GST Portal Update: Geocoding Functionality now Live for all States and UTs

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) notified that the geocoding functionality is available for all states and the Union Territories (UTs) on 7th July 2023.

The GSTN has announced that they have effectively assigned geographical coordinates to over 18 million addresses of main business locations. Additionally, starting from March 2022, all newly registered addresses are automatically assigned geographical coordinates during the registration process, guaranteeing accurate and standardized address data right from the beginning.

The GSTN has provided how taxpayers can access the GSTN functionality.

1. Accessing the Functionality: You can find this functionality under the Services/Registration tab in the FO portal.

2. Using the Functionality: The system will show you a geocoded address that is generated automatically. You have the option to either accept it or make changes based on your needs. If the system-generated geocoded address is not available, a blank space will be shown, and you can directly update the geocoded address.

3. Viewing the Geocoded Address: The geocoded address details will be saved separately under the "Place of Business' tab on the portal. They can be viewed under the My of Business tab under the heading 'Principal Geocoded' after logging into the portal. Please note that this will not change your

existing addresses.

4. One-time Activity: The geocoding link will not be visible On the portal once the geocoding details are submitted by you. This is a one time activity, and once submitted, revision in the address is not allowed. The functionality will not be visible to the taxpayers who have already geocoded their address through new registration or core amendment. Please note that the address appearing on the registration certificate can be changed only through the core amendment process. This geocoding functionality would not impact the previously saved address record.

5. Availability: This functionality is available for normal, composition, SF7 units, SEZ developers, 10 and Casual taxpayers who ate active, cancelled, and suspended.

Another update made in the GST portal is that you can see the additional place of business while you search in the taxpayer option. However, it’s not available for public visuals, login credentials are important.

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