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GST Registration

GST Registration in India
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Start your business the right way with hassle-free GST registration. Legal Terminus takes care of the entire process — from application filing to GSTIN approval — so you can focus on growing your business. Professional fees starting at ₹1499* (*Prices exclusive of 18% GST and applicable statutory charges.)

Mandatory for Eligible Businesses
PAN-Based Registration
Input Tax Credit Benefits
Nationwide Business Compliance

1,200+

GST registrations filed

100% Online

Aadhaar e-KYC + DSC

7+

Years of Legal Expertise

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Register your GST with pocket-friendly prices

Elemental
₹1,999
₹1,499
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • GST registration filing for 1 GSTIN (Regular scheme)
  • Aadhaar e-KYC coordination
  • GST certificate (REG-06) delivered as PDF
★ MOST POPULAR
Enriched
₹3,999
₹2,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Elemental
  • Bank account validation pre-check
  • UDYAM / MSME Registration
✦ FULL-SERVICE
Supreme
₹9,999
₹7,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Enriched
  • GST invoice template + e-invoicing readiness check
  • GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B filing assistance (3 months)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By subscribing to any of the above plans, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

  1. Document Accuracy Matters: GST registration is subject to verification by the GST department. Approval depends on the accuracy and completeness of documents provided by you.
  2. Government Fee: As per Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, the government does not charge any fee for GST registration. Our fee covers professional advisory, document drafting and portal filing only.
  3. Timely Response Required: Delays in document submission or responses to queries may lead to application delays or rejection.
  4. Government Approval Timeline: GST registration approval is generally granted within 3 working days if approved under Rule 14A. In other cases, where detailed verification or clarification is required, the approval may take 10–15 working days, depending on the GST department.
  5. GST on Our Fee: All quoted prices are exclusive of GST @ 18%, which will be added at checkout and is fully eligible for input tax credit once your GSTIN is active.
  6. Scope per GSTIN: Each plan covers registration for one (1) GSTIN in one (1) state. Additional state registrations are charged at 100% of the chosen plan price.
  7. Aadhaar e-KYC: Mandatory under Rule 8(4A) of the CGST Rules. If e-KYC fails or is declined, physical verification is triggered by the Tax officer and timelines extend to up to 30 days. We will notify you within 24 hours of any rejection.
  8. Bank Account Details: As per the GSTN advisory dated 20 November 2025, valid bank account details must be furnished within 30 days of registration or before filing GSTR-1/IFF — whichever is earlier — to avoid suspension. Submission is the applicant's responsibility; we provide a one-touch reminder.
  9. Refund Policy: Full refund (less ₹499 documentation handling) is available if the application is not filed within 7 working days from receipt of complete documents. No refund is payable once ARN is generated, as the work is substantively complete.
  10. Rejection by Department: If the application is rejected for documentation defects on our end, we will re-file once free of cost. Re-filing for substantive deficiencies (e.g., disputed principal place of business, prior non-disclosure) attracts a re-work fee of ₹1499.
  11. Out-of-Scope Items: Casual Taxable Person (CTP) deposits, Non-Resident Taxable Person (NRTP) advance tax, DSC procurement charges, and notarisation / apostille charges are not included and will be billed separately at actuals.
  12. Compliance Post-Registration: Plans do not include monthly GSTR-1/3B filing, CMP-08 (Composition), GSTR-9 annual return, or e-invoicing setup beyond the first month (Supreme) or session (Enriched). These are billed under our GST Compliance retainer.
GST Registration by Legal Terminus

Legal Terminus Priority ⚖

Speed without shortcuts. Accuracy without the alphabet soup. Priority is what happens when a senior Expert actually owns your file from filing to GSTIN.

What you get

  • ⚡48-hour SLA on the first draft of all forms — same business day if filed before 11 AM.
  • ✅Senior-expert reviewed HSN/SAC mapping — because the wrong code costs you a Section 122 penalty later.
  • 🔄Real-time ARN status pings to WhatsApp — no logging into the portal at 11 PM to check.
  • 📑Post-GSTIN onboarding kit: Guidance for post GSTIN compliances.

Important Notes

  • GSTN matches your bank IFSC against the PAN database. A name mismatch here triggers a 30-day suspension clock — submit a current account, not a personal one wherever possible.
  • If your turnover is approaching ₹10 crore, you fall under the e-invoicing 30-day reporting window from registration day one. Plan ahead — Supreme plan flags this for you.
  • Aadhaar authentication is non-negotiable from 2026. If you've never linked your mobile number to Aadhaar, sort that out before you start — otherwise you're looking at physical verification.
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GST Registration in India

Why Choose GST Registration

GST registration isn't just a formality — it protects and strengthens your business. Once your aggregate annual turnover crosses ₹40 lakhs (goods, normal states) or ₹20 lakhs (services / special category states), it stops being optional. But beyond the threshold question, registration is what unlocks input tax credit, lets you sell on Amazon / Flipkart / Zomato, qualifies you for B2B contracts that demand a GSTIN on every invoice, and — let's be honest — makes you look like a real business when a procurement team is reviewing vendors.

