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What Is Online GST Registration?
Under the GST regime, businesses whose turnover exceeds INR 40 lakhs for supply of goods & INR 20 Lakhs for supply of services must register as normal taxable persons. For some special category states ( Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim), the threshold limit is reduced to Rs. 20 Lacs for supply of goods and Rs. 10 Lacs for supply of services. However, an assessee can voluntarily take GST registration even if its turnover does not exceed the threshold limit. For some categories of businesses, GST registration is compulsory.
This registration process is called the GST registration. The GST registration process is fully online, and there is no need to visit the GST department for this purpose. In case any objection is raised by the department during registration, a reply can also be filed through online portal.
If the company carries on the business without registration, it will be an offense under the GST, and severe penalties will apply. GSTIN (GST Registration Number) is a unique identification number for each GST taxpayer. To verify a GSTIN number, an individual can visit the GST portal and verify the validity of the GST number.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) was introduced in the year 2017 nationwide and replaced many existing tax regimes like VAT & excise duties. It simplified the indirect tax system and also made the whole system more transparent and simpler.
Who is eligible to get GST registered?
Registration under GST is mandatory for certain Business classes. In the following cases, GST registration is mandatory
Persons dealing in the supply of goods
Persons doing business of supply of goods, and if the gross turnover crosses the Rs. 40 Lacs limit, then GST registration is compulsory. In certain notified states, this limit is Rs. 20 Lacs.
Persons dealing in the supply of services
Persons doing business of supply of services, and if the gross turnover crosses the Rs. 20 Lacs limit, then GST registration is mandatory. In certain notified states, this limit is Rs. 10 Lacs.
Persons doing business through E-commerce platforms
Persons doing business through e-commerce platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Aio, etc., should take GST registration regardless of their turnover. Also, all E-commerce platforms should register their business under GST.
Persons supplying goods or services interstate
Persons supplying goods or selling goods or supplying services to different states should take GST registration regardless of turnover.
Input Service Distributors
Entities that are responsible for GST input credit distribution to different branches should also take GST registration.
Casual Taxable persons
Persons involved in casual (not on a regular basis) supply of goods in taxable areas without a fixed place of business should also apply for goods.
Reverse Charge Mechanism
Entities liable to pay tax under RCM should also apply for GST registration.
Casual Taxable persons
Persons doing business of supply of goods, and if the gross turnover crosses the Rs. 40 Lacs limit, then GST registration is compulsory. In certain notified states, this limit is Rs. 20 Lacs.
Non-residents supplying goods or services in India
Companies or persons who are not residents of India and want to supply goods or services in India must get GST registration.
Benefits of GST Registration
Businesses registered under GST, either under the mandatory scheme or voluntarily, enjoy many benefits. Some benefits are direct, and some are indirect. Businesses that have an active GST number and show turnover on the GST portal can avail themselves of many loan schemes launched by various commercial banks. Apart from this, the following are some benefits of GST registration over on the GST portal.
Basic Necessities - 0%
Household necessities - 5%
Processed food & electronics
- 12%
Capital goods, shampoos, oils, toothbrushes, etc.-18%
Luxury items - 28%
Types of GST Registration
In the GST portal, under GST comes Central Goods and Services Tax abbreviated as CGST, State Goods and Services Tax abbreviated as SGST, Integrated Goods and Services Tax abbreviated as IGST, and Union Territory Goods and Services TAX abbreviated as UTGST.
CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) – It is a tax levied by the central government on the goods and services supplied in the same state, which means the supplier and the consumer are both in the same state (intrastate) for the trade. The tax levied here is in two parts, one by the central government and the other by the state government. The former tax here is referred to as CGST.
SGST (State Goods and Services Tax) – It is a tax that is levied by the state government on the goods and services within the same state and will be governed by the Central Government.
IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax) – It is a tax levied on the goods and services when the supply of goods or services is done between different states that are interstate, then the government applies only IGST on your services.
UTGST (Union Territory Goods and Service Tax)- It is levied on goods and services when the supply of goods or services is made in territories of Andaman & Nicobar, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep, and Chandigarh. When supplies are made to these union territories, instead of SGST, UTGST is charged.
Documents required for GST registration
PAN Card of Individual
Aadhar card
Register Office Address Proof
Electricity bill/Rent agreement /NOC/Property documents
Bank account details
cancelled cheque/passbook copy
Pan card
Pan card of Firm/LLP
Pan card of partners
Aadhar card of partners
Partnership Deed or LLP agreement copy
Letter of Incorporation (For LLP)
Address proof
(Electricity Bill/Rent agreement/NOC/
Property documents)
Bank account details
cancelled cheque/passbook copy
Pan card
Pan card of company
Pan card of directors
Aadhar card of directors
Letter of Incorporation issued by MCA
Address proof
(Electricity Bill/Rent agreement/NOC/
Property documents)
Authorization letter or Board Resolution
Registration certificate issued by Foreign authorities
Taxpayer identification number
Passport of authorized signatory
Indian Bank account
Business address proof in India
How is a GST Certificate Issued? Everything You Need to Know
Getting your GST Certificate is a straightforward process, but it does require careful submission of your GST registration application and supporting documents. The GST Department carefully verifies everything before granting approval.
How Does the Process Work?
- If your application and documents are in order, the department will issue your GST Certificate, along with your User ID and Password to log in to the GST portal.
- The department might raise queries multiple times if it finds any missing information or inconsistencies in your application.
- Once they are fully satisfied, you will receive your GST Registration Certificate without any further delays.
What You Should Know
- No Fees – The GST Department does not charge any fee for registration.
- 100% Online – You don’t need to visit the GST office; the entire process is done online.
Know Your GST Identification Number
GST Identification number or GST Registration number is 15 15-digit alphanumeric number. Different alphabets and numbers have their own significance. Let’s know the significance of each position
- The first two positions comprise digits that represent the State code where the business is registered.
The next 3-12 positions represent PAN of the business entity.
- 13th position in GST number represents entity code for PAN holder.
- 14th position in GST number has been kept blank and represented by the alphabet “Z”.
- The 15th position is a check code for verification purposes.
Ans: Yes, GST return filing is mandatory. Even if there is no sale, we have to file a NIL return.
Ans: Yes, one can make changes in details after making necessary amendments in the core field and non-core field by logging in to the GST portal.
Ans: No. There are some turnover criteria for GST registration. Businesses whose turnover exceeds INR 40 lakhs for supply of goods & INR 20 Lakhs for supply of services must register as normal taxable persons. For some special category states ( Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim), the threshold limit is reduced to Rs. 20 Lacs for supply of goods and Rs. 10 Lacs for supply of services. However, an assessee can voluntarily take GST registration even if its turnover does not exceed the threshold limit. For some categories of businesses, GST registration is compulsory.
Ans: If we do not update our bank account details on the GST portal within 45 days of getting the GST certificate, the Department may cancel GST registration. So, it’s very important to update our account details within the prescribed time limit.
Ans: Yes, if after taking GST registration, we are not able to do business for any reason, we can apply for GST surrender by filing an application for surrender of GST registration. This process is also online, and there is no need to visit the department. In case, department has any query, they will raise an objection to the applicant, and we have to file a reply to that objection.
Ans: No. We can not take two GST numbers against a single PAN in the same state. But we can take multiple GST registrations against the same PAN in different states.