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New GST Registration
Enrol your business under India's Goods and Services Tax regime.
What is New GST Registration?
New GST Registration enrols your business under India's Goods and Services Tax regime (introduced via the CGST Act, 2017), mandatory once turnover crosses the prescribed threshold or for specific categories of business (e-commerce sellers, inter-state suppliers), issuing a GSTIN and obligating periodic return filing.
GST unified India's fragmented indirect tax system into a single national tax, aiming to remove cascading taxation, streamline inter-state trade, and create a transparent, digitally-tracked chain of input tax credit across the supply chain.
GST registration is filed via Form GST REG-01 on the GST portal, and โ for standard applications with matched Aadhaar authentication โ is often approved within about a week; applications flagged for physical verification or lacking Aadhaar authentication can take longer, since a GST officer must then verify the principal place of business before issuing the GSTIN.
Beyond the mandatory turnover threshold, several categories are required to register irrespective of turnover, including inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators and sellers, and those liable to pay tax under reverse charge โ meaning a small business selling on a single national marketplace can be legally required to register even at very low revenue, an easy compliance trap for early-stage founders to overlook.
Who Needs It
Types & Categories
Regular Scheme
Standard GST registration allowing full input tax credit claims and applicable to businesses above the composition threshold or ineligible for composition.
Composition Scheme
A simplified quarterly-payment, lower-compliance scheme for eligible small businesses below a prescribed turnover limit, but with a flat tax rate and no input tax credit claim.
Casual Taxable Person
For businesses undertaking occasional taxable supply in a state where they have no fixed place of business, such as at a trade fair or exhibition.
Non-Resident Taxable Person
For non-resident businesses making taxable supplies in India without a fixed establishment here.
Key Benefits
Documents Required
- PAN and business constitution proof (incorporation certificate/partnership deed)
- Address proof of principal place of business
- Bank account statement or cancelled cheque
- Digital signature certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar authentication of the authorised signatory
- Photograph and identity proof of proprietor/partners/directors
Our Process
Eligibility Check
We assess your turnover, business type, and state to confirm the correct registration category.
Document Preparation
We compile PAN, address proof, bank details, and identity documents in the format GST REG-01 expects.
Application Filing
The GST REG-01 application is filed online with supporting documents.
Aadhaar Authentication / Verification
We complete Aadhaar authentication where applicable, or coordinate the physical verification visit if the application is flagged for it.
GSTIN Issuance
Once verified, the GSTIN is issued, and we can manage your ongoing return filing.
Return-Filing Setup
Once your GSTIN is issued, we help set up your filing frequency and calendar so your first return isn't a scramble.
Validity & Renewal
GST registration has no fixed expiry for regular taxpayers and remains valid until cancelled or surrendered; composition scheme registration is reviewed annually against turnover eligibility.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Operating without mandatory GST registration attracts a penalty of 10% of the tax due (minimum โน10,000), or 100% of the tax due in cases of deliberate evasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need GST registration below the threshold?
Only if you fall into a category where registration is mandatory regardless of turnover (like inter-state supply or e-commerce selling) โ otherwise it's optional below the threshold, though many businesses register voluntarily for input tax credit.
Is there a government fee for GST registration?
No โ GST registration through Form GST REG-01 carries no government fee; any charges you pay are for professional assistance with documentation and filing.
What is the Composition Scheme and who can opt for it?
It's a simplified scheme for eligible small businesses below a prescribed turnover limit, offering a flat tax rate and quarterly payments in exchange for giving up input tax credit โ suited to businesses with limited B2B input costs.
Can I register voluntarily even if I'm below the threshold?
Yes โ voluntary registration is allowed and is common among startups that want to claim input tax credit or need a GSTIN to invoice larger B2B clients who expect one.
How long does GSTIN issuance typically take?
Around 3โ7 working days for straightforward applications with Aadhaar authentication; longer if the application is selected for physical verification of the business premises.
What if my application is rejected or gets a query?
The officer typically raises a clarification (Form GST REG-03) rather than an outright rejection first; we help prepare and file a timely, complete response to keep the application moving.
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