Biometric and Geotagging functionality for additional place of business

GSTN is excited to announce that the geocoding feature for “Additional Place of Business” addresses is now fully operational in all States and Union Territories. This enhancement complements the geocoding feature introduced for the principal place of business, which has been in operation since February 2023.

As of now, GSTN has successfully geocoded more than 2.05 crore addresses for both the principal and additional places of business. Additionally, starting from March 2022, all newly registered addresses undergo geocoding right at the point of registration, guaranteeing uniform accuracy and standardization from the very start.

Here is a brief guide on how to utilize this feature:

1.  Access: To access this functionality, simply go to the FO portal and navigate to Services >> Registration >> Geocoding Business Addresses tab.
2.  Utilization: The system will automatically present a geocoded address for your review. You have the flexibility to either accept the provided address or make modifications as necessary. In cases where a system-generated address is unavailable, you can manually input the geocoded address.
3.  Viewing: All saved geocoded address details can be easily accessed under the “Geocoded Places of Business” tab. To locate this information, log in and visit My Profile >> Geocoded Places of Business.
4.  One-time Submission: It’s important to note that geocoding is a one-time activity, and once submitted, address revisions are not allowed. Taxpayers who have already geocoded their addresses through new registration or core amendment are not required to perform this task on the GST portal, as their address will already be marked as geocoded. Keep in mind that any changes to the address on your registration certificate can only be made through the core amendment process. This geocoding feature does not impact previously saved addresses.
5. Eligibility: This feature is accessible to a wide range of taxpayers, including normal, composition, SEZ units, SEZ developers, ISD, and casual taxpayers, regardless of their current status (active, canceled, or suspended).