Apply Online GST Registration in India - Quick & Easy GST Registration Process

Apply for New GST Registration Online in a Day with Expert Assistance. We help you in opening a business current bank account, provide GST Billing software, pay GST taxes, and GST Returns filing. We will send you GST updates and due date reminders on a regular basis.

About GST Registration

• Concept: Goods and Services Tax is a consolidated indirect tax policy that encompasses VAT, CST, Service Tax, Central Excise duty, Entertainment Tax, etc and is valid all over India with effect from 1st July 2017.
• When to register for GST: Mandatory to get GST Registration when annual turnover exceeds INR 40/20 lakh or supply goods and services inter-state or through E-commerce platform.
• What are the GST tax rates: Tax rates vary from 0% to 28% depending on the type of goods & nature of the services you are selling.
• Input Tax Credit Availment: Only business units registered under GST can avail credit of tax paid at the time of purchase while filing GST returns.
• Return Filing & Payment: Every GST registrant requires to file three monthly/quarterly returns and One annual return. Requires paying tax every month.
• Composition Scheme: Business units having an annual turnover less than INR 1.5 crore may opt the scheme. Requires to pay subsidized tax ranges from 1% to 5% & file quarterly returns.

When is GST Registration Mandatory in India?

• Turnover Criteria: All taxpayers who have an annual turnover above 40 lakhs are required to get new GST registration. For Service supply, Turnover limit is 20 lakhs.
• Causal taxpayer: If you supply goods or services in events/exhibitions where you do not have a permanent place of business, you need to get online registration for GST before starting a business. Such a dealer has to pay GST on the basis of an estimated turnover of 90 days. The validity of causal GST Registration is 90 days.
• NRI taxpayer: NRI taxpayer, who does not have a place of business in India, wishes to start a business, then he has to apply for GST Registration in India before beginning operations in India. The validity of a new registration under GST is 90 days.
• Agents of a supplier & Input service distributor: All Input service distributor who wants carry-forward benefit of input tax credit requires GST registration.
• Reverse Charge: A business who requires to pay tax under the reverse charge mechanism must also get registered under GST.
• E-Commerce portal: Every e-commerce portal (such as Amazon or Flipkart) under which multiple vendors selling their product requires to be enrolled under GST.
• Inter state supply: Businesses who engage in supply of goods or services outside its state boundaries must get registered with the GST Department. Such businesses are subject to Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST), which is charged on the supply of goods or services from one state to another.
• Export: Exports are Zero Rated Supply in India and therefore, businesses engaged in export must get registered under GST in India.

Why I Need GST Registration?

• Become more competitive: You will be more competitive in comparison to your unregistered competitors since you will carry valid tax registration.
• Expand your business Online: You cannot sell products or services on E-commerce platform without GST registration. If you're planning to give a blow on E-commerce platform like Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm, Shopify or through your own website, you must need a GSTIN.
• Can take input tax credit: Only Registered GST holders can avail input of GST tax paid on their purchases and save the cost.
• Can sell all over India without any restrictions: Without having GSTIN you cannot trade inter-state. This is possible only if you registered your business under GST.
• Apply Government Tenders: Various government tenders requires GSTIN to apply tender. If you don't have, you may miss the business opportunity.
• Open Current Bank Account: Especially, in case of sole proprietor business Banks & Financial Institution does not open a current bank account in the name of business trade name unless you carry any government proof in the name of your business. GST registration certificate can help you to open a current bank account.
• Dealing with MNCs: Generally, MNC does not get comfortable to deal with small business entities until they carry valid tax registration proof.

What is GSTIN?

GSTIN is an abbreviation for Goods and Service Tax Identification Number. It consists 15 alphanumeric digits. This is generated by the Government after you have successfully completed GST registration.

• First 2 digit show state code.
• Next 10 digit indicates PAN Number.
• Next 1 shows serial number of GST registration in a state.
• Last 2 digits are random.

Who is GST Registration For? Specific Business Scenarios Explained

GST Registration for Proprietorship

Proprietorship businesses with turnover exceeding ₹20 lakhs (₹10 lakhs in special category states) must obtain GST registration. Even if your turnover is below the threshold, voluntary registration allows you to claim input tax credit and appear more credible in B2B transactions.

Why it's important: Without GST, proprietors can't legally issue tax invoices or sell on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, or to B2B clients.

GST for Freelancers or Consultants

Freelancers offering services like digital marketing, IT development, graphic design, or business consulting are required to register under GST if their annual income exceeds ₹20 lakhs.

Interstate Services: Even if you're earning below ₹20 lakhs but serving clients in other states or countries, GST registration becomes mandatory.

Note: Export services may qualify as zero-rated under GST, allowing refund claims.

GST for E-commerce Sellers

Selling products or services through Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or Shopify? GST registration is mandatory regardless of turnover.

You’ll also be required to comply with the GST Tax Collection at Source (TCS) provisions.

