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Regular, Composition, ISD, Non-Resident, Casual, E-commerce Operator, UN/Embassy — online application with Aadhaar authentication. GSTIN issued within 3–7 working days.

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Service Overview

What You Need to Know

GST Registration under CGST Act 2017 is mandatory for businesses above threshold (₹40L goods / ₹20L services). 7 types of registration are available based on business nature. TaxClue handles all types — from application to GSTIN issuance.

Types: (1) Regular, (2) Composition (≤₹1.5Cr), (3) ISD (Input Service Distributor), (4) Non-Resident Taxable Person, (5) Casual Taxable Person, (6) E-commerce Operator (TCS), (7) UN/Embassy. No threshold for inter-state supply or e-commerce sellers.

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GST Updates 2025–26

E-invoicing mandatory for turnover >₹5 Cr. IMS launched — accept/reject invoices for ITC. HSN 6-digit mandatory >₹5 Cr. QRMP scheme for ≤₹5 Cr. TaxClue monitors all CBIC notifications.

What's Included
  • Free eligibility consultation
  • CA-reviewed application filing
  • Aadhaar OTP authentication
  • ARN tracking & status updates
  • GSTIN certificate delivery
  • GST compliance calendar
  • 30-day post-GSTIN support
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Why It Matters

Why GST Registration is Critical

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Legal Mandate

GST registration is mandatory above threshold. Non-compliance = penalties + prosecution under Sec. 122.

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ITC Benefits

Claim Input Tax Credit to reduce your effective tax outflow — saves significant working capital every month.

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Compliance Score

Good GST compliance history enables bank loans, government tenders, and business growth.

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Govt Tenders

GSTIN mandatory for GeM portal and all central/state government procurement contracts.

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Inter-State Trade

Seamless supply across all states with the IGST mechanism — unlocks nationwide market access.

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Digital Compliance

100% online — returns, payments, refunds, e-invoicing all managed on the GST portal.

Financial Impact

How ITC Saves You Money

❌ Without GST Registration
₹100
Purchase cost
+
₹18
GST paid (18%)
=
₹118
Your total cost
₹18 permanently absorbed — no recovery possible
VS
₹18 saved
✅ With GST Registration
₹118
Pay at purchase
₹18
ITC claimed back
=
₹100
Net effective cost
₹18 fully recovered — cash flow protected
ITC Savings at Scale — Annual Purchases
₹10 Lakh purchases
₹1.8L saved
₹50 Lakh purchases
₹9L saved
₹1 Crore purchases
₹18L saved
₹5 Crore purchases
₹90L saved

Calculated at 18% GST rate. Actual savings depend on GST rate applicable to your industry and ITC eligibility.

Eligibility

Who Needs to Register?

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Businesses >₹40L turnover

Mandatory for goods-based businesses crossing ₹40L annual turnover (₹20L in special category states).

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E-commerce Sellers

No threshold — mandatory for all sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and every other platform.

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Inter-State Suppliers

No threshold — mandatory for any supply of goods or services crossing a state border.

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Service Providers >₹20L

Mandatory for consultants, agencies, and freelancers above ₹20L annual revenue.

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Importers / Exporters

Mandatory regardless of turnover. Enables IGST refund on exports and seamless import compliance.

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Manufacturers

Input-output ITC management across raw materials, production, and supply chain.

Interactive Tool

GST Type Finder

Enter your turnover and business category — instantly know which registration type applies.

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Document Checklist

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Process

GSTIN in 5 Steps

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Consultation

Free call — determine correct GST type & eligibility

Day 1
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Documents

Collect via WhatsApp / email — zero office visits

Day 1–2
03
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CA Filing

CA-reviewed application filed with Aadhaar OTP on GST portal

Day 2–3
04
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ARN Issued

Application Reference Number — portal tracking begins

Same Day
05

GSTIN Delivered

GSTIN certificate + compliance calendar sent to you

Day 3–7
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GST Types Comparison

