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GST Registration

Who must register, the documents you need, and the returns that follow — even in a month with zero sales.

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Lessons

  1. 1What is GST Registration?GST Registration gives your business a 15-character GSTIN, which lets you charge GST and claim input tax credit, but also obliges you to ...
  2. 2Who must register for GST?You must take GST Registration once aggregate turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services (lower in special category sta...
  3. 3Voluntary GST Registration and the 3-day routeYes, you can take GST Registration voluntarily below the turnover limit, and small B2B suppliers with output tax up to ₹2.5 lakh a month ...
  4. 4GST Registration Documents and Eligibility: Complete ChecklistPrepare GST Registration documents: constitution, owners, signatory, address evidence, authentication, eligibility and common application...
  5. 5GST Registration Process in India: Steps, Costs and TimelinesFollow the GST application process, prepare documents, understand fees and application statuses, respond to queries and plan the next steps.
  6. 6The GST composition schemeThe GST composition scheme lets small businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore (₹50 lakh for services) pay GST at a low fixed rate, but ...
  7. 7GST returns after RegistrationAfter GST Registration, most businesses file GSTR-1 by the 11th and GSTR-3B by the 20th of each month (or quarterly under QRMP) and GSTR-...
  8. 8Cancelling a GST RegistrationTo cancel a GST Registration, apply in Form REG-16 on gst.gov.in, file all pending returns and pay tax on stock held, then file the final...
CS. Bhavik Hariyani

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CS. Bhavik Hariyani

Working with Startups on Corporate Law and Compliance since 2009.

If you’re a First-Time Founder, choose a structure that suits your Business. Before registering, understand how much you will need to spend every year on Annual Maintenance and Compliance.