GST Registration

Register under India’s unified indirect tax system, and start billing compliantly

GST (Goods and Services Tax) Registration is the process of registering a business under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 with the GST department, obtaining a unique 15-digit GSTIN (GST Identification Number). It’s mandatory once your business crosses prescribed turnover thresholds, and for several categories of business regardless of turnover.

We handle end-to-end registration — application, document preparation, ARN tracking, and responding to any department queries — so you’re GSTIN-ready without delays.

Who must register

 Threshold / condition
Goods suppliersTurnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for special category states)
Service providersTurnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh for special category states)
Inter-state suppliersMandatory regardless of turnover
E-commerce sellersMandatory regardless of turnover, when selling through an e-commerce operator
Casual taxable personsMandatory, for occasional/seasonal business in a state
Voluntary registrationOptional below threshold — often taken to claim input tax credit or trade with GST-registered buyers

Registration types you may need

 RegularComposition SchemeCasual Taxable Person
Best forMost regular businessesSmall businesses wanting simplified complianceOccasional/seasonal sellers in a state without a fixed place of business
Tax rateStandard GST rates by categoryFixed low rate on turnover, no input tax creditStandard GST rates
Turnover capNo capUp to ₹1.5 crore (₹75 lakh for some states)Not applicable
Return filingMonthly/quarterlyQuarterly, with a simplified annual returnAdvance tax deposit + return for the registration period

Typical timeline: 3–7 working days from application if documents are in order; may extend if the officer raises a clarification query or requires physical verification of the business premises.

Process

Step 1 — Eligibility and registration type
We confirm whether registration is mandatory or voluntary for you, and which type fits — Regular, Composition Scheme, or Casual Taxable Person — based on turnover, business nature, and interstate activity.

Step 2 — Document preparation
PAN, business constitution proof, address proof, bank details, and authorised signatory documents are compiled and formatted per GST portal requirements.

Step 3 — Application filing (Part A)
A GST REG-01 application is initiated on the GST portal with PAN, mobile number, and email, verified via OTP — this generates a Temporary Reference Number (TRN).

Step 4 — Application filing (Part B)
Using the TRN, the full application is completed with business details, promoter/partner details, principal place of business, additional places of business, goods/services description (HSN/SAC codes), and bank account details, along with supporting document uploads.

Step 5 — Aadhaar authentication
Aadhaar authentication of the promoter/partner/authorised signatory is completed online; where authentication fails or isn’t opted for, physical verification of the business premises by a GST officer may be triggered instead.

Step 6 — ARN generation and tracking
On submission, an Application Reference Number (ARN) is generated. We track application status and respond promptly to any Form GST REG-03 clarification notices raised by the officer.

Step 7 — GSTIN and Registration Certificate
On approval, a 15-digit GSTIN is allotted and the Registration Certificate (Form GST REG-06) is issued, downloadable from the GST portal.

Step 8 — Post-registration setup
Invoicing format compliance (GST-compliant tax invoices), GST-compliant accounting setup, e-way bill portal registration (if applicable), and return filing calendar setup based on your registration type and turnover.

Documents & Information Required

About the business entity

  • PAN card of the business/proprietor
  • Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement, as applicable to entity type
  • Proof of constitution of business (registration certificate for the entity type)

About the authorised signatory/promoters

  • PAN and Aadhaar of all promoters/partners/directors
  • Photograph of promoters/partners/authorised signatory
  • Board resolution or authorisation letter appointing the authorised signatory (for companies/LLPs)

For the principal place of business

  • Latest electricity/utility bill or property tax receipt
  • Rent/lease agreement, if the premises is rented
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner, if rented or shared
  • Consent letter, for premises used with owner’s consent without formal rent agreement

Bank account details

  • Cancelled cheque, bank statement, or first page of passbook showing account number, IFSC, and business name

For additional places of business (if any)

  • Same address proof requirements as the principal place, for each additional location

Notes

  • All uploaded documents must be within the GST portal’s file size and format limits, and clearly legible.
  • Business activity must be described accurately with correct HSN (goods) or SAC (services) codes — this affects applicable tax rates and return formats later.
  • Mismatches between Aadhaar, PAN, and address proof names are a common cause of clarification notices.

Benefits

Legal authority to collect and remit tax
GST registration is what legally allows a business to collect GST from customers, issue GST-compliant invoices, and remit tax to the government — operating without it, when required, invites penalties.

Input tax credit eligibility
Registered businesses can claim credit for GST paid on purchases and expenses, directly reducing tax outflow — a benefit unregistered businesses simply forgo.

Access to interstate and e-commerce trade
GST registration is mandatory for interstate supply and selling through e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.) — without it, these channels are closed off entirely.

Required for most B2B relationships
Larger businesses and corporates generally only purchase from GST-registered vendors, since they need a valid GSTIN on invoices to claim their own input tax credit — unregistered suppliers are frequently excluded from B2B procurement.

Builds credibility and formal standing
A GSTIN signals a formally compliant business to customers, vendors, and lenders, and is frequently requested during bank loan processing, tender applications, and vendor onboarding.

Enables business expansion
Registration is a prerequisite for growth triggers like opening branches in other states, participating in government tenders, and exporting goods or services (along with the relevant export-related GST provisions).

Avoids penalties for non-compliance
Operating above the mandatory threshold without registration attracts penalties — typically the tax due plus a penalty amount, whichever is higher — making timely registration considerably cheaper than the cost of non-compliance.

Composition Scheme option for small businesses
Eligible small businesses can opt for the Composition Scheme, trading input tax credit for significantly simpler quarterly compliance and a lower fixed tax rate — useful for businesses with primarily retail/B2C sales.