Question 33 - Whether all assessees/dealers who are already registered under existing central excise/service tax/ vat laws will have to obtain fresh registration? - FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST

Q 33. Whether all assessees/dealers who are already registered under existing central excise/service tax/ vat laws will have to obtain fresh registration? Ans. No. GSTN shall migrate all such assessees/dealers to the GSTN network and shall issue GSTIN number and password. They will be asked to submit all requisite documents and information required for registration in a prescribed period of time. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of GSTIN number. The service tax assessees having centralized registration will have to apply afresh in the respective states wherever they have their businesses.