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GST Registration

Mandatory registration under Goods and Services Tax for businesses exceeding turnover threshold or engaged in inter-state trade.

Department: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)Processing: 3-7 working days

About this License

GST (Goods and Services Tax) registration is mandatory for businesses whose aggregate turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for special category states) in a financial year. Registration is also required for inter-state supplies, e-commerce operators, and persons liable to pay tax under reverse charge. The GST registration provides a unique 15-digit GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number).

Application Process

Visit the GST portal (gst.gov.in) → Fill Part A of GST REG-01 with PAN and mobile/email details → OTP verification → Fill Part B with business details, promoters, and documents → Submit application with digital signature or EVC → Application processed and GSTIN issued (if no errors)

1

Visit GST Portal

Go to gst.gov.in and click on 'New Registration'

2

Part A - Basic Details

Enter PAN, mobile, email, and state of business

3

OTP Verification

Verify through OTP sent on mobile and email

4

Part B - Full Application

Fill detailed business information, upload documents

5

Submit Application

Sign with DSC or EVC and submit

6

Get GSTIN

Certificate of Registration with GSTIN issued upon approval

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Business turnover exceeding ₹40 lakh threshold (₹20 lakh for special category states)
  • 2Any person making inter-state taxable supply
  • 3E-commerce operators and suppliers through e-commerce platforms
  • 4Casual taxable persons and non-resident taxable persons
  • 5Agents of a supplier and input service distributors
  • 6Persons liable to pay tax under reverse charge

Documents Required

PAN Card of the business entity
Aadhaar Card of the proprietor/partners/directors
Address proof of registered place of business
Bank account details or cancelled cheque
Business registration certificate (if any)
Photographs of authorized signatories

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is GST registration free?
A: Yes, GST registration is completely free on the GST portal.
Q: What is the turnover threshold for GST?
A: ₹40 lakh for goods (₹20 lakh for special category states) and ₹20 lakh for services.
Q: Is a DSC mandatory for GST registration?
A: DSC is required for companies and LLPs. Proprietors can use Aadhaar EVC.

Quick Information

Estimated Cost
Free
Processing Time
3-7 working days
Validity
Lifetime (until cancelled)
Level
central
Department
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

Fee Structure

GST Registration FeeFree
Late Fee for Returns (if applicable)₹50 per day (₹25 each CGST + SGST)

Tags

#GST#gst-registration#tax#CBIC#GSTIN#indirect-tax
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