GST Registration
When GST registration becomes compulsory — and when it is a choice
Turnover is only one of the triggers. Several others apply from the first rupee of sales, regardless of how small…
When you must register
Registration is compulsory once aggregate turnover crosses the threshold — broadly ₹40 lakh for suppliers of goods and ₹20 lakh for services, with lower limits in the special category states. Some businesses must register from the first rupee regardless of turnover: inter-state suppliers of goods, e-commerce operators and sellers on marketplaces, casual and non-resident taxable persons, and anyone liable under reverse charge.
Documents and verification #
PAN, Aadhaar for authentication, proof of the place of business, bank details, and constitution documents for a firm or company. Aadhaar authentication speeds up approval; skipping it usually triggers physical verification of the premises.
Why applications get rejected #
Blurred electricity bills, a rent agreement without the owner's consent letter, an address on the utility bill that does not match the application, and a trade name that differs from the PAN record. Almost every rejection we see is one of those five.
What you will need
- PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor, partners or directors
- Photograph of the authorised signatory
- Electricity bill or property tax receipt for the premises
- Rent agreement and the owner's no-objection letter
- Cancelled cheque or bank statement
- Certificate of incorporation or partnership deed
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When GST registration becomes compulsory — and when it is a choice
Turnover is only one of the triggers. Several others apply from the first rupee of sales, regardless of how small…