GST Amendment / Modification

GST Amendment in India: How to Update Your GSTIN Details (2026 Guide)

Moved office, added a partner, or need to correct your trade name on your GSTIN? GST law requires you to formally amend your registration within 15 days of the change - not just update it whenever convenient. This guide explains core vs non-core amendments, the documents needed, the process on the GST portal, and how KanoonPe files it for you with a flat all-inclusive quote.

Quick summary

• What it is: A formal update to the details on an existing GST registration via Form GST REG-14.
• Governed by: Section 28 of the CGST Act, 2017 and CGST Rules, 2017.
• Required when: business name, address, partners/directors, bank details, or other registered particulars change.
• KanoonPe price: Flat, all-inclusive quote on a free callback · Timeline: typically 7–15 working days.

Quick facts

What is GST amendment?

GST amendment is the process of updating the particulars recorded on a business's GST registration - such as trade name, address, partners, directors, email/mobile, or bank account - through Form GST REG-14 on the GST portal. It keeps your GSTIN records accurate and legally current, which matters for invoicing, notices, and any future scrutiny.

Amendments fall into two buckets: non-core fields (like email, mobile, or bank account) that are auto-approved on submission, and core fields (like legal/trade name, principal place of business, or addition/deletion of partners) that require approval from a GST officer within 15 working days.

Types of GST amendments

• Core field amendments - legal name of business, addition/deletion of stakeholders (partners, directors, promoters), and principal or additional place of business. Require officer approval.
• Non-core field amendments - trade name, mobile/email (via OTP), bank account details, e-commerce operator details, and goods/services description. Auto-approved, no officer review needed.

Who needs to file a GST amendment?

• Businesses that have shifted their registered office or added/removed a place of business.
• Partnerships/companies with a change in partners, directors, or authorised signatory.
• Entities that have changed their legal or trade name (e.g. after rebranding or a company name change).
• Businesses updating bank account details used for GST refunds.
• Any registered person correcting incorrect details filed at the time of original registration.
• Businesses adding new HSN/SAC codes as they expand into new goods or services.

Benefits of timely GST amendment

1. Keeps your GSTIN legally accurate - avoids mismatches during e-way bill generation or e-invoicing.
2. Avoids penalties for operating with outdated or incorrect registration details.
3. Prevents refund delays caused by mismatched bank details.
4. Smooth audits and notices - officers correspond with correct addresses and contacts.
5. Supports business changes like new branches, partner exits, or rebranding without disrupting GST compliance.

Documents required for GST amendment

For address change

• New address proof (electricity bill, property tax receipt, or rent agreement + NOC)

For change in partners/directors

• Updated partnership deed / board resolution
• PAN and Aadhaar of new stakeholders
• Proof of cessation (resignation letter) for outgoing stakeholders

For name change

• Certificate of Incorporation reflecting new name (companies/LLPs) or updated partnership deed

For bank detail change

• Cancelled cheque or bank statement of the new account

General

• GSTIN login credentials
• Board resolution/authorisation letter, where applicable

GST amendment process (step by step)

KanoonPe files this for you on the GST portal; here's what happens.

1. Identify the amendment type. We confirm whether the change is a core or non-core field.
2. File Form GST REG-14. Submit the amendment application with reason and supporting documents.
3. Non-core changes are updated on the portal instantly/within 24 hours - no approval step.
4. Core changes are reviewed by the jurisdictional GST officer, who may approve, or issue a show-cause notice (REG-03) seeking clarification.
5. Respond to queries. We handle any officer query within the stipulated window.
6. Approval order (REG-15). On approval, the amended details reflect on your GST certificate.
7. Download updated certificate. The revised registration certificate is available on the portal.

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GST amendment fees in India

There is no government fee for GST amendment applications - the cost is the professional fee for correct classification, documentation, and handling officer queries.

KanoonPe offers a flat, all-inclusive quote - REG-14 filing, document preparation, and query response bundled into one transparent number.

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Penalties and risks of not amending

Continuing to operate on outdated GST details - a wrong address, an exited partner still listed, or an old bank account - can cause invoice and e-way bill mismatches, delayed refunds, and missed notices sent to the old address, which can escalate into deemed non-compliance. GST law requires amendment applications to be filed within 15 days of the change; delayed filings can invite departmental scrutiny during audits.

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Why choose KanoonPe

• Transparent flat pricing - one all-inclusive number, no surprise add-ons.
• Filed-on-time or refund - every order ships with a written SLA.
• One accountable case owner - a single named manager owns your amendment filing.
• Live status tracking - follow your REG-14 application status in real time.

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