Introduction:
Hey everyone! Vijay Zine here, your friendly neighborhood accounting and GST guru from Tally Tutorial on YouTube. I’m excited to bring you a crucial update directly from the GST portal that could significantly impact many small business owners and transporters across India. As of February 2025, the GST portal has released a new advisory regarding E-Way bill enrollment for unregistered dealers! Yes, you read that right!
In this blog post, we’ll break down this new advisory, explain why it’s important, and provide a practical, step-by-step guide on how you can take advantage of this update. Whether you’re a small retailer, a transporter dealing with unregistered suppliers, or just someone curious about the latest GST changes, this guide is for you.
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What’s Changed? The New E-Way Bill Advisory (Feb 2025)
For a long time, the assumption was that only GST-registered businesses needed to worry about E-Way bills. However, the government has recognized the need to streamline transportation and ensure proper tracking of goods, even when dealing with entities that aren’t registered under GST.
The new advisory from the GST portal states that unregistered persons can now enroll on the E-Way Bill portal to generate E-Way bills. This is a game-changer for several reasons:
- Broader Coverage: It brings a larger segment of the supply chain under the E-Way Bill system, improving transparency and reducing tax evasion.
- Easier Compliance: It provides a mechanism for unregistered dealers to comply with transportation regulations without needing full GST registration (if they don’t meet the threshold).
- Smoother Transactions: It facilitates smoother transactions between registered and unregistered entities, as the registered party often requires an E-Way bill for their own compliance.
Why is This Important?
Imagine a small village artisan selling handcrafted goods to a registered wholesaler in a nearby city. Previously, generating an E-Way bill for that shipment could be a challenge. Now, the artisan can enroll as an unregistered person and create the E-Way bill, ensuring a hassle-free transaction.
Here are a few more reasons why this update matters:
- Legal Compliance: Transporting goods without a valid E-Way bill can lead to penalties and detention of goods. This new enrollment process helps avoid those risks.
- Business Growth: By facilitating smoother transactions, it can help small, unregistered businesses expand their reach and access new markets.
- Simplified Logistics: It streamlines the transportation process, reducing delays and ensuring timely delivery of goods.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Enroll as an Unregistered Person
Here’s how you can enroll as an unregistered person on the E-Way Bill portal:
- Visit the E-Way Bill Portal: Go to https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/. (Make sure this is the correct official link)
- Navigate to Registration: On the homepage, look for the “Registration” section.
- Select “Enrollment for Unregistered Person”: Click on the “Enrollment for Unregistered Person/Transporter” option.
- Fill in the Required Details: You’ll need to provide the following information:
- State
- Name of the Business (if applicable)
- Permanent Account Number (PAN) – This is mandatory
- Address
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- Choose a Username and Password
- OTP Verification: You’ll receive One-Time Passwords (OTPs) on your registered mobile number and email address for verification. Enter the OTPs to proceed.
- Complete the Enrollment: Once your details are verified, your enrollment will be complete. You will receive a unique Enrollment Number.
Practical Example:
Let’s say you’re a farmer, Mr. Kishan, who sells your produce to a registered food processing company. You don’t have a GST number because your turnover is below the threshold. Now, to transport your vegetables to the company, you can enroll on the E-Way Bill portal as an unregistered person using your PAN card and create an E-Way bill. This ensures smooth transportation without any legal hurdles.
Important Points to Remember:
- PAN is Mandatory: You will need a valid PAN card to enroll as an unregistered person.
- Accurate Information: Ensure that you provide accurate information during the enrollment process. Any discrepancies can lead to rejection.
- User Manual: The GST portal provides a detailed user manual to guide you through the enrollment process. Refer to it for any clarifications. (Link to the User Manual if available on GST portal).
- Threshold Limits still apply to registered business – A registered supplier still needs to generate e-way bills for goods over Rs 50,000.
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Conclusion:
This new E-Way bill enrollment process for unregistered dealers is a welcome step towards simplifying compliance and promoting business growth. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily enroll on the E-Way Bill portal and ensure smooth transportation of your goods.
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