GST Registration Eligibility Checker

GST registration is mandatory for businesses with annual turnover exceeding ₹40 lakhs (₹20 lakhs for special category states). It's also mandatory for e-commerce sellers, inter-state suppliers, and certain specified businesses regardless of turnover.

₹40 lakhs for goods, ₹20 lakhs for services in regular states. ₹20 lakhs for goods, ₹10 lakhs for services in special category states (NE states, J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand). E-commerce and inter-state suppliers need GST from first sale.

GST registration typically takes 3-7 working days if documents are complete and correct. The process involves online application on GST portal, document verification, and ARN (Application Reference Number) allotment followed by GSTIN.

PAN card, Aadhaar, business address proof, bank account details, photograph, email ID, and mobile number. For companies: COI, MOA, AOA, board resolution. For partnerships: partnership deed. For proprietorship: owner's documents.

Yes, GST registration is free of cost on the official GST portal. However, you may incur professional fees if you hire a CA or consultant to assist with the registration process (typically ₹2,000-₹5,000).

Yes, you need separate GST registration for each state where you have business operations. Also, separate registration needed for each business vertical with different legal entity or different place of business within same state.

Penalty is 10% of tax due (minimum ₹10,000) for non-registration. In fraud cases, penalty can be 100% of tax due. Business operations can be shut down, and tax evasion can lead to prosecution and imprisonment.

Yes, all e-commerce sellers need GST registration from day one, regardless of turnover. This includes selling on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or your own website. Voluntary registration is mandatory for e-commerce.

Even if your turnover is below threshold limit, you can voluntarily register for GST to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on purchases, issue tax invoices to B2B customers, and expand business operations across states.

Yes, you can cancel GST registration if business is discontinued, transferred, amalgamated, or if turnover falls below threshold and you no longer wish to stay registered. File Form GST REG-16 for cancellation.

GSTIN (GST Identification Number) is a unique 15-digit code assigned after GST registration. Format: 2 digits state code + 10 digits PAN + 1 digit entity code + 1 digit Z + 1 check digit. Verify on GST portal using 'Search Taxpayer' option.

Yes, if annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakhs in regular states or ₹10 lakhs in special category states. Some services like transportation, legal services may need registration from day one regardless of turnover.

Yes, foreign companies can register as non-resident taxable persons. They need to appoint an authorized representative in India and provide security deposit. Registration is valid for specified period of business activity in India.