Tip: Add your GSTIN to your e-commerce seller dashboard to claim input tax credit and ensure smooth operations.

GST Composition Scheme

Small businesses with a turnover up to ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Scheme, which allows tax payment at a fixed, lower rate:

• 1% for traders
• 2% for manufacturers
• 6% for service providers

Advantages: Lower compliance, fewer returns, and simple tax filing.

Limitations: No input tax credit and not allowed for interstate sales or e-commerce sellers.

GST Return Filing after Registration

Return Type	Applicability	Frequency
GSTR-1	All GST holders	Monthly or Quarterly
GSTR-3B	All GST holders	Monthly
CMP-08	Composition Dealers	Quarterly
GSTR-9	Businesses > ₹2 Cr	Annually

Missing deadlines may result in fines or GSTIN suspension. E-Startup India offers return filing reminders and CA-assisted compliance.

GST Late Fee & Penalty Details

• ₹50 per day of delay for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B (₹20 for nil returns)
• 18% annual interest on outstanding tax
• Important: Even if there’s no transaction, NIL returns must be filed to avoid penalties.

What is GST Composition Scheme?

GST Composition Scheme is for the small taxpayers, which is framed to reduce the tax compliance burden. Small taxpayers need not to file monthly GST returns and they need to pay nominal GST at a fixed rate of turnover. Any business having an annual turnover up to 1.5 Crore can opt for GST registration under composition scheme.

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Types of GST Registration

	Composition Scheme	Regular Scheme
Compliance	Relaxed Compliance in order to safeguard small businessmen.	Normal compliance required.
Tax Rate	Composition taxpayers need to pay nominal GST at a fixed rate of turnover, which is normally 1-5%.	Tax rate for regular taxpayers goods and services, which is from 0-28%.
Input Tax Credit	Composition taxpayers cannot avail Input tax credit benefit.	Normal taxpayers can avail Input tax credit benefit.
GST Return Filing	Composition taxpayers required to file quarterly return.	Normal taxpayers required to file monthly return.
Tax Invoice	Composition taxpayers can not issue tax invoice to their customers.	Normal taxpayers can issue tax invoice to their customers.

Advantages of GST Registration

• Validating the legitimacy of a business and granting legal authorization to operate
• Enhancing the business's credibility with customers, suppliers, and financial institutions
• Allowing businesses to claim input tax credit on purchases of goods and services utilized for business purposes, thereby reducing their overall tax liability
• Simplifying the compliance process by eliminating the need for multiple registrations and reducing compliance costs
• Allowing businesses to broaden their market reach by selling goods and services across India without any limitations on inter-state movement
• Providing a competitive edge to businesses by lowering their tax burden, enabling them to offer goods and services at a lower cost compared to their competitors
• Simplifying the tax structure and compliance burden, making it easier for businesses to operate
• Providing legal protection to businesses by enabling them to take legal action against customers or suppliers in case of non-payment or non-compliance

Penalty for Not Registered under GST

In accordance with section 122 of the CGST Act, the penalty for not obtaining GST registration in India within time is INR 10,000/- or 10% of tax due from the supply made, whichever is higher. In addition to the penalty, businesses shall be required to pay GST on the supply made along with the interest whether he has collected GST from their customer or not.

• Goods and vehicles may be held in detention.
• Goods and vehicles may be confiscated.
• The person or supplier would not be eligible to claim input tax credit.
• The person or supplier would be unable to transfer the input tax credit.

GST Registration Process

1. Provide the required business details and information to our web portal.
2. Choose a package and pay online with different payment modes available.
3. On placing an order, your application will be assigned to one of our dedicated professionals.
4. Our professional shall carefully examine the correctness & accuracy of the documents and file GST application form.
5. Our professional shall make regular follow up with Government department for processing of GST application online.
6. On obtaining GSTIN, we will provide GST certificate along with several eGuides on GST and GST Invoicing Software.

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How to Check GST Registration Application Status?

1. Visit the GST portal at www.gst.gov.in
2. Click on the Services tab and select the Registration option.
3. Click on the Track Application Status option.
4. Enter the ARN (Application Reference Number) received while filing the GST registration application.
5. Enter the captcha code shown on the screen.
6. Click on the Search button to check the application status.
7. The status of the application will be displayed on the screen. It may show one of the following status: Submitted, Pending for verification, Pending for clarification, Rejected, Approved.
8. If the application is rejected, the reason for rejection will also be mentioned.
9. If the status is pending for clarification, the applicant needs to provide the required information and submit the application again.
10. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive the GST registration certificate.

How to Download the GST Registration Certificate?

1. Visit the GST portal at www.gst.gov.in
2. Click on the Services tab and select the Registration option.
3. Click on the Download Certificate option.
4. Enter the ARN (Application Reference Number) received while filing the GST registration application.
5. Enter the captcha code shown on the screen.
6. Click on the Download button to download the certificate.
7. The GST registration certificate will be downloaded in PDF format.

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