--The assessee shall make an application in form ST 1 to the Superintendent of Central Excise in duplicate. Such application can be filed online www.aces.gov.in. -- For Service Tax Registration follow the below mentioned procedure: a) The user shall first log onto the site aces.gov.in and select “Service Tax” option on the left side of the screen b) He shall then register himself by clicking on “New users to click here to register with ACES” option. On clicking the same he will be required to give certain basic details and a e-mail id. The password for such registration will be sent to this mail id. c) On submitting the form the password will be sent to the ID above and the user shall login into ACES with this password. Such a password is only to gain access to ACES and it does not imply that registration with the department is done. d) In the case of an existing assessee, he shall fill in the “Declaration Form for ACES” (in Appendix I) and submit it to the respective commissionerate. The assessee will then receive a user ID and password at the mail ID specified in such form to activate his registration number in ACES. An existing assessee is NOT required to fill Form ST-1 again in ACES. e) For a new assessee who does not have a service tax registration certificate, shall register with ACES with the ID and password that is sent as mentioned in ‘c’ above and select the option “REG” and “Fill ST-1”. f) The form shall be filed online with all the required details and submitted online itself. g) A print of the form submitted online shall be taken and along with this the documents as mentioned below shall be submitted to the department at the concerned commissionerate. -- The application shall be filed within 30 days from the date of providing taxable service and shall bear the address sought to be registered. --The application should be filled up carefully without errors and columns and boxes which are not applicable may contain “NA” stated across them. All the taxable services provided should be mentioned on the application and there would not be separate applications for each of such taxable services --The Form should be signed by the director/partner/sole proprietor as the case may be or the authorized signatory. Once filed, the acknowledgement for having filed the application is to be obtained on the duplicate copy for one’s own reference.

The assessee shall make an application in form ST 1 to the Superintendent of Central Excise in duplicate. Such application can be filed online www.aces.gov.in. For this the following procedure shall be adhered to : a) The user shall first log onto the site aces.gov.in and select “Service Tax” option on the left side of the screen b) He shall then register himself by clicking on “New users to click here to register with ACES” option. On clicking the same he will be required to give certain basic details and a e-mail id. The password for such registration will be sent to this mail id.

The assessee shall make an application in form ST 1 to the Superintendent of Central Excise in duplicate. Such application can be filed online www.aces.gov.in. For this the following procedure shall be adhered to : a) The user shall first log onto the site aces.gov.in and select “Service Tax” option on the left side of the screen

Dear, **Procedure for Service Tax Registration** 1. The assessee shall make an application in form ST 1 to the Superintendent of Central Excise in duplicate. Such application can be filed online www.aces.gov.in. For this the following procedure shall be adhered to : a) The user shall first log onto the site aces.gov.in and select “Service Tax” option on the left side of the screen b) He shall then register himself by clicking on “New users to click here to register with ACES” option. On clicking the same he will be required to give certain basic details and a e-mail id. The password for such registration will be sent to this mail id. c) On submitting the form the password will be sent to the ID above and the user shall login into ACES with this password. Such a password is only to gain access to ACES and it does not imply that registration with the department is done. d) In the case of an existing assessee, he shall fill in the “Declaration Form for ACES” (in Appendix I) and submit it to the respective commissionerate. The assessee will then receive a user ID and password at the mail ID specified in such form to activate his registration number in ACES. An existing assessee is NOT required to fill Form ST-1 again in ACES. e) For a new assessee who does not have a service tax registration certificate, shall register with ACES with the ID and password that is sent as mentioned in ‘c’ above and select the option “REG” and “Fill ST-1”. f) The form shall be filed online with all the required details and submitted online itself. g) A print of the form submitted online shall be taken and along with this the documents as mentioned below shall be submitted to the department at the concerned commissionerate. 2. The application shall be filed within 30 days from the date of providing taxable service and shall bear the address sought to be registered. The application should be filled up carefully without errors and columns and boxes which are not applicable may contain “NA” stated across them. All the taxable services provided should be mentioned on the application and there would not be separate applications for each of such taxable services The Form should be signed by the director/partner/sole proprietor as the case may be or the authorized signatory. Once filed, the acknowledgement for having filed the application is to be obtained on the duplicate copy for one’s own reference. If the Particulars stated in the Form are correct, then the registration certificate would be provided within a period of seven days. Where not so provided, the registration is deemed to have been granted. Centralized registration Centralised registration is opted for in a case where the accounting and billing operations of the assessee are centralized in an administrative office which may be a branch or Head Office despite the services being provided from more than one location. The premises that is registered here is the one where the centralized accounting and billing is done. This decision is at the option of the tax payer and he can also opt to have multiple registration which however may not be advisable. The procedure would be the same as explained above with a few exceptions – The registration in case of centralized registration would be granted by the Commissioner of Central Excise having jurisdiction over the centralized premises. The registration formality at the department’s end takes a little longer than the period stated above and the concept of deemed registration need not apply here. The following documents are required in addition to the documents needed under the aforesaid procedure – a) Proof of address of each such premises or branches for which centralized registration is sought b) Proof of address of branches, new offices opened if any c) In case of the Centralised Registration Annexures as per the Trade Notice no. 03/2011-12-ST dated 20/10/2011 are also required to be submitted. Normally 15-20 days are required to issue the ST reg Certificate under the Centralised Reg, as compared to 1-2 days for single premised registration Documents Required for Service Tax Registration The application shall be accompanied by copies of the following documents – · Self certified copy of PAN, (where allotment is pending, copy of the application for PAN may be given). · Copy of MOA/AOA in case of Companies · Copy of Board Resolution in case of Companies · Copy of Lease deed/Rental agreement of the premises · A brief technical write up on the services provided · Registration certificate of Partnership firm / Partnership Deed · Copy of a valid Power of Attorney where the owner/MD/Managing Partner does not file the application . Power of Attorney in favor of the Consultant (POA)

