GST Registration
GST REGISTRATION
GST Registration for Businesses in India
Get Your GSTIN With Professional Registration Assistance
Register your business under GST with assistance for eligibility assessment, documentation, online application and GST registration.
Do You Need GST Registration?
GST registration may become mandatory based on factors such as aggregate turnover, nature of supplies,
state/location and specific compulsory-registration provisions.
Turnover Crosses the Applicable Threshold
Businesses crossing the applicable GST registration threshold may become liable for registration.
Inter-State / Other Taxable Supplies
Certain types of inter-State supplies & activities can affect registration requirements, subject to applicable exemptions.
E-Commerce
Specific GST registration rules can apply to suppliers and e-commerce operators, with exemptions and special provisions depending on the activity.
Reverse Charge
Certain persons liable to pay tax under reverse-charge provisions may have registration obligations.
Voluntary Registration
A business may choose voluntary GST registration even when it is not otherwise required, subject to the applicable rules.
GST registration requirements depend on your business activity and applicable GST provisions. Crossing a turnover threshold is not the only factor.
Choose the GST Registration That Fits Your Business
Regular Taxpayer
For businesses registered under the regular GST framework and charging/collecting GST on taxable supplies as applicable.
Composition Taxpayer
For eligible small businesses opting for the composition scheme, subject to applicable conditions and restrictions.
Casual Taxable Person
For persons occasionally undertaking taxable transactions in a State/UT where they don’t have a fixed place of business.
Special Registrations
Depending on the business activity, GST also has registration categories such as SEZ Unit/Developer, TDS/TCS-related registrations other prescribed categories.
CA India provides professional registration and compliance assistance.
How GST Registration Works
Eligibility Check
Determine your product falls under compulsory BIS requirements.
Document Collection
Collect PAN, applicant information, business details and premises documents.
GST Application
Submit the registration application through the GST portal.
Verification
Complete applicable authentication & respond to any query raised.
Application Processing
The GST authorities review the application and supporting information.
GSTIN & Certificate
After successful registration, obtain your GSTIN and registration certificate.
GST Registration Without the Compliance Confusion
GST Eligibility Assessment
Understand whether you need GST registration based on your business activity and circumstances.
Registration Type Guidance
Get assistance identifying the appropriate GST registration category.
Document
Checklist
Know exactly what information and documents you need to prepare.
Application
Filing
Professional assistance with preparing and submitting the GST registration application.
Query / Clarification Support
Get help responding to registration-related clarifications where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is GST Registration?
GST registration is the process through which an eligible person or business obtains a GST registration number (GSTIN) under the GST framework.
Who needs GST registration?
It depends on factors including aggregate turnover, the nature of supplies, location, business activity and compulsory-registration provisions.
Is GST registration mandatory above ₹20 lakh?
Don’t use ₹20 lakh as a universal rule.
The applicable threshold can differ depending on whether the business supplies goods or services and the applicable State/UT provisions. There are also situations where registration can be compulsory regardless of turnover.
Can I voluntarily register for GST?
Yes, a person can seek voluntary registration even when they are not otherwise required to register, subject to the applicable GST provisions.
What documents are required for GST registration?
The requirements depend on whether the applicant is a proprietorship, partnership, LLP, company or another entity, as well as the premises and application circumstances.
How long does GST registration take?
Don’t promise a fixed turnaround time.
CBIC’s published FAQ says that where details/documents are in order, registration may be granted within the prescribed processing period, while applications involving objections or queries can take longer.
Can GST registration be done online?
Yes. GST registration applications are submitted electronically through the GST common portal using the prescribed registration process.
Can I get GST registration for a proprietorship?
Yes. A proprietorship can apply for GST registration where registration is required or voluntarily sought.
Can one business have multiple GST registrations?
GST registration is generally State/UT based, and multiple registrations can be available in certain circumstances, including multiple places of business, subject to the applicable rules.
Can CAIndia help with GST registration?
Yes. CA India can provide assistance with eligibility, documentation, application filing and registration-related queries.