GST Registration in India
GST registration gives you a GSTIN — the number you need to raise a tax invoice, claim input credit, sell on a marketplace, or satisfy a corporate buyer's vendor checks.
- No government fee — registration is free
- GSTIN usually issued in 7–15 working days
- Mandatory from rupee one for inter-state and e-commerce
- Input tax credit claimable once registered
- Government fee from
- Nil
- Our fee from
- ₹1,999
- Typical timeline
- 7–15 working days
When registration is required, and when it is merely useful
Registration is compulsory once your aggregate turnover in a financial year crosses ₹40 lakh for a supplier of goods, or ₹20 lakh for a supplier of services. In the special category states those thresholds fall to ₹20 lakh and ₹10 lakh respectively. Aggregate turnover is computed across all your GSTINs on the same PAN, all-India, and includes exempt supplies and exports.
Several situations require registration regardless of turnover. Making a taxable inter-state supply of goods, selling through an e-commerce operator that collects tax at source, acting as a casual or non-resident taxable person, being liable under reverse charge, or supplying as an agent on behalf of another — each of these triggers registration from the first rupee of business.
Below the threshold, registration is optional and worth thinking about rather than assuming. It lets you claim input tax credit on purchases and is often a precondition for selling to companies, listing on marketplaces or bidding for tenders. Against that, it commits you to periodic returns whether or not you traded in a given month, and late filing attracts fees even on nil returns.
There is no government fee for registration. Anyone quoting you a 'government charge' for a GSTIN is charging you their own fee under another name.
What gst registration gives you
The practical advantages, not the marketing version.
Legally issue tax invoices
Only a registered person can charge GST and issue a compliant tax invoice that lets the buyer claim credit.
Claim input tax credit
Tax paid on business purchases and expenses becomes creditable against tax collected on sales.
Sell through marketplaces
Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and similar operators require a GSTIN before you can list taxable goods.
Pass corporate vendor checks
Company buyers generally cannot onboard an unregistered supplier, because they lose the credit.
Supply across state borders
Inter-state supply of goods is not lawful without registration, whatever your turnover.
Claim export refunds
Exporters registered under GST can export under LUT without tax, or claim a refund of tax paid.
The process, step by step
Every stage, with realistic timelines — including the ones that depend on the registry rather than on us.
- 11 day
Confirm liability and choose the scheme
We check whether you are crossing a threshold or caught by a compulsory category, and whether the composition scheme suits you better than the regular scheme.
- 21–3 days
Assemble documents
PAN, proof of constitution, promoter identity and address proof, principal place of business proof, and bank details are collected and checked for consistency.
- 3Same day
File Form REG-01 Part A
PAN, mobile and email are verified by OTP and a Temporary Reference Number is generated.
- 41–2 days
File Part B with documents
Business details, promoters, authorised signatory, places of business and HSN or SAC codes are filed, signed with DSC or EVC.
- 51–3 days
Aadhaar authentication or verification
Aadhaar authentication of the promoter and signatory usually speeds approval. Without it, the officer may order physical verification of premises.
- 67–15 working days
GSTIN issued
The officer approves the application or raises a query in Form REG-03, which must be answered within seven working days. On approval the GSTIN and registration certificate are issued.
What you need to provide
Have these ready and the filing moves quickly. We tell you if anything is missing before we start.
Every applicant
- PAN of the business or applicant
- Aadhaar of the promoters and authorised signatory
- Photograph of the promoters and signatory
- Cancelled cheque or bank statement showing name, account number and IFSC
- Email address and mobile number for OTP verification
- Digital Signature Certificate for companies and LLPs
Proof of place of business
- Owned premises — latest electricity bill, municipal khata or property tax receipt
- Rented premises — rent agreement plus the owner's electricity bill
- Consent premises — consent letter plus the owner's ownership proof
- Shared or co-working space — agreement and a no-objection letter
Depending on constitution
- Company — certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA, board resolution for the signatory
- LLP — certificate of incorporation, LLP agreement, partner details
- Partnership firm — partnership deed and partner details
- Proprietorship — proprietor's PAN and Aadhaar
- Trust or society — registration certificate and trust deed
Official GST fees
These are statutory fees payable to the government, separate from our professional fee. We never mark them up.
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GST registration | Nil | There is no government fee for registration. |
| Amendment of registration | Nil | Core and non-core field changes are free. |
| Cancellation or revocation | Nil | No fee payable to the department. |
| Late fee — GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 | ₹50 per day | ₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST. Capped by turnover slab. |
| Late fee — nil return | ₹20 per day | ₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST, subject to the cap. |
| Interest on late payment of tax | 18% per annum | Charged on the tax actually paid late. |
Registration itself is free. Our professional fee covers advice, document preparation, filing and follow-up until the GSTIN is issued. Late fees and interest arise only if returns are filed after the due date. Rates and thresholds change from time to time — we confirm the current position for your matter before filing.
Transparent professional fees
Fixed fees, quoted upfront. Government fees are charged at cost and shown separately on every invoice.
Registration
A single GSTIN for one state.
- Threshold and liability assessment
- Document checklist and vetting
- REG-01 Part A and Part B filing
- Aadhaar authentication support
- Query (REG-03) reply if raised
- GSTIN and certificate delivered
Registration + First Quarter
Registration plus your first three months of returns.
- Everything in Registration
- Regular or composition scheme advice
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for three months
- Invoice format set up correctly
- Input credit reconciliation
- Due-date reminders
Multi-State
For businesses with premises in more than one state.
- Separate GSTIN per state
- Place-of-business documentation
- Consistency check across registrations
- Single point of contact
Questions we get asked
If your question is not here, send it over — we answer directly rather than routing you to a form.
How much does GST registration cost?
Do I need GST registration below the threshold?
How long does it take?
What is the composition scheme and should I take it?
Can I register from a home or co-working address?
What happens if I do not register when I should have?
Still unsure? Book a free consultation and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right service for you.
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