All 7 Types — Quick Comparison

GST TypeTurnover ThresholdReturnsKey Feature
RegularAbove ₹40L (goods) / ₹20L (services)GSTR-1, 3B monthlyFull ITC available
Composition≤₹1.5 Cr (goods) / ≤₹50L (services)CMP-08 quarterly, GSTR-4 annualFixed rate, no ITC
ISDAnyGSTR-6 monthlyDistribute ITC to branches
QRMP≤₹5 CrGSTR-1/3B quarterlyPMT-06 monthly payment
E-commerceAny (no threshold)GSTR-8 monthlyTCS collection
Non-ResidentAnyGSTR-5 monthly5-day advance registration
Casual TaxableAnyGSTR-1, 3BAdvance tax deposit
Market Intelligence

GST Registration — Type Distribution

Based on ~1.8 Cr active GST registrations in India as of 2025.

Regular GST
78%~1.4 Cr · most common
Composition
15%~27L · small businesses
ISD
4%Multi-branch ITC distribution
E-commerce Operator
2%Marketplace TCS operators
Others
1%Non-Resident / Casual / UN
Key Stats
0%choose Regular GST
0active registrations
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🏢 78%

Regular GST

Threshold: ₹40L goods / ₹20L services

Full ITC claim on all purchases. Mandatory for inter-state, e-commerce sellers. File GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B monthly/quarterly.

Best for: Most businesses, traders, manufacturers, service providers
🏪 15%

Composition Scheme

Threshold: ≤ ₹1.5 Cr turnover

Fixed tax rate (1–6%). Simplified quarterly returns (CMP-08). No ITC on purchases. Cannot do inter-state supply.

Best for: Small retailers, restaurants, local service providers
🏗️ 4%

ISD (Input Service Distributor)

For multi-branch companies

Distribute common ITC (consultancy, software, rent) across branches/units. Separate GSTIN required for ISD function.

Best for: Companies with multiple GSTINs sharing common expenses
🛒 2%

E-commerce Operator

No turnover threshold

Mandatory TCS (Tax Collected at Source) at 1% on net supplies. File GSTR-8 monthly. Separate from e-commerce seller registration.

Best for: Marketplace operators (Amazon, Flipkart type platforms)
✈️ 1%

Non-Resident / Casual / Others

Temporary or foreign entities

Non-Resident Taxable Person: foreign businesses supplying in India. Casual: temporary Indian businesses. Advance tax deposit mandatory.

Best for: Foreign vendors, event-based businesses, UN/Embassy
Compliance Calendar

Monthly Due Dates — At a Glance

11th
GSTR-1 Outward supply details Monthly
13th
GSTR-2B ITC auto-population Auto
20th
GSTR-3B Summary + tax payment Monthly
25th
PMT-06 QRMP monthly payment QRMP only
EOM
ITC Recon GSTR-2B vs books Ongoing
Annual Returns
30 AprGSTR-4Composition annual return
31 DecGSTR-9Annual return (>₹2 Cr)
31 DecGSTR-9CReconciliation (self-certified)
BeforeE-way BillGoods movement >₹50,000
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Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

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Act before a notice arrives

Non-compliance leads to GST cancellation, heavy fines, and criminal prosecution. Regularise now.

DefaultPenalty
Non-registration (Sec. 122)Higher of ₹10,000 or tax due
Late GSTR-1₹50/day (₹20 nil) + 18% interest
Late GSTR-3B₹50/day (₹20 nil) + 18% interest
Non-filing 6+ monthsRegistration cancelled by officer
Wrong ITC claim (Sec. 74)Reversal + 24% interest + 100% penalty
E-invoice non-compliance₹25,000/invoice + ITC denial to buyer
Fake invoice / fraud (Sec. 132)Arrest — non-bailable if evasion >₹5 Cr
Penalty Severity Index
Non-registration
High
Wrong ITC Sec. 74
Critical
Late GSTR-1
Medium
Late GSTR-3B
Medium
E-invoice miss
High
Fake invoice Sec. 132
Arrest
Why TaxClue

Why 5,000+ Businesses Trust Us

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CA / CS Team

Qualified Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries with deep domain expertise.

