GST Registration
Mandatory for businesses crossing turnover thresholds.
Overview of GST Registration
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a unified indirect tax that replaced multiple central and state taxes such as VAT, Service Tax, Excise and Octroi. GST registration is mandatory for businesses whose aggregate turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold — Rs. 40 lakh for goods and Rs. 20 lakh for services (lower in special category states) — as well as for inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators and certain notified categories. A GSTIN allows you to legally collect GST from customers, claim input tax credit on purchases and operate seamlessly across India.
Who needs GST Registration?
- Businesses with aggregate turnover above Rs. 40 lakh for goods (Rs. 20 lakh for services)
- Special category states: threshold of Rs. 20 lakh for goods and Rs. 10 lakh for services
- Any person making inter-state taxable supply, irrespective of turnover
- E-commerce operators and sellers supplying through e-commerce platforms
- Casual taxable persons and non-resident taxable persons
- Input service distributors and agents of a supplier
- Persons required to deduct TDS or collect TCS under GST
- Businesses opting for voluntary registration to claim ITC
Types of GST Registration
Regular Taxpayer
Most businesses fall here. File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B monthly or quarterly under the QRMP scheme, and an annual return (GSTR-9).
Composition Scheme
Available for small taxpayers up to Rs. 1.5 crore turnover (Rs. 75 lakh in special states). Pay a fixed low rate of tax and file a simplified quarterly return (CMP-08).
Casual Taxable Person
For occasional supply in a state where the business has no fixed place of business — e.g. exhibitions, trade fairs.
Non-Resident Taxable Person
For non-residents making taxable supplies in India without a fixed place of business in the country.
Penalty for not registering under GST
Carrying on business without GST registration when liable to register attracts a penalty of 10% of the tax due (minimum Rs. 10,000). Deliberate evasion attracts a penalty equal to 100% of the tax due, along with possible prosecution. Voluntary, timely registration avoids these risks entirely.
Why choose KBP & Associates
- Legal authority to collect GST from customers
- Eligibility to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on purchases
- Mandatory for inter-state sales and e-commerce sellers
- Higher trust with vendors, customers and large buyers
- Required to participate in government tenders
- Simplifies compliance — one tax, one return system
Documents required
- PAN of the business or proprietor
- Aadhaar of the proprietor / partners / directors
- Passport-size photographs of the authorised signatory
- Business address proof (rent agreement + NOC, or ownership proof)
- Latest electricity / utility bill of the place of business
- Bank account details — cancelled cheque or first page of bank statement
- Constitution proof — Partnership deed / COI / LLP agreement as applicable
- Board resolution / authorisation letter for the authorised signatory
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for companies and LLPs
Our process
- 1
Eligibility check
Our expert checks your turnover, business nature and state to confirm GST applicability.
- 2
Document collection
Share KYC, business and address documents through our secure portal.
- 3
Application on GST portal
We file Form REG-01 on the GST portal with all required attachments.
- 4
ARN generation
An Application Reference Number is generated and the application is sent for departmental review.
- 5
Verification & clarifications
We respond to any queries raised by the GST officer within the prescribed time.
- 6
GSTIN allotment
On approval the 15-digit GSTIN is issued along with the GST Registration Certificate.
- 7
Post-registration setup
We help configure GST in your invoicing software and set up monthly / quarterly return filings.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a GSTIN?
Once a complete application is filed, GSTIN is normally allotted within 7 working days if no clarifications are raised.
Can I cancel my GST registration?
Yes — registration can be cancelled voluntarily if turnover falls below the threshold or the business is closed. We handle the cancellation and final return filing.
Is GST registration state-specific?
Yes. A separate GSTIN is required for every state from which you make taxable supplies.
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