GST Registration

GST registration is an essential compliance requirement for businesses in India. It not only ensures smooth operations but also offers various tax benefits. If you need assistance with GST registration, compliance, or return filing, contact Kaares Bharat for expert guidance.

GST Registration in India – A Complete Guide

What is GST Registration?

GST (Goods and Services Tax) registration is a mandatory process for businesses in India with an annual turnover exceeding the prescribed limit or those engaged in inter-state trade. It is a unified tax system that replaces multiple indirect taxes such as VAT, service tax, and excise duty.

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Who Needs GST Registration?

GST registration is mandatory for the following entities:

Businesses with an annual turnover exceeding ₹20 lakhs in case of services or goods and services and ₹40 lakhs in case of only goods (₹10 lakhs for special category states).

Inter-state suppliers of goods and services.

E-commerce operators and aggregators.

Businesses supplying goods and services through online platforms.

Input Service Distributors (ISD).

Businesses engaged in import/export.

Casual taxable persons and non-resident taxable persons.

Benefits of GST Registration

Legal Recognition – GST registration gives legal recognition to your business.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) – Businesses can claim ITC on GST paid on purchases.
Ease of Doing Business – A single tax system simplifies compliance.
Increased Business Credibility – Enhances trustworthiness with suppliers and customers.
Elimination of Cascading Effect – Reduces the tax burden by eliminating double taxation.

Documents Required for GST Registration

For Proprietorship

PAN Card of the proprietor.
Aadhaar Card of the proprietor.
Business address proof (Utility bill or Rent Agreement).
Bank account details (Cancelled cheque or bank statement).

For Partnership Firm

PAN Card of the partnership firm.
Partnership deed.
PAN and Aadhaar of partners.
Address proof of partners.
Bank account details.
Business address proof.

For Private Limited Company/LLP

PAN Card of the company/LLP.
Certificate of Incorporation.
MOA & AOA (for Pvt Ltd) or LLP Agreement.
PAN and Aadhaar of directors/partners.
Business address proof.
Bank account details.

Step-by-Step Process for GST Registration

Step 1: Visit the GST Portal

Go to https://www.gst.gov.in/ and click on ‘Register Now’ under ‘Taxpayers’.

Step 2: Fill the Part-A of GST Registration Form

Enter PAN, mobile number, and email ID.
Validate OTP received on mobile and email.
Receive a Temporary Reference Number (TRN).

Step 3: Fill Part-B of the GST Application

Enter business details, proprietor/partner details, and bank details.
Upload required documents.
Submit application with DSC or EVC.

Step 4: GST Officer Verification

After submission, a GST officer verifies the application and documents.
If further clarification is required, additional documents may be requested.

Step 5: GST Certificate Issuance

Upon approval, a GST Registration Certificate (GSTIN) is issued.
Businesses can download the certificate from the GST portal.

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Timeline and Penalty

GST Registration Timeline

Standard Processing Time: 7-10 working days (if all documents are correct).
In Case of Additional Verification: It may take up to 15-20 days.

Penalty for Non-Registration

Businesses liable for GST registration but not registered may face a penalty of 10% of the tax amount due (minimum ₹10,000).
In cases of deliberate tax evasion, the penalty can be 100% of the tax due.

Post GST Registration Compliance

Once registered under GST, businesses need to comply with the following:

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GST Return Filing

Tax Payment

Bank Account details needs to be updated on the GST Portal within 45 Days.

Monthly, quarterly, or annually as per the turnover (Form GSTR 1 and 3B)

Timely deposit of GST collected from customers via return filing

E-Way Bill Generation

GST Invoicing

Annual GST Audit

For goods transported beyond a specific value conforming to the guidelines

Issuing GST-compliant invoices, including GST Rates and HSN/SAC Codes

If turnover exceeds ₹2 crores, GST Audit needs to be done

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