Central Government Introduces Rule 16A in CGST Rules for Temporary GST Numbers to Unregistered Taxpayers Making Payments.

The Central Government amended the CGST Rules 2017 through Notification 07/2025-CT dated January 23, 2025. Key modifications include insertion of Rule 16A enabling proper officers to grant temporary identification numbers to persons not registered but required to make payments under the Act. The amendment updates Rule 19(1) to include references to Form GST CMP-02 and modifies Rule 87(4) regarding common portal payments. A new comprehensive Form GST REG-12 is introduced for temporary registration/identification numbers, containing detailed sections for personal information, address, bank details and jurisdictional requirements. The changes aim to streamline registration processes for non-registered persons needing to make GST payments while maintaining regulatory oversight. .....

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