What is GST?

GST, or Goods and Services Tax, is a unified indirect tax imposed on the supply of goods and services in India. It has replaced multiple indirect taxes by the central and state governments, making the taxation system simple and easy.

Who should register for GST?

1. Businesses with turnover above Rs. 40 lakhs (Rs. 10 lakhs for special category states) in a year should register for GST.
2. The turnover threshold is Rs. 20 lakhs for businesses in North Eastern states and hilly states including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim..
3. Certain businesses like interstate suppliers, e-commerce operators and those liable to pay reverse charges should register regardless of turnover.
4. Even if turnover is below the threshold, businesses can opt for voluntary registration to get the input tax credit and to manage larger client’s requirements.

Documents required

The following documents are required for registration:

• PAN Card
• Business Registration
• Identity and Address Proof
• Address Proof of Business
• Bank Account Details
• Digital Signature

How to Register?

1. Go to the official GST portal www.gst.gov.in
2. Click on ‘Register Now’. Under the ‘Services’ tab, select ‘Registration’ and then ‘New Registration’.
3. Fill out the Registration Application. Enter details such as PAN, mobile number, and email ID. Now, you will receive OTP on mobile and email for verification.
4. Complete Part A of the Form: Fill in the details and submit. You will receive an Application Reference Number (ARN) via email and SMS.
5. Complete Part B of the Form: Use ARN to fill out Part B of the application. Enter the relevant business details and upload the required documents. Then click on submit.
6. After that, the application will be verified internally. If more information is required, the GST officer may contact you.
7. After verification, you will receive a GST Identification Number (GSTIN) and registration certificate electronically.
8. Once registered, you can start filing GST returns as per the schedule applicable to your business.

GST registration takes 2-6 working days and you can track the status of your application on the GST portal using ARN.