Even if you're under the threshold, voluntary registration is a strategic move for D2C brands, SaaS founders billing international clients (LUT route), and anyone who wants to claim ITC on raw materials, software subscriptions, or office rent. Skip it, and you're effectively paying GST without ever recovering it.

HSN / SAC: The Deep Dive

Every GST registration needs you to declare what you sell using a Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) code for goods, or a Services Accounting Code (SAC) for services. Get it wrong and you'll be issuing invoices at the wrong tax rate — a recoverable mistake that nonetheless invites an officer's attention. Get it right, and your ITC chain holds up under scrutiny.

AATO BracketHSN Digits RequiredApplies ToReporting
Up to ₹5 crore4 digits (B2B), optional B2CMost SMEsPer invoice
₹5 cr to ₹10 cr6 digits (mandatory) + e-invoice IRN in 30 daysMid-marketPer invoice
Above ₹10 crore6 digits + e-invoice IRN in 30 daysMid-market & enterprisePer invoice + IRN
Exports / SEZ8 digits (mandatory)All exportersPer shipping bill

Types of GST Registration in India

01

Regular Taxpayer

The default. For businesses crossing the ₹40L (goods) / ₹20L (services) AATO threshold, or registering voluntarily. File GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B monthly or quarterly under QRMP.

02

Composition Scheme

For taxpayers under ₹1.5 cr AATO (₹75L for select states). Pay tax at a flat 1% / 5% / 6% on turnover, file CMP-08 quarterly + GSTR-4 annually. Catch: no ITC, no inter-state outward supply.

03

Casual Taxable Person (CTP)

Pop-up businesses — exhibition stalls, seasonal vendors, event organisers. Registration valid for 90 days max, requires advance tax deposit equal to estimated liability.

04

Non-Resident Taxable Person

Foreign businesses supplying goods / services in India without a fixed place of business. Same 90-day rule as CTP, advance tax deposit mandatory, no ITC on most procurements.

05

Input Service Distributor (ISD)

Mandatory since 1 April 2025 for entities with multiple GSTINs receiving common input service invoices (e.g., HQ rent, group software licences). File GSTR-6 monthly to distribute ITC across branches.

06

E-Commerce Operator (ECO)

Anyone running a marketplace — apps, websites, aggregators. Registration is mandatory regardless of turnover. Must collect 1% TCS (CGST 0.5% + SGST 0.5%, or IGST 1%) and file GSTR-8 monthly.

07

TDS Deductor

Government departments, PSUs, local authorities, and notified entities deducting 2% TDS on contract payments above ₹2.5 lakh. File GSTR-7 monthly.

08

SEZ Unit / Developer

Special Economic Zone entities. Separate GSTIN per SEZ unit, zero-rated supplies, LUT route for exports without IGST. Quarterly compliance overlay with SEZ Online portal.

Benefits of GST Registration

GSTIN does more than satisfy a compliance officer. It's the single piece of paper that opens up procurement, marketplaces, exports, and credit lines. Here's the honest breakdown:

Input Tax Credit (ITC) Recovery

Every rupee of GST you pay on raw materials, services, software, rent, and capital goods becomes claimable credit. For a ₹50L revenue business, that's typically ₹3-6L recovered annually.

Marketplace & Enterprise Access

Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Zomato, Swiggy — none of them onboard sellers without a GSTIN. Same for B2B procurement platforms and most enterprise vendor empanelments.

Inter-State Trade Without Limits

Without GST, supplying across state borders triggers compulsory registration regardless of turnover. With GST, you ship pan-India under one GSTIN per state — no permits, just an e-way bill.

Export & SEZ Benefits

Registered exporters can supply under LUT (Letter of Undertaking) without paying IGST — a direct working-capital win. Plus refund of accumulated ITC on export inputs is fully recoverable.

Composition Scheme Tax Savings

Eligible small businesses pay a flat 1%-6% on turnover instead of full GST rates. For a ₹1 cr trader on goods, that's ₹1L tax vs ~₹12-18L under regular scheme.

Credit & Loan Underwriting

Banks, NBFCs, and fintech lenders now pull GSTR data directly via the GSTN consent framework. A clean 12-month filing history is the new CIBIL for SME credit.

Steps for GST Registration in India

Seven steps. Five working days, end-to-end (assuming Aadhaar e-KYC passes first time).

1

Document CollectionDay 0–1

Secure upload portal opens. Our checklist drives this — PAN, Aadhaar, business proof, bank details and photographs. We chase missing items proactively.

2

Document VettingDay 1

Our paralegals run a 12-point vetting checklist — PAN-Aadhaar linkage, IFSC validation, address proof recency (within 60 days), partnership deed pagination, board resolution wording. Defects flagged within 4 hours.

3

Form REG-01 FilingDay 2

Application filed on the GST portal. TRN (Temporary Reference Number) issued instantly. Aadhaar OTP authentication initiated for promoters / authorised signatories.

