GST Registration — Process, Documents & Fees Explained

Updated: 3 June 2026 | Source: CGST Act 2017, GST Portal | Verified by TaxClue CA Team

GST registration is mandatory when business turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services). The process is fully online on the GST portal: submit PAN, proof of business and bank details, then receive your GSTIN within 7 working days. Government fee is nil. Special category states have a lower threshold of ₹10 lakh.

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Government Fee The GST portal charges zero fee to register. You pay nothing to the government.

Who Must Register for GST?

GST registration is mandatory once aggregate annual turnover crosses the applicable threshold, or in certain cases regardless of turnover.

Supply Type	Threshold (Normal States)	Threshold (Special Category States)
Goods — regular	₹40 lakh	₹20 lakh
Services — regular	₹20 lakh	₹10 lakh
E-commerce operators	Nil — mandatory	Nil
Inter-state supply	Nil — mandatory regardless of turnover	Nil
Casual taxable person	Nil — mandatory	Nil

Special category states: J&K, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, all North-East states, Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh.

GST Registration Process — Step by Step

The entire process takes place on the official GST portal (gst.gov.in). There are no offline visits required.

Visit gst.gov.in and click ‘New Registration’
Navigate to Services → Registration → New Registration to begin the application.
Fill Part A — PAN, mobile, email; get TRN
Enter your PAN, mobile number and email address. Complete OTP verification on both. A Temporary Reference Number (TRN) is generated and sent to your registered mobile and email.
Fill Part B with TRN — