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GST registration

Get your GSTIN so you can charge GST, claim input credit and file returns.

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About GST registration

GST registration gives your business a GSTIN, a 15-digit number issued under the CGST Act. With a GSTIN you can legally collect GST from customers, claim credit for the GST you pay on purchases, and file returns. The application is made online on the GST portal.

Registration becomes compulsory when your yearly turnover crosses the threshold: generally Rs 40 lakh for supply of goods (Rs 20 lakh in special category states) and Rs 20 lakh for services (Rs 10 lakh in special category states). Some businesses must register whatever their turnover, such as most sellers making inter-state supplies of goods, sellers on e-commerce platforms, casual and non-resident taxable persons, and those liable to pay tax under reverse charge. Limits can change by notification, so we confirm the position for your case.

Who needs it

  • Traders, manufacturers and service providers whose turnover has crossed the limit
  • Anyone selling goods to other states
  • Sellers on e-commerce platforms
  • Businesses that sell to other registered businesses and need to pass on input tax credit
  • Anyone who wants to register voluntarily to claim input credit or to work with larger buyers

Documents required

For every applicant

  • PAN of the proprietor, firm, LLP or company
  • Aadhaar of the proprietor, partners, directors or karta, and the authorised signatory
  • Passport-size photograph of the proprietor, partners or directors
  • Mobile number and email ID linked to the applicant (OTPs are sent here)

Proof of business address (any one set)

  • Own premises: latest electricity bill, property tax receipt or municipal khata copy
  • Rented premises: rent agreement, plus the owner's no-objection letter and the owner's latest electricity bill or property tax receipt
  • Shared or other premises: consent letter from the owner with a supporting utility bill

Bank account proof

  • Cancelled cheque, or the first page of the passbook, or a recent bank statement showing account number, IFSC and branch

Based on the type of business

  • Proprietorship: no extra document apart from the owner's PAN and Aadhaar
  • Partnership firm: partnership deed and firm PAN, with PAN and Aadhaar of all partners
  • LLP: certificate of incorporation, LLP agreement and DSC of the authorised signatory
  • Company: certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA, board resolution naming the authorised signatory and DSC
Exact requirements can vary with your case and the authority. We confirm the final list when you contact us, so you collect everything once.

What happens after you get a GSTIN

  • Issue tax invoices in the prescribed format
  • File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B (or CMP-08 and GSTR-4 under the composition scheme) on time
  • Reconcile purchases with GSTR-2B before claiming input credit
  • Display the registration certificate and GSTIN at your place of business

How we do it

  1. Share your documentsSend the documents above. We check them and tell you if anything is missing or likely to be questioned.
  2. We prepare the applicationWe fill Part A (PAN, mobile, email verification) and Part B (business details, goods or services, address, bank) on the GST portal.
  3. VerificationThe application is verified with Aadhaar authentication or e-signature. The officer may ask for clarification or visit the premises in some cases.
  4. GSTIN issuedAfter approval you receive the registration certificate and GSTIN. We then guide you on invoicing, return filing and the first month's compliance.

Time it takes

Usually 3 to 7 working days after the application is made, if the officer raises no query. It can take longer where clarification or physical verification is needed.

Frequently asked questions

Is GST registration compulsory for a small business?

Only if you cross the turnover limit or fall in a category that must register regardless of turnover. Below the limit it is optional, and some small businesses register voluntarily to claim input credit.

Can I register if I work from home?

Yes. Use your residence as the business address with proof of ownership or the owner's consent, and a utility bill. We advise you on what the officer is likely to ask.

What happens if I do not register when required?

You can be asked to pay the tax with interest and a penalty. Registering late also means you cannot claim input credit for the earlier period.

Can I change or cancel my registration later?

Yes. Details such as address, partners or bank account can be amended on the portal, and registration can be cancelled if the business closes or turnover stays below the limit.

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