval of the certificate (GST PCT-05). A GSTP is valuable to businesses to help with the ease of GST compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue reading this blog to learn how to become a certified GST practitioner, the practices you should follow to become one, the steps to follow for appearing in the exam and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Goods and Services Practitioner is an individual who is approved under Section 48 to perform as such a practitioner, as mentioned under Section 2(55) of the CGST Act, 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, a certified GST practitioner is thereby an individual whom both the Central and State Governments have approved to perform the following functions on behalf of the taxable person:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under Rule 84, persons fail to meet the desired eligibility criteria to attend before any authority in the position of a certified GST tax practitioner in connection with any proceedings<\/a> under the Act on behalf of any registered or unregistered individual who is enrolled under Rule 83. Enrolling as a single registration is however sufficient to become a certified GST practitioner on a global basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is possible to conduct registration as a GST practitioner only through the PCT-1 Application, after which you can receive the Form GST PCT-2 certificate. Here are the simple steps to follow for becoming a certified GST practitioner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Register on the GST Portal as a GST Practitioner and Obtain Enrollment Certificate (Form PCT-01 and Form PCT-02)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For registration on the GST portal as a GST practitioner, the simple steps to follow are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Visit the GST common portal and go to the ‘New Registration’ option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Fill out the application form and from the drop-down list, choose that you are a ‘GST Practitioner’. Enter your name, state, district, PAN number, email and contact number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Make sure to validate the basic details using the OTP received on your registered contact number and email ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Once validated, the GSTN will generate a 15-digit Temporary Reference Number (TRN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Go to Services>Registration>New Registration option and then choose the TRN button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Provide the TRN number and then proceed with the captcha code<\/a> provided. There will be 2 OTPs received on your registered mobile number or email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Provide the OTP on the next page, displayed as ‘My Saved Application’ and then select the ‘Edit icon’ located under the Action page. Further, click on ‘Proceed’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Filling Part B of Form GST PCT-01<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In part B of the form GST PCT-01, there are four sections which you need to fill in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. General Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Considering the position you want to apply for, choose your qualifications<\/a>. Provide details of the name of the university, and passing year, and then continue to upload the required proof of the degree examination you want to pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Details of Applicant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide your basic personal details that include your full name, name of father, gender, etc. Then, continue uploading your photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Professional Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Enter all details relating to your professional address and continue uploading solid proof of the address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accept the declaration stating that you are an eligible Solvent Indian Citizen<\/a>, have a sound mind and convicted by the court. Provide the place and continue to submit using DSC\/EVC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you complete submitting, you will receive an Application Reference Number (ARN). The application for GST registration status further can be reviewed by visiting the option ‘Track Application Status’ located on the dashboard of the GST common portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.Verification of the Application and Issuance of the Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you complete applying to become a certified GST practitioner, the details are forwarded to the concerned officer. The officer further makes inquiries and will make you enrol as a GST practitioner. A certificate further can be issued in Form GST PCT-02 or your application process will be rejected on the grounds of being unqualified as a certified GST practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is, however, no time limit bound in the rule for acceptance or rejection of application. There is a high possibility that officers have not undertaken any action for several months after the submission of your application. In this case or in case that you want to obtain your certificate quickly, contacting the officer in person is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. GSTP Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you complete paying the requisite fees, it is mandatory to appear for the GSTP exam conducted by NACIN which will let you become a certified GST practitioner. However, the exam should be taken within 2 years of enrolling on the GST portal. Being a candidate, scoring a minimum of 50% of the total marks is essential to qualify as a certified GST practitioner. The respective taxpayers can choose from the list of enrolled GSTPs made available on the GST common portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know how to become a certified GST practitioner, let us look at the forms involved in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A GST practitioner assists businesses with GST compliance which includes filing returns and submitting applications. For registration as a GST practitioner in India, there are requirements for filling up specific forms such as GST PCT-01 for registration and GST PCT-02 for certification. These forms signal a legal authorisation for assisting taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The table below displays the forms used for GST practitioners:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho Is a GST Practitioner?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\n
Steps on How to Become a Certified GST Practitioner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Forms Used for GST Practitioners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
