Download Sample NOC to Start a Business or GST

No Objection Certificate popularly known as NOC is a legal document issued by an organization or individual saying that they have no objection for the details mentioned in the document. NOC can be used for employment, Registrations under various acts like GST, private limited company, firm, LLP's etc.

If the taxpayer owns the property or if the property is not on rent or lease, NOC is mandatory for GST registration and other registrations.

This document covers

Contents of NOC
Documents required in addition to NOC
When to consider NOC
Sample NOC Template
Frequent Questions

1. Contents of NOC

No Objection Certificate (NOC) Contains the following

Owner Name
Address of Property
Name of the business
Signature of the Owner

2. Documents required in addition to NOC

Along with the NOC, following are the documents required to support address proof

Electricity Bill
Property tax Receipt
Rental Agreement if available
Sale Deed

3. When to consider NOC

If the business place is own or owned by relatives need to prepare NOC.
The NOC is not only required for moving a vehicle from one state to another but also when a vehicle is being sold to someone who intends to take it to another state or union territory.
That said, the only circumstance in which you do not need to obtain an NOC for two wheeler is if you are travelling to another state for a period of up-to three months. NOC should be obtained for stays extending 3 months.

4. Sample NOC Format

Generally the no objection certificate need to be notarised by a registered notary before using is as a supporting document for a registration.

Download the no objection certificate text from below, copy and paste in to MS Word or Google Docs or Apple Pages or MS wordpad or notepad any other text editor and leave 3 inch space at the beginning of the document to use for stamps and notary signatures.

Download Sample Format (in text)

Download Sample Format (in MS Word)

5. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is NOC required?

NOC is required if the property is neither on rental nor on own name. For example, Mr Krishna is staying with his parents and property is on his father's name. In this Case, Krishna is required to get NOC from his father and submit the same to GST.

2. Is NOC required to be notarized?

It is not mandatory to get the NOC Notarized unless it is required by jurisdictional GST officer.

3. What happens if NOC is not submitted while GST Registration?

If NOC is not submitted while GST Registration, GST officer will reject the GST registration. NOC is mandatory if it is consent premises.