1. The assessee shall make an application in form ST 1 to the Superintendent of Central Excise in duplicate. Such application can be filed online www.aces.gov.in. For this the following procedure shall be adhered to : a) The user shall first log onto the site aces.gov.in and select “Service Tax” option on the left side of the screen b) He shall then register himself by clicking on “New users to click here to register with ACES” option. On clicking the same he will be required to give certain basic details and a e-mail id. The password for such registration will be sent to this mail id.

**What is the procedure for Service tax registration** To obtain service tax registration, the applicant can file the ST-1 application for service tax through the Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES) website. The documents listed above along with the requisite information must be submitted online. On filing the ST-1 service tax registration application online, the applicant must submit a self attested copy of the above documents by registered post/speed Post to the concerned Division, within 7 days for the purposes of verification. If the documents and information submitted are acceptable, service tax registration would be granted within 2 days of filing ST-1 online – based on trust. The service tax applicant can use the electronic service tax registration certificate as proof of registration and begin electronic payment of taxes. **What is the procedure for Service tax registration** In case there is a need for verification of the premises or documents submitted, the same can be requested by an authorised Service Tax Officer. Further, under the following circumstances, the service tax registration certificate may be revoked by the service tax department: 1. The premises are found to be non existent or not in possession of the assessee. 2. No documents are received within 15 days of the date of filing the registration application. 3. The documents are found to be incomplete or incorrect in any respect. **What is the procedure for Service tax registration**

**Procedure for Service tax registration** --The assessee shall make an application in form ST 1 to the Superintendent of Central Excise in duplicate. Such application can be filed online www.aces.gov.in. -- For Service Tax Registration follow the below mentioned procedure: a) The user shall first log onto the site aces.gov.in and select “Service Tax” option on the left side of the screen b) He shall then register himself by clicking on “New users to click here to register with ACES” option. On clicking the same he will be required to give certain basic details and a e-mail id. The password for such registration will be sent to this mail id. c) On submitting the form the password will be sent to the ID above and the user shall login into ACES with this password. Such a password is only to gain access to ACES and it does not imply that registration with the department is done. d) In the case of an existing assessee, he shall fill in the “Declaration Form for ACES” (in Appendix I) and submit it to the respective commissionerate. The assessee will then receive a user ID and password at the mail ID specified in such form to activate his registration number in ACES. An existing assessee is NOT required to fill Form ST-1 again in ACES. e) For a new assessee who does not have a service tax registration certificate, shall register with ACES with the ID and password that is sent as mentioned in ‘c’ above and select the option “REG” and “Fill ST-1”. f) The form shall be filed online with all the required details and submitted online itself. g) A print of the form submitted online shall be taken and along with this the documents as mentioned below shall be submitted to the department at the concerned commissionerate. -- The application shall be filed within 30 days from the date of providing taxable service and shall bear the address sought to be registered. --The application should be filled up carefully without errors and columns and boxes which are not applicable may contain “NA” stated across them. All the taxable services provided should be mentioned on the application and there would not be separate applications for each of such taxable services --The Form should be signed by the director/partner/sole proprietor as the case may be or the authorized signatory. Once filed, the acknowledgement for having filed the application is to be obtained on the duplicate copy for one’s own reference. --If the Particulars stated in the Form are correct, then the registration certificate would be provided within a period of seven days. -- Now you are registered as service tax assesee.

