The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) on September 20, 2023 issued a notification regarding the Geocoding Functionality for the Additional Place of Business
The following has been stated namely: -
• It states that the geocoding functionality for the "Additional Place of Business" address is now active across all States and Union Territories.
• This has a reference to the geocoding functionality implemented for the principal place of business, operational since February 2023.
• The brief guide on how to utilize this feature has been stated as follows namely: -
(i) Access: Navigate to Services>>Registration>>Geocoding Business Addresses tab on the FO portal to find this functionality.
(ii) Usage: The system will display a system-generated geocoded address. You have the option to accept this or modify it as needed. If a system-generated address is not available, you can input the geocoded address directly.
(iii) Viewing: Saved geocoded address details can be found under the "Geocoded Places of Business" tab. After logging in, go to My Profile >> Geocoded Places of Business.
(iv) One-time Submission: This is a one-time activity, and post-submission, address revisions are not permitted. Taxpayers who have already geocoded their addresses through new registration or core amendment would not be required to do this as on the GST portal their address will be shown as geocoded. Remember, changes to the address on your registration certificate can only be made through the core amendment process. This geocoding feature will not affect previously saved addresses.
(v) This feature is accessible to normal, composition, SEZ units, SEZ developers, ISD and casual taxpayers whether they are active, canceled, or suspended.
