Goods and Services Tax (GST) is India's unified indirect tax system. Registering for GST is mandatory for businesses exceeding turnover limits, engaging in inter-state supply, selling on e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart), or bidding for corporate tenders. Obtaining your 15-digit GSTIN (GST Identification Number) establishes business credibility and enables input tax credit (ITC) claims.
Mandatory Turnover Thresholds for GST
GST registration rules specify mandatory registration criteria:
- **Goods Suppliers**: Mandatory registration if annual turnover exceeds ₹40 Lakhs (₹20 Lakhs for special category states).
- **Service Providers**: Mandatory registration if annual turnover exceeds ₹20 Lakhs (₹10 Lakhs for special category states).
- **Mandatory Cases (No Turnover Limit)**: Inter-state sellers, e-commerce vendors, casual taxable persons, and importers.
Document Checklist for New GST Registration
To apply for GST registration online, prepare these verified documents:
- **Proprietor / Directors / Partners**: PAN card, Aadhaar card, photo, mobile number, and email ID.
- **Business Address Proof**: Electricity bill, property tax receipt, or NOC from landlord along with rent agreement.
- **Bank Account Proof**: Cancelled cheque or bank statement showing account holder name and IFSC code.
- **Business Authorization**: Board resolution or authorization letter appointing the primary authorized signatory.
Online Processing & Biometric Verification
Applications are filed on the GST portal (gst.gov.in) with HSN/SAC code selection. Biometric Aadhaar authentication or physical site verification by GST officers may be triggered. We handle filing, document verification, officer query response, and fast GSTIN approval in 3 to 5 working days.