**How can I register as a new assessee ?** ACES system has a two step process for New Registrations? a. First step is user registers with the ACES software online after selecting applicable Central Excise Portal or Service Tax Portal from the website www.aces.gov.in to become an ACES user. b. Second step is the user fills up appropriate registration form and becomes an Assessee. **What is registration with ACES application and registration with Central Excise or Service Tax department? How do they differ?** With a view to automate and facilitate transactions of the assessees with the department a web based software project called ACES is introduced. To transact business online all users have to first register with ACES. This registration is not a statutory registration as envisaged in Central Excise or Service Tax Act but only a registration with the system. To register with the Central Excise or Service Tax department you are required to submit statutory registration form such as A1, A2, A3, ST1 etc online. **Who is an ACES user?** Any user who has filled in ACES user registration details, but not yet filled A1/A2/A3 forms is a ACES user How do I become an ACES user? You can log onto the www.aces.gov.in through internet and click on ?Click here to Register with ACES? link and go through a process called ?ACES user Registration?, by selecting a user name and furnishing credentials like e-mail id, Unit Name, Designation and Phone Number. The system will then generate a password and send it by e-mail. How does one log in to ACES once registered as an ACES user? User will be selecting a user name which will be the user id initially. A system generated password is mailed on the e-mail address as mentioned in the ACES Registration details which can be used for logging into the system. After I become an ACES user, how do I get converted to Assessee? After re-login as mentioned in question above, user can proceed with the statutory registration with the department, by filling-in Forms A1/A2/A3 or ST1 or Declarant form as the case may be, to become an Assessee. What happens when an ACES user logs into ACES for the first time? On first Login user will be compelled to change the password and choose a new password, a hint question and answer. What should I do after logging in to start the Registration Process in ACES? In the login screen, select REG -> A1/A2/A3 or ST1 or Declarant select (form) and start filling the form with the details. How do I know about which statutory registration form I need to fill? Once you successfully login into the ACES application, the homepage displays the different statutory forms i.e. A1, A2, A3, Declaration and Non Assessee OR ST1 for Service Tax in tabular format mentioned with their category. You can choose as per the category your business falls under. Is there an offline tool available for uploading Registration to the ACES, similar to that of Offline Returns? There is no offline tool available currently for Registration, through which registration can be filled and uploaded directly to the database. TOP^ Can departmental officer file Registration forms on my behalf? Yes, the range Superintendent can file a Registration on behalf of user if user desires so. The Superintendent has rights of filing the A1/A2/A3 or ST1 and Non Assessee forms. If user is not able to file the Registration through the Assessee interface then user can contact the range officer for filing the Registration on behalf of user. What are the details I should have for filling registration application? Some of the details you should have are ? PAN ? Details of authorized signatories and all partners/directors/trustees etc ? Details of Bank account numbers ? Details of registration numbers under Companies Act, Sales Tax Act, IE code etc. ? Details of goods /raw materials used. Is it mandatory to fill all the fields in the forms? Only those fields marked with asterisk (?*?) in ACES application are mandatory fields and the same are to be filled before proceeding further Can an Assessee register with ACES if one does not have PAN ? Yes, Though ACES has a PAN based registration process, but if an Assessee does not have PAN, can still register with a Temporary Registration No. How to select Commissionerate/Division and Range in respective dropdown during the filling of forms? Please help. Once you identify the Commissionerate name and select it, you can select the Division/Range from the list of Divisions/ranges which is fetched by the system when the page gets refreshed. How to select the category of Taxable Service? To select the services for which you want to register, in ST1 form, click on the Search button with the magnifying glass. A list of services will be displayed in which the checkboxes on the left of the required services can be ticked to select them. Can I add/delete Services? Yes, in case where the activities undertaken by the user falls under different categories, he can select all the relevant services from the search list and add it to the relevant column. After adding, if he want do delete any services selected, he can delete selecting its check box and then pressing Delete button. TOP^ How to go to next page after first page? If there are more than one page in the form say A1 Form, then ?Next? button is used to navigate to next page. In case of single page Form, Save button allows user to go to confirmation page. Can I modify the previous page of the form before submission? Yes, you can make changes in the previous pages. In case of multi page forms, you can navigate through ?Previous? button and can make changes. You can also click on ?Modify? button on the confirmation page, which will take you to the first page of the form to modify the contents. What is the difference between SAVE and SUBMIT buttons? Clicking on the ?Save? button makes the system display the confirmation screen where user can verify the details already entered by him in all previous pages before submission. Clicking on the ?Submit? button user?s request gets submitted for further processing and takes the user to acknowledgement page.

