GST registration just became a little less painful for businesses with multiple registrations.
From 1 September 2026, if you already have an active GSTIN and apply for another registration under the same PAN, Form GST REG 01 can now auto populate eligible details from the existing registration. The Primary Authorized Signatory of the existing GSTIN has to give OTP based consent first.
The portal has also started showing contextual guidance directly against relevant fields instead of making applicants search through separate instructions. And based on the latitude and longitude of the principal place of business, it can recommend the applicable State and Centre jurisdiction.
But don’t treat this as GST registration is now automatic. The auto populated details and jurisdiction recommendation are editable, and the applicant is still responsible for checking that everything is correct. Details such as the new place of business, bank account, authorized signatories and business activities may be different and need to be verified separately.