How long does GST registration take for a new India subsidiary?

Once a company has its Certificate of Incorporation and PAN, GST registration is filed online through the GST portal, with the department typically responding within 3-7 working days if the application and supporting documents are complete and consistent. Core requirements include PAN, proof of the principal place of business (a lease agreement or utility bill, plus a No Objection Certificate if the premises are rented from a group entity or director), and bank account details, which can take a few extra days to obtain right after incorporation.

The most common source of delay isn't the GST department's processing time — it's a mismatch between the address on the incorporation documents and the address used for GST registration, or an incomplete NOC for the registered office. Lining up these documents before filing, rather than during, keeps the registration on the faster end of the range.