GST Registration

Why GST Registration is required:

As per section 22 of CGST Act, Every person whose turnover is exceeding from specified limit is required to obtain GST Registration. For Supplier of goods this limit is 40 lakh and for supplier of services it is 20 Lakh. Such limit is for any financial year i.e. if your turnover exceeds from threshold limit in a financial year then person is required to obtain GST registration whenever such limit breaches and all supplies exceeding from such limit will attract GST. In same specified states this limit is 20 Lakh and 10 Lakh respectively for goods and services.

Further there are certain cases where GST registration is required however turnover is within specified limit.

Person who is supplying interstate goods (services can be supplied interstate without GST Registration)
Casual taxable persons
Persons liable to pay tax under the reverse charge
Non-resident taxable persons
A Persons who is required to deduct TDS under GST
A Persons who is required collect TCS under GST
Input Service Distributor (ISD)
Persons making supplies on behalf of other whether acting as an Agent or Principal.
Every E-commerce Operator
Suppliers who supplies goods through E-commerce operator.
OIDAR Service Providers providing service from outside India to a non-registered person in India.

Process for GST Registration:

GST registration process is completely online, GST Registration will be initiated with the help of mobile and Email OTPs. Users are required to register on www.gst.gov.in to start the registration process. There is no government fee for GST registration however who are applying on behalf of person will charges professional fee for their efforts and work. Generally it takes 3-4 days to approve GST registration application however ARN (Acknowledgment Reference no) shall be generated at the time of submission of application which can be used to track application status.

Documents required for GST Registrations:

For Individual:

PAN
Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Ownership proof or Rent Agreement or NOC/Consent Letter and Electricity Bill
Email ID and Mobile no.

For Company and LLP:

Certificate of Incorporation
PAN Card and Aadhaar Card of Each Director
Email ID and Mobile no of Each Director
Board Resolution or Authority letter for authorising any director for signing GST returns
Ownership proof or Rent Agreement or NOC/Consent Letter and Electricity Bill
Digital Signature (DSC) of anyone Director

FAQ:

Can I apply for GST Registration online?

Yes entire process is online and you can apply it with the help of OTP or DSC. No Physical visit and documents will be required.

How much time it take for approval?

Generally it takes 3-4 days to approve GST registration application

Who are exempted from GST Registration?

All the person specified u/s 23 of CGST act are not required for GST
Registration i.e. whose turnover is below threshold limit, person exclusively dealing in exempted/non taxable category of goods and Services

What is government fee of GST Registration?

There is no government fee for obtaining GST Registration

Can I Surrender GST registration?

Yes you can surrender your GST registration online.

Do I need to apply for each of my business separately?

For your all business in same state, you can apply for single registration for various business activities.

Do I need to apply for each state separately?

Yes, GST is state wise. You need to apply separately for each state and union territory.

Can I apply for multiple GST no within one State.

Yes, there is option for multiple GSTIN if you are running different business in same state.

What is reverse charge (RCM) under GST?

There are certain cases under GST where recipient of supply is liable to get registered under GST and has to pay tax directly to government rather payment to vendor.