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End-to-End

From consultation to GSTIN delivery — fully managed, zero effort from you.

Fast Turnaround

3–7 day GSTIN issuance with Aadhaar OTP. No delays, no excuses.

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Always Updated

Monitoring all CBIC notifications, GST Council decisions, and circular updates.

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100% Online

Everything via WhatsApp / email. No office visits ever required.

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₹0 Hidden Charges

Fixed transparent pricing. No surprises at billing.

Our Track Record

TaxClue by the Numbers

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Businesses registered & compliance managed

4.9★Rating

Google verified average across all services

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GSTIN delivered within the committed 7 days

₹0Hidden

Zero surprise charges — fixed transparent fee

7GST Types

All registration types handled under one roof

3–7dGSTIN

Average filing-to-GSTIN turnaround time

Latest Updates

Regulatory Updates 2025–26

  • 2025–26IMS (Invoice Management System) — accept/reject supplier invoices for ITC claim. Impacts GSTR-2B auto-population.
  • 2025E-invoicing threshold ₹5 Cr — mandatory for all B2B transactions. Auto-populated GSTR-1.
  • 2025GSTR-9/9C — mandatory for turnover >₹2 Cr. GSTR-9C self-certified (CA certification removed for most).
  • 2024–2553rd GST Council — rate rationalisation, compliance simplification, amnesty for past defaults.
  • OngoingQRMP Scheme — quarterly GSTR-1/3B for ≤₹5 Cr turnover with PMT-06 monthly payment.
  • OngoingE-way Bill mandatory for goods movement >₹50,000. Extended validity rules apply.
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GST Registration Checklist

Complete document requirements for all 7 registration types with entity-wise breakdown

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GST Penalty Guide 2025–26

All penalties, interest rates, section references — and exactly how to avoid each one

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GST Compliance Calendar

All GSTR due dates, annual deadlines, and payment schedules — printable PDF

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Success Stories

Real Clients. Real Results.

Verified outcomes from businesses we've helped. Names used with permission.

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Manufacturing · Delhi NCR

Multi-State ISD Setup

Multi-GSTIN setup across 4 states with ISD registration + monthly ITC distribution + GSTR-9 annual filing — all managed centrally.

4States
0Notices
₹8.2LITC Saved/yr
✅ ISD Live · Zero Notices · Full ITC Optimised
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D2C E-commerce · Bengaluru

Dual GST — Seller + Operator

GSTR-8 TCS compliance for marketplace + regular GST for own D2C channel. E-invoicing enabled within 48 hours. Zero penalties since onboarding.

2GSTINs
48hE-invoice Live
0Penalties
✅ Dual Compliance · E-Invoice · No Penalty
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Export House · Mumbai

LUT + ITC Refund Recovery

Exporter stuck with ₹14L ITC refund pending for 8 months. LUT filed, refund application relodged with correct documentation — refund credited in 3 weeks.

₹14LRefund
3 wksCredited
8 moBacklog Cleared
✅ LUT Filed · Full Refund · Future Returns Streamlined
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Restaurant Chain · Hyderabad

Composition → Regular Migration

3-outlet restaurant chain crossed ₹1.5 Cr threshold mid-year. Migrated from Composition to Regular GST without lapse. Back ITC on stock claimed correctly.

3Outlets
₹2.1LITC Claimed
0Gap Days
✅ Seamless Migration · ITC Claimed · Zero Gap
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IT Startup · Bengaluru

DPIIT + GST + Company — 1 Week

New SaaS startup needed company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, and GST registration simultaneously for an investor requirement. All three completed in 7 days.

3Registrations
7dTotal Time
1Point of Contact
✅ Company · DPIIT · GSTIN — All Done
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Logistics Firm · Delhi NCR

GST Notice → Zero Liability

Received ASMT-10 scrutiny notice for ITC mismatch between GSTR-2A and 3B (₹6.8L demand). TaxClue filed detailed reply with reconciliation — demand dropped to zero.

₹6.8LDemand
₹0Final Liability
12dResolved
✅ Demand Dropped · Full Reply · Zero Liability
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