GST Registration
If your turnover crosses ₹20 Lakhs (₹10 Lakhs for NE states) or you're into inter-state supply — GST registration is mandatory. Get your 15-digit GSTIN in 3-7 working days.
What Is GST Registration?
GST Registration means getting a 15-digit GST Identification Number (GSTIN) from the government by registering your business on the GST portal. Once registered, you can collect GST from customers, claim input tax credit, and file GST returns.
The format of GSTIN is: 22AAAAA0000A1Z5 — where first 2 digits are state code, next 10 are PAN, followed by entity number, alphabet "Z" by default, and a check digit.
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Input Tax Credit Benefit
With GST registration, you can claim ITC on purchases — reducing your effective tax outflow significantly.
Who Must Register For GST?
Turnover Exceeds Limit
₹20 Lakhs for goods/services in most states. ₹10 Lakhs for special category states (NE, Himachal, Uttarakhand, etc.).
Inter-State Supply
If you supply goods or services from one state to another, registration is mandatory — regardless of turnover. Even ₹1 inter-state sale requires GSTIN.
E-Commerce Operator
If you run an e-commerce platform (Amazon, Flipkart type) that collects tax at source — registration is mandatory regardless of turnover.
Reverse Charge Mechanism
If you purchase goods/services under reverse charge (like GTA services, legal services from advocates) — you must register.
Input Tax Credit Claim
Even if turnover is below threshold, if you want to claim ITC on your purchases, you need to be registered voluntarily.
Specific Categories
Casual taxable persons, non-resident taxable persons, agents of registered persons, persons supplying on behalf of others — all must register.
Turnover Limits By State Type
| State Type | Goods Turnover | Services Turnover | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal States | ₹40 Lakhs | ₹20 Lakhs | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, TN, UP, Delhi, etc. |
| Special Category States | ₹20 Lakhs | ₹10 Lakhs | Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Himachal, Uttarakhand |
| Inter-State Supply | No Threshold — Mandatory From ₹1 | Any business selling to another state | |
| E-Commerce / RCM | No Threshold — Always Mandatory | E-com operators, GTA, legal services | |
Regular vs Composition Scheme
Regular Taxpayer
| Turnover Limit | No upper limit |
| Tax Rate (Goods) | 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% |
| Tax Rate (Services) | 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% |
| Input Tax Credit | Available |
| Inter-State Sales | Allowed |
| E-Commerce Sales | Allowed |
| Invoice To Customer | Tax invoice with full GST breakup |
| Returns | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B monthly/quarterly |
Best for: Businesses with significant purchases (high ITC), inter-state sales, B2B clients, or turnover above ₹1.5 Cr.
Composition Scheme (Sec 10)
| Turnover Limit | Up to ₹1.5 Crore (₹75L for services) |
| Tax Rate (Goods) | 1%–5% (fixed, based on category) |
| Tax Rate (Services) | 5% (for most services) or 6% (restaurant) |
| Input Tax Credit | NOT Available |
| Inter-State Sales | NOT Allowed |
| E-Commerce Sales | NOT Allowed |
| Invoice To Customer | Bill of supply (no ITC passed) |
| Returns | Only GSTR-3B quarterly (simplified) |
Best for: Small businesses with low purchases, only intra-state sales, no ITC benefit — lower tax rate offsets lost ITC.
Documents For GST Registration
Documents vary slightly based on business type — proprietorship, partnership, company, LLP, or society. Here's the comprehensive list.
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For All Business Types
- PAN of the Business / Proprietor
- Aadhaar of Proprietor / All Partners / Directors
- Business Registration Proof — Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed, trust deed, society registration
- Address Proof of Business — Electricity bill / property tax receipt in business name, or rent agreement + owner's NOC
- Bank Account Proof — Bank statement or cancelled cheque with business name, account number, IFSC
- Photographs — Passport size of proprietor / all partners / directors
- Digital Signature (DSC) — For companies and LLPs (mandatory for online signing of application)
Additional For Companies / LLPs
- CIN / LLPIN — Corporate Identity Number or LLP Identification Number
- MOA & AOA — Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Board Resolution — Authorizing a director to sign the GST application
Additional For Multiple Places
- Address proof of each additional place of business — If operating from more than one location in the same state
How We Get Your GSTIN
Consult
Business type, state, turnover — confirm eligibility and scheme choice.
Documents
Collect PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photos, bank details.
Fill Form REG-01
We accurately fill the application with all business details on GST portal.
Submit & Sign
Application submitted using DSC / EVC / OTP based on entity type.
Approval (SCN)
Proper officer reviews — may issue show cause notice or approve directly.
GSTIN Received
Registration certificate with GSTIN issued — typically 3-7 working days.
