A consent letter for GST registration is the property owner's no objection certificate for using a premises as your place of business. You upload it when you neither own nor rent the place.
Below: when you need it, a free format with a Word download, who signs, the documents to attach and the steps to upload it.
What a GST Consent Letter Is
A GST consent letter is a written NOC from the owner of a premises, saying they do not object to your using it for business.
GST registration needs proof of your principal place of business. Many small sellers work from a family home, so this letter is the proof.
The GST law gives no format for it, so any written document with the right details is accepted.
When You Need a Consent Letter
You need a consent letter only when the premises is neither yours nor rented to you.
| Nature of possession | Document to upload |
|---|---|
| Own premises | Ownership proof of the property |
| Rented or leased | Rent or lease agreement |
| Consent (family, friend) | Consent letter from the owner |
| Shared premises | Consent letter from the owner |
Each case also needs an address proof such as a recent electricity bill or a property tax receipt.
A rent free place counts as consent, because you use it with the owner's permission and pay nothing.
Consent Letter Format and Word Download
Use the format below, fill in the blanks and ask the owner to sign.
CONSENT LETTER
To whomsoever it may concern
I, [Name of the owner], owner of the property at [Full address with PIN code], give my consent to [Name of the applicant] to use the above premises as the principal place of business for registration under the Goods and Services Tax.
I have no objection to [Name of the applicant] using this address for the business and for receiving mail and notices.
This letter is issued as a no objection certificate for GST registration.
Signature of the owner: ____________________
Name of the owner: [Name of the owner]
Date: __________ Place: __________
Download the consent letter in Word format and edit it on your computer.
Name the owner and the applicant exactly as they appear on the address proof, and match the address to it.
Who Signs the Consent Letter
The owner of the premises signs the consent letter, not the applicant.
Documents to Attach With the Letter
Attach an address proof of the premises along with the signed letter.
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Signed consent letter | Owner permission |
| Electricity bill | Address proof, recent |
| Property tax receipt | Address proof |
| Municipal khata copy | Address proof |
The address proof should be in the owner's name, since it shows that the person who signed owns the place.
How to Upload the Consent Letter
You upload the letter while filling the registration form on the GST portal, in 5 steps.
Open the registration form
On the GST portal go to Services, then Registration, then New Registration, and fill Part A.
Open the business places section
In Part B, enter the address of the principal place of business.
Select Consent
Choose Consent as the nature of possession of the premises.
Upload the documents
Upload the signed letter and the owner's address proof as PDF or JPEG files of 1 MB or less.
Verify and submit
Verify the application with Aadhaar, a DSC or an EVC, submit it and note the ARN.
Add or remove GST
Enter an amount and a rate to see the GST on a price.
If the Officer Raises a Query
If the officer is not satisfied, they send a notice in Form GST REG-03 within 7 working days of your application.
| Step | Form | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Officer approves or raises a query | REG-06 or REG-03 | 7 working days |
| You reply to the query | REG-04 | 7 working days |
| Officer decides on the reply | REG-06 or REG-05 | 7 working days |
REG-06 is the registration certificate and REG-05 is a rejection. A missing consent letter is a common reason for the notice.
Common Mistakes With the Consent Letter
Most queries come from a letter that does not match the rest of the application.
Once the registration is live, look up any supplier with the GST number search guide and check the GST rates before you invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions: GST Consent Letter
Disclaimer: The steps here follow the GST portal and Rule 9 of the CGST Rules, 2017 as understood for 2026, and the portal can change its screens. Confirm the current process on gst.gov.in or with a qualified Chartered Accountant before you apply. This page is general information and not legal advice.