GST Registration

Overview

GST Registration is the process of enrolling your business under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and obtaining a unique 15-digit, PAN-based GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number). GST is India's single indirect tax that replaced earlier taxes such as VAT, service tax and excise duty, and a GSTIN allows a business to legally collect tax, issue GST invoices and claim Input Tax Credit (ITC).

Registration is mandatory once your aggregate turnover crosses the prescribed threshold – broadly ₹40 lakh for suppliers of goods and ₹20 lakh for suppliers of services in most states (with lower limits of ₹20 lakh and ₹10 lakh respectively for special category states). Certain businesses must register irrespective of turnover, including those making inter-state supplies, e-commerce operators and sellers, casual and non-resident taxable persons, and persons liable under the reverse charge mechanism.

Businesses below the threshold may also opt for voluntary registration to claim Input Tax Credit, supply to registered buyers and sell on e-commerce platforms. Whether mandatory or voluntary, a valid GSTIN improves credibility and keeps your business compliant with current GST law.

Types of GST

GST in India is levied under four heads depending on whether the supply is within a state, across states, or in a Union Territory:

• CGST (Central GST) – collected by the Central Government on intra-state (within the same state) supplies.
• SGST (State GST) – collected by the State Government on the same intra-state supply, alongside CGST.
• IGST (Integrated GST) – collected by the Central Government on inter-state supplies and on imports/exports; the revenue is shared with the destination state.
• UTGST (Union Territory GST) – the equivalent of SGST, levied along with CGST on supplies made within a Union Territory.

For an intra-state sale you pay CGST + SGST (or CGST + UTGST in a UT); for an inter-state sale you pay IGST.

Key Points

• GSTIN is a 15-digit, PAN-linked number issued separately for each state in which you operate.
• Threshold: generally ₹40 lakh turnover for goods and ₹20 lakh for services in normal states; ₹20 lakh and ₹10 lakh respectively for special category states.
• Registration is compulsory regardless of turnover for inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators and sellers, casual and non-resident taxable persons, and persons liable under reverse charge.
• A registered business can collect GST, issue tax invoices and claim Input Tax Credit on eligible purchases.
• Composition Scheme: available to small taxpayers within prescribed turnover limits – they pay tax at a lower fixed rate but cannot claim Input Tax Credit or make inter-state sales.
• Validity: GST registration has no expiry; it stays valid until it is surrendered, suspended or cancelled.

Documents Required

Only PAN Card and Aadhaar Card are mandatory; the rest are optional.

• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photograph
• Firm Name (desired)
• Shop address proof (rented: rent agreement + owner's electricity bill / owned: electricity bill / family: electricity bill + consent letter)

How to Apply

Getting your GST Registration through TaxoSure is quick and fully online — just follow these simple steps:

1. Visit TaxoSure. Go to taxosure.com and open this GST Registration service page.
2. Login or Register. Create your free TaxoSure account, or simply log in if you already have one.
3. Upload your documents. Your KYC documents (PAN & Aadhaar) are auto-filled from your account; upload the remaining documents as per the checklist on this page.
4. Submit your application. Submit your GST Registration request in one click.
5. Talk to our consultant. Our consultant connects with you on WhatsApp / Call to confirm the details, share the pricing and begin the work.
6. Get your GSTIN. Our experts complete the entire process and deliver your GST registration certificate (GSTIN) to you.

Common Mistakes

• Not registering after crossing the turnover threshold, which can attract penalties under GST law.
• Assuming the threshold applies to you when your activity (e.g. inter-state supply or selling on e-commerce) requires compulsory registration regardless of turnover.
• Entering a name or details that do not exactly match the PAN, causing verification to fail.
• Providing an incorrect or mismatched business address / address proof, leading to rejection or a query.
• Choosing the Composition Scheme without checking the eligibility and restrictions (no Input Tax Credit, no inter-state sales).
• Not completing Aadhaar authentication, which can delay approval or trigger physical verification.
• Forgetting that, once registered, GST returns must be filed regularly even if there is no business activity (nil returns).

In short:

GST Registration gives your business a PAN-based GSTIN that lets you legally collect GST, issue tax invoices and claim Input Tax Credit. It is mandatory once your turnover crosses the prescribed limit and for certain categories such as inter-state and e-commerce sellers regardless of turnover, and it can also be taken voluntarily. The application is filed online on the GST portal with your PAN, Aadhaar and basic business details, and the registration stays valid until it is cancelled or surrendered.

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