Registration & Compliance
GST Registration
Once your business turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (trading and manufacturing) or ₹20 lakh (services), GST rules require you to register as a normal taxable entity. Operating without registration is an offence with heavy penalties — though you can also register voluntarily below these limits. Once registered, filing GST returns is mandatory.
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A penalty of 10% of the tax amount due applies, subject to a minimum of ₹10,000. If the shortfall is intentional, the penalty can reach 100% of the tax amount due.
Who Must Register for GST
Besides businesses crossing the turnover threshold, GST registration is required for:
- Individuals registered under Excise, VAT, Service Tax, etc.
- Businesses in North-Eastern and hill states with turnover above ₹10 lakh
- Casual taxable persons and non-resident taxable persons
- Agents of a supplier and input service distributors
- Those paying tax under the reverse charge mechanism
- Individuals who supply via an e-commerce aggregator
- Every e-commerce aggregator
- Individuals supplying online information/database access from outside India to a person in India
If a business operates from more than one state, separate GST registration is required for each state.
Registration Process
GST registration is done entirely online, via the GST Portal.
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Visit the GST Portal
Go to gst.gov.in and click Register Now under the Taxpayers tab, then select New Registration and enter your business details, PAN, email, and mobile number.
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Verify with OTP
Enter the OTPs sent to your email and mobile. A Temporary Reference Number (TRN) will appear — note it down.
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Resume with TRN
Revisit the portal, select Register with TRN, enter the TRN and captcha, then continue to your application status page.
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Upload Documents
Upload the necessary documents and furnish relevant business details.
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Verify & Submit
Submit via Electronic Verification Code (EVC), e-Sign (Aadhaar-linked OTP), or Digital Signature Certificate (mandatory for companies).
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Get Your ARN
On success, an Application Reference Number (ARN) is sent to your mobile and email — track its status on the GST Portal.
Documents Required
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Business address proof
- Bank account statement and/or cancelled cheque
- Incorporation Certificate, business registration proof, or Partnership deed
- Digital Signature
- Directors', promoters', or partners' ID proof, address proof, and photograph
- Mobile number and email address of all directors/partners
- Letter of Authorisation or Board Resolution from the Authorised Signatory
- No Objection Certificate from the premises owner
Downloading Your GST Certificate
Log in at gst.gov.in, then go to Services → User Services → View/Download Certificates, and click Download. Your tax transaction details will appear on the certificate.
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