Within what time must registration be granted under Rule 9A?

Registration under Rule 9A must be granted electronically within three working days from the date of submission of the application.

Which types of registration applications are covered under Rule 9A?

Rule 9A covers registration applications made under rule 8, rule 12 and rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017.

CGST Rule 9A of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 – Grant of registration electronically

Q: What does Rule 9A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 provide?

Rule 9A provides that any person who has applied for registration under rule 8, rule 12 or rule 17 shall, upon identification on the common portal based on data analysis and risk parameters, be granted registration electronically by the common portal.

Q: By which amendment was Rule 9A inserted in the CGST Rules, 2017?

Rule 9A was inserted by the Central Goods and Services Tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2025 vide Notification No. 18/2025-Central Tax dated 31st October, 2025, with effect from 01.11.2025.

The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Chapter-III Registration

Rule 9A: Grant of registration electronically.

¹[9A. Notwithstanding anything contained in rule 9, any person who has applied for registration under rule 8 or rule 12 or rule 17, shall, upon identification on the common portal based on data analysis and risk parameters, be granted registration electronically by the common portal, within three working days from the date of submission of application.]

References

1. Inserted by Central Goods and Services Tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2025 vide Notification No. 18/2025-Central Tax dated 31st October, 2025, w.e.f. 01.11.2025.