4

Aadhaar e-KYC & ARNDay 2–3

OTP verification completed by you on your registered mobile. ARN (Application Reference Number) generated — your tracking ID for the rest of the process.

5

Officer ExaminationDay 3–7

Proper officer reviews the application within 7 working days under Rule 9. Auto-approval kicks in if no query is raised. We monitor the portal twice daily.

6

Clarification (if any)Day 4–9 (if triggered)

If a Notice for Seeking Clarification (REG-03) is issued, we draft and file the response (REG-04) within the 7-day deadline. 90% of our clients don't see this stage.

7

GSTIN & Certificate IssuanceDay 5–7

GSTIN allotted. Form REG-06 (Registration Certificate) generated — we download it, share it via email + WhatsApp, and send your post-registration onboarding kit.

Documents Required for GST Registration in India

Six categories. The exact list per category depends on your entity type — we send a customised checklist after the discovery call.

Business & Office Documents

Entity proof, address & contact details

Applicant Identity

Required for all promoters / partners / directors
  • PAN card of all promoters / partners / directors
  • Aadhaar card of all promoters / partners / directors
  • Passport-size photo (jpeg, < 100 KB)

Business Entity Proof

Depends on your business structure
  • Certificate of Incorporation (companies / LLPs)
  • Partnership Deed (firms)
  • Trust Deed / Society Registration
  • Sole proprietor: PAN + address proof of proprietor

Principal Place of Business

Address proof for your registered office
  • Owned: Latest electricity bill
  • Rented: Notarised rent agreement + landlord's NoC + electricity bill
  • Shared / co-working: Service agreement + landlord NoC

Authorization & Banking Documents

Signatory authorisation & bank proof

Contact Details

For all individuals and the authorised signatory
  • Mobile No. and eMail ID of each individual
  • Authorised Mobile No. and eMail ID to be registered with GST

Authorization Document

Appointing the authorised signatory
  • Board Resolution / Letter of Authorisation appointing authorised signatory

Bank Account Details

Mandatory within 30 days post-registration
  • Cancelled cheque OR first page of bank passbook OR bank statement (last 3 months) showing Account No. + IFSC + account holder name
  • Mandatory within 30 days post-registration

GST Registration — FAQs

Common questions about GST registration eligibility, documents, timelines, and compliance — answered honestly.

The government fee is genuinely ₹0 — that's verified under Rule 8 of the CGST Rules. What you pay us is for advisory (Regular vs Composition, multi-state vs ISD), document drafting, error-free portal filing, and post-registration support. The DIY route is technically possible but the average application gets a REG-03 query — and a wrongly-classified scheme costs you years of penalty exposure.
₹40 lakhs aggregate annual turnover for businesses dealing in goods (in normal category states).

₹20 lakhs for service providers in normal category states, and for both goods + services in special category states (Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland).

Section 24 of the CGST Act overrides these thresholds for inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators, casual / non-resident taxable persons, and reverse-charge liable entities — they must register from day one.
Officially, 3–7 working days from ARN generation under Rule 9. With clean documentation and Aadhaar e-KYC done first time, our average turnaround is 5 working days. If physical verification is triggered (rare since 2024 reforms), expect 21–30 days.
Under Section 122 of the CGST Act, the penalty is 10% of the tax due or ₹10,000 — whichever is higher. If the non-registration is treated as deliberate evasion, the penalty climbs to 100% of the tax due, plus interest at 18% p.a. on the unpaid tax. Add prosecution risk under Section 132 for amounts above ₹2 crore.
Depends on three things: your turnover (Composition cap is ₹1.5 cr), your customer mix (B2C-heavy = Composition friendly; B2B = Regular wins because clients want ITC), and your input tax footprint (high inputs = Regular saves more via ITC). We help you choose the right option based on your business model.
Yes. Even if your turnover is below the threshold, you can opt for voluntary registration. Voluntary registration unlocks ITC on inputs, makes you eligible for B2B contracts and marketplace listings, and costs nothing extra in compliance compared to mandatory registration. The catch: once registered, you're locked into the same monthly / quarterly filing rhythm as everyone else.
Five things: (1) Aadhaar e-KYC is now non-negotiable, (2) bank account validation must be completed within 30 days of registration to avoid suspension, (3) ISD registration is mandatory since 1 April 2025 if you have multiple GSTINs receiving common input services, (4) e-invoice IRN must be generated within 30 days of invoice date for taxpayers with AATO ≥ ₹10 cr, and (5) returns older than 3 years are now time-barred from filing.
Yes. GST is a state-level registration — one GSTIN per state where you have a business presence (office, warehouse, branch). Same PAN, different GSTINs.
HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) is the international product classification code that determines your GST rate. Pick the wrong HSN and you'll either over-charge (lose customers) or under-charge (Section 122 penalty + interest on the differential). At LT, our experts vet your HSN mapping against the latest CBIC rate notifications before filing.
We handle the complete GST registration process — from consultation to final approval. Our team ensures accurate filing, minimizes chances of rejection, and provides end-to-end support until your GSTIN is issued.

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