CGST Rules – Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Rule 17 – Assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities

(1) Every person required to be granted a Unique Identity Number in
accordance with the provisions of sub-section (9) of section 25 may submit
an application electronically in FORM GST REG-13, duly signed or verified
through electronic verification code, in the manner specified in rule 8 at
the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre
notified by the Commissioner.

(1A) The Unique Identity Number granted under sub-rule (1) to a person
under clause (a) of sub-section (9) of section 25 shall be applicable to
the territory of India.

(2) The proper officer may, upon submission of an application in FORM GST
REG-13 or after filling up the said form or after receiving a
recommendation from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of
India11, assign a Unique Identity Number to the said person and issue a
certificate in FORM GST REG-06 within a period of three working days from
the date of the submission of the application.