Procedure for Service Tax Registration 1. The assessee shall make an application in form ST 1 to the Superintendent of Central Excise in duplicate. Such application can be filed online www.aces.gov.in. For this the following procedure shall be adhered to : a) The user shall first log onto the site aces.gov.in and select “Service Tax” option on the left side of the screen b) He shall then register himself by clicking on “New users to click here to register with ACES” option. On clicking the same he will be required to give certain basic details and a e-mail id. The password for such registration will be sent to this mail id. c) On submitting the form the password will be sent to the ID above and the user shall login into ACES with this password. Such a password is only to gain access to ACES and it does not imply that registration with the department is done. d) In the case of an existing assessee, he shall fill in the “Declaration Form for ACES” (in Appendix I) and submit it to the respective commissionerate. The assessee will then receive a user ID and password at the mail ID specified in such form to activate his registration number in ACES. An existing assessee is NOT required to fill Form ST-1 again in ACES. e) For a new assessee who does not have a service tax registration certificate, shall register with ACES with the ID and password that is sent as mentioned in ‘c’ above and select the option “REG” and “Fill ST-1”. f) The form shall be filed online with all the required details and submitted online itself. g) A print of the form submitted online shall be taken and along with this the documents as mentioned below shall be submitted to the department at the concerned commissionerate. 2. The application shall be filed within 30 days from the date of providing taxable service and shall bear the address sought to be registered. 3. The application should be filled up carefully without errors and columns and boxes which are not applicable may contain “NA” stated across them. All the taxable services provided should be mentioned on the application and there would not be separate applications for each of such taxable services 4. The Form should be signed by the director/partner/sole proprietor as the case may be or the authorized signatory. Once filed, the acknowledgement for having filed the application is to be obtained on the duplicate copy for one’s own reference. If the Particulars stated in the Form are correct, then the registration certificate would be provided within a period of seven days. Where not so provided, the registration is deemed to have been granted. Centralized registration Centralised registration is opted for in a case where the accounting and billing operations of the assessee are centralized in an administrative office which may be a branch or Head Office despite the services being provided from more than one location. The premises that is registered here is the one where the centralized accounting and billing is done. This decision is at the option of the tax payer and he can also opt to have multiple registration which however may not be advisable. The procedure would be the same as explained above with a few exceptions – The registration in case of centralized registration would be granted by the Commissioner of Central Excise having jurisdiction over the centralized premises. The registration formality at the department’s end takes a little longer than the period stated above and the concept of deemed registration need not apply here. The following documents are required in addition to the documents needed under the aforesaid procedure – a) Proof of address of each such premises or branches for which centralized registration is sought b) Proof of address of branches, new offices opened if any c) In case of the Centralised Registration Annexures as per the Trade Notice no. 03/2011-12-ST dated 20/10/2011 are also required to be submitted. Normally 15-20 days are required to issue the ST reg Certificate under the Centralised Reg, as compared to 1-2 days for single premised registration Documents Required for Service Tax Registration The application shall be accompanied by copies of the following documents – · Self certified copy of PAN, (where allotment is pending, copy of the application for PAN may be given). · Copy of MOA/AOA in case of Companies · Copy of Board Resolution in case of Companies · Copy of Lease deed/Rental agreement of the premises · A brief technical write up on the services provided · Registration certificate of Partnership firm / Partnership Deed · Copy of a valid Power of Attorney where the owner/MD/Managing Partner does not file the application . Power of Attorney in favor of the Consultant (POA)