What is GST Geocoding ?

Geocoding functionality is now live for all states and Union Territories

Dear  taxpayers,

                           Currently every GST registration responds by ensuring the correct location of the business address via geocode. This is done by converting an address or place description into coordinates. This method is helpful in ensuring the accuracy of address details in GSTN records and verifying address location.

       

     1. Geocoding current status 

                    More than 1.8 crore geocodes have been completed so far.. Also, all new addresses after March 2022 are geocoded at the time of registration, ensuring accuracy and standardization of address data right from the start.

2. Is Geocoding Mandatory ?.

                                Currently, those who have taken GST before the introduction of geocoding are not forced to do so. May do in the future

3. Who is geocoding available ?

                        This functionality is available for regular, composition, SEZ units, SEZ developers, ISD, active, canceled and suspended taxpayers.     

            

4. How to file geocoding ? 

Login your GST portal. and go to Service > Registration > Geocoding Principal Place of Business (Refer below Screen shoot )   

.You can show existing  data basis  of your business , as following heads 

a)Floor Number

b)Building Number

c)Name of the Building 

d)Near by Land mark 

e)locality

f)City

g)District

h)State and

j)Pin 

h) "Update geocoding address"

You just click on button name as"UPDATE GEOCODED ADDRESS"

you will get an new window , Just fill correct address of your business and submit with EVC

5. Geocoding can only be done once

                           Geocoding link will not appear on the portal once geocoding details are submitted by GST payees. This is a one-time operation, once submitted, change in address is not allowed. Note that geocoding can be changed again only by basic amendment of the address appearing in the registration certificate. This geocoding does not affect the previously entered record.

.Thank You.