Why Applications Get Rejected
Wrong Address Proof
Address proof not in business name, or rent agreement without NOC, or property documents don't match declared principal place of business.
Photo Mismatch
Uploaded photograph doesn't match the photo in Aadhaar or PAN database — very common reason for show cause notice.
Incomplete Form
Missing mandatory fields, wrong HSN/SAC codes, incorrect business constitution, or incomplete partner/director details.
Non-Existent Premises
Physical verification by GST officer finds the business premises don't exist, are locked, or no business activity is visible at the address.
PAN-Aadhaar Not Linked
If Aadhaar is not linked with PAN of the proprietor/director at the time of application — rejection or notice is issued.
No Response to SCN
Show cause notice (SCN) issued by officer but not replied within 7 working days — application gets rejected by default.
After Getting GSTIN: What Next?
Display GSTIN
Mandatory to display GSTIN at your business premises and on all invoices, visiting cards, and signboards.
Issue Tax Invoices
Every supply must have a proper tax invoice showing GSTIN, rate, and amount breakup. No GSTIN on invoice = violation.
File Returns
GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and GSTR-3B (summary + payment) — monthly or quarterly depending on scheme. Non-filing = penalty + cancellation risk.
Annual Return
GSTR-9 must be filed annually by December 31. GSTR-9C (reconciliation statement) required for businesses with turnover above ₹5 Crore.
Voluntary GST Registration
Even if your turnover is below the threshold and you don't fall under any mandatory category, you can choose to register voluntarily. Here's why it might be beneficial.
Claim Input Tax Credit
Without GSTIN, you cannot claim ITC on your purchases. If you buy goods/services with GST, that tax is permanently lost. Registration lets you recover it.
Do Inter-State Business
Planning to sell to other states? You need GSTIN first — can't register overnight when the opportunity comes.
Build Credibility
GSTIN on invoices and website builds trust with B2B clients, large companies, and government tenders — many won't deal with unregistered suppliers.
Key Rules For Voluntary Registration
- No minimum turnover — Can register at ₹0 turnover
- Active from date of application — Not from the date of approval (important for ITC eligibility timing)
- Must file returns from day one — Even if no business activity, nil returns must be filed
- Minimum 1 year lock-in — Cannot cancel voluntary registration within 1 year unless turnover crosses threshold or business is closed
- Composition scheme opt-in — Can opt for composition at the time of voluntary registration itself
Common Questions
Typically 3 to 7 working days from the date of submission if all documents are correct and no show cause notice is issued. If the officer issues a SCN, additional 7 working days are given to respond, which can extend the process. In straightforward cases with clean documents, it's often approved within 3-4 days.
For normal states: ₹40 Lakhs for goods, ₹20 Lakhs for services. For special category states (NE states, Himachal, Uttarakhand): ₹20 Lakhs for goods, ₹10 Lakhs for services. However, if you do any inter-state supply, registration is mandatory regardless of turnover.
Yes. A sole proprietorship can get GST registration using the proprietor's personal PAN. The GSTIN will be linked to the individual's PAN. No separate business PAN is needed — the same PAN works for both personal income tax and business GST.
Yes. GST is a state-level tax. If you operate in multiple states — for example, have offices in Maharashtra and Gujarat — you need a separate GSTIN for each state. However, within the same state, you can have multiple business locations under one GSTIN (added as additional places of business).
The government does not charge any fee for GST registration — it's completely free on the GST portal. However, you may need to pay for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) if registering as a company or LLP (DSC costs ₹500–₹2,000 from certified agencies). Professional fees for filing the application are separate.
If you're liable to register but don't, you'll face: (1) Penalty of ₹10,000 or tax amount due, whichever is higher, (2) GST payable on all supplies made during the unregistered period (no ITC), (3) Interest @ 18% per annum from the date liability arose, (4) Potential officer-initiated registration with retrospective effect.
Yes, by filing Form REG-16 on the GST portal. But there are restrictions: (1) Cannot cancel within 1 year of voluntary registration, (2) Cannot cancel if there are pending returns or tax dues, (3) Proper officer may reject the cancellation application, (4) Once cancelled, cannot re-register for 3 months. Cancellation can be with retrospective effect only if the officer orders it.
If the proper officer finds any discrepancy in your application — wrong address, photo mismatch, missing documents — they issue a Show Cause Notice (SCN) asking you to explain within 7 working days. If you don't respond, the application is rejected. If your explanation is satisfactory, registration is approved. We handle SCN responses as part of the process.
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3-7 Working Days.
Wrong documents, incomplete forms, address mismatch — one error and your application is stuck for weeks. Let us handle it right the first time.