Question 1

What documents are required for trademark registration?

Accepted Answer

Application in Form TM-A, signed by the applicant or agent, with a description in words of the mark sufficient to depict its graphical representation (Trade Marks Rules 2017, rule 23(1) and 23(2)); Clear and legible representation of the trade mark; for a colour claim, a reproduction in that combination of colours; for a three-dimensional mark, three different views (Trade Marks Rules 2017, rule 26(1) to (3)); Statement of the period during which, and the person by whom, the mark has been used - unless the mark is 'proposed to be used' (Trade Marks Rules 2017, rule 25(1)); Where use prior to the application date is claimed: an affidavit testifying to such use, with supporting documents (Trade Marks Rules 2017, rule 25(2)); Address for service in India - a postal address in India and a valid e-mail address (Trade Marks Rules 2017, rule 17(1)); Where an agent files: authorisation of the agent in Form TM-M (section 145) (Trade Marks Rules 2017, rule 19(1)); Convention (priority) applications only: a certificate of the foreign Trade Marks Office giving the particulars of the mark, the country and the filing date - filed with the application or within two months (Trade Marks Rules 2017, rule 24(1) and (2))

Question 2

Documents required for Tax Registration

Accepted Answer

Proof of constitution of business - certificate of incorporation for a company, partnership deed for a firm, trust deed for a trust, registration certificate or certificate for establishment, or any other proof substantiating the constitution (GST portal - Check-list of Documents Required For GST Registration, 'Proof of Constitution of Business'; CGST Rules 2017 rule 8 / Form GST REG-01); Photograph of each stakeholder - promoter, partner, director, karta or trustee (up to 10 stakeholders) (GST portal - Check-list of Documents Required For GST Registration, 'Photo of '); Photograph of the authorised signatory (GST portal - Check-list of Documents Required For GST Registration, 'Photo of Authorised Signatory'); Proof of appointment of the authorised signatory - letter of authorisation, or a copy of the resolution passed by the board of directors or managing committee together with the acceptance letter (GST portal - Check-list of Documents Required For GST Registration, 'Proof of Appointment of Authorised Signatory'); Proof of the principal place of business - property tax receipt, municipal khata copy or electricity bill for own premises; a valid rent or lease agreement together with the lessor's ownership proof for rented premises; a consent letter for premises used with the owner's consent; or a document or certificate issued by Government (GST portal - Check-list of Documents Required For GST Registration, 'Proof of Principal Place of business'; CGST Rules 2017 rule 8 / Form GST REG-01); Proof of each additional place of business - the same set of documents as for the principal place of business (GST portal - Check-list of Documents Required For GST Registration, 'Proof of Additional Place of Business'); Bank account details with the first page of the passbook, a bank statement or a cancelled cheque - optional at the time of applying, to be furnished by an amendment application after the GSTIN is granted (GST portal registration manual: 'Details to be entered in Bank Accounts tab has been made optional and non-mandatory w.e.f. 27th Dec 2018'; CGST Rules 2017 rule 10A); e-KYC documents for the promoter and authorised signatory, where Aadhaar authentication is not opted for (GST portal registration manual, e-KYC documents section; CGST Rules 2017 rule 8(4A))

Question 3

Documents required for GST Registration

Accepted Answer

Photograph of the signatory - for a Company, the Managing Director or the Authorised Person; for an LLP or partnership firm, the Managing / Authorised / Designated Partners (personal details of all partners, photographs of ten including the Managing Partner); for a proprietary concern, the proprietor; for an HUF, the Karta; for a trust, the Managing Trustee (CGST Rules 2017, rule 8, read with the 'List of documents to be uploaded' annexed to FORM GST REG-01, item 1); Constitution of Business - Partnership Deed for a partnership firm; Registration Certificate / Proof of Constitution for a society, trust, club, government department, association of persons or body of individuals, local authority, statutory body and others (CGST Rules 2017, rule 8, read with FORM GST REG-01, 'List of documents to be uploaded', item 2); Proof of Principal Place of Business - own premises: any document supporting ownership such as the latest Property Tax Receipt, Municipal Khata copy or copy of the Electricity Bill. Rented or leased premises: a copy of the valid Rent / Lease Agreement together with one of those ownership documents in the lessor's name. Premises covered by neither: a copy of the Consent Letter with an ownership document of the consenter (Municipal Khata copy or Electricity Bill copy) - the same applies to shared properties. Rented/leased premises where the agreement is not available: an affidavit to that effect together with a document supporting possession, such as a copy of the Electricity Bill. SEZ: the necessary documents/certificates issued by the Government of India (CGST Rules 2017, rule 8, read with FORM GST REG-01, 'List of documents to be uploaded', item 3(a) to (e)); Bank Account Related Proof, where details of such account are furnished - scanned copy of the first page of the bank passbook, or the relevant page of the bank statement, or a scanned copy of a cancelled cheque containing the name of the proprietor or business entity, bank account number, MICR, IFSC and branch details including code (CGST Rules 2017, rule 8, read with FORM GST REG-01, 'List of documents to be uploaded', item 4); Authorisation Form - for each Authorised Signatory, an authorisation or copy of the resolution of the Managing Committee or Board of Directors, in the declaration format set out in the form, signed by the proprietor / all partners / Karta / Managing Directors and whole-time Directors / members of the Managing Committee / Board of Trustees, together with the signatory's acceptance (CGST Rules 2017, rule 8, read with FORM GST REG-01, 'List of documents to be uploaded', item 5, and 'Instructions for submission of Application for Registration', instruction 3)

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