GST Registration
Register your business for GST if your annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (₹10 lakh for services in special category states). Get a unique GSTIN to legally buy, sell, and collect tax.
Who needs this: Business with annual turnover >₹40 L (goods), >₹20 L (services), or >₹20 L (goods+services combined); voluntary registration available for lower turnover; mandatory for importers/exporters
Government portal: https://www.gst.gov.in
Indicative fees: Free. No registration fee charged by GST authority.
Timeline: Approval typically takes 3-5 days for online applications if all documents are correct.
Who can use this
- Individuals operating a business
- Partnership firms
- Hindu Undivided Families (HUF)
- Companies and LLPs
- Trusts and associations
- Business with turnover exceeding ₹40 lakh (₹10 lakh for special states)
- All businesses engaged in supply of services
- Importers and exporters
- E-commerce operators
Who cannot use this
- Business with turnover below ₹40 lakh (unless in special category states)
- Agricultural produce sales (with some exceptions)
- Casual taxable persons with irregular supplies
- Businesses explicitly exempted under GST law
Documents required
- PAN certificate or PAN acknowledgement
- Aadhaar card (copy)
- Business ownership/lease proof
- Bank account statement (recent, showing business name)
- Address proof (electricity bill, water bill, or rental agreement)
- Shop act license or municipal trade license
- Composition scheme form (if applicable and eligible)
- Power of Attorney (if authorized person is filing)
Step-by-step process
- Visit GST portal and log in or create account — Go to https://www.gst.gov.in. Click 'Login' for existing users or 'New user? Register here' to create a new account. Verify your mobile OTP to log in.
- Navigate to 'Services' and select GST registration — From the dashboard, click on 'Services' menu. Select 'Registration' and then 'New Registration'. You will be prompted to enter basic details.
- Enter your PAN and business type — Input your business PAN in the designated field. Select your business type: Proprietor, Partnership, Company, LLP, Trust, or Association. Click 'Proceed'.
- Fill principal place of business details — Enter the address of your principal business location. Provide shop/office number, street address, locality, city, state, and PIN code. Upload address proof document (electricity bill or lease deed).
- Add authorized signatory information — Provide the name, email, mobile number, and Aadhaar of the authorized person filing the registration. If using DSC, upload the DSC certificate.
- Declare your business activity and turnover — Select the type of business activity (manufacturing, trading, services, etc.). Declare your estimated annual turnover. If you are eligible for composition scheme, indicate whether you want to apply.
- Provide details of business establishment — Enter details of additional places of business, if any (warehouses, branches). For each, provide location, type (warehouse, branch, store), and when it commenced operations.
- Fill bank account details for refund — Enter your business bank account number, IFSC code, account holder name, and bank name. This account will be used for GST refunds.
- Declare imports and exports — Indicate if your business engages in import/export of goods. If yes, provide basic details about the nature of imports/exports.
- Upload supporting documents — Upload all required documents: PAN certificate, Aadhaar copy, address proof, business registration documents (shop license, trade license). Ensure documents are clear and legible.
- Review all entered information — Carefully review all details you have entered across all sections. Verify PAN, business address, signatory details, bank account, and documents. Make corrections if needed.
- Submit the registration application — Click 'Submit' after reviewing all details. You will receive an Application Reference Number (ARN). Save this number for tracking your application status.
- Download and print your application — Download the submitted application form. If you wish to use paper submission, print it and attach original documents. For online submission, the form is already filed.
- Track your application status — Go to 'Services' > 'Registration' > 'Application Status'. Enter your ARN. The portal will show your application status: Under Processing, Defective, Approved, or Rejected.
- Receive and download your GSTIN — Once approved, your unique 15-digit GSTIN will be issued. You can download the Certificate from the portal. The GSTIN will also be sent via email and SMS.
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