GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs

Businesses can access the geocoding functionality in the portal and the system-generated geocoded address will be displayed.

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Businesses can either accept it or update it as per their requirements. In cases where the system-generated geocoded address is unavailable, a blank will be displayed, and you can directly update the geocoded address, GSTN said.

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Amid concerns over fake registrations and fraudulent availment of input tax credit under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the GST Network (GSTN) on Friday made the geocoding functionality live for all states and union territories. Geocoding, which converts an address or description of a location into geographic coordinates, has been introduced to ensure the accuracy of address details in GSTN records and streamline the address location and verification process, it said in an update posted on its portal.

GST Network has already geocoded 1.8 crore principal places of businesses. The functionality is available for normal, composition, SEZ units, SEZ developers, input service distributor and casual taxpayers who are active, cancelled, and suspended.

The GSTN said submission of geocoding will be a 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,” the update by GSTN said.

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All new addresses post-March 2022 are geocoded at the time of registration itself, ensuring the accuracy and standardisation of address data from the outset, GSTN said.

Businesses can access the geocoding functionality in the portal and the system-generated geocoded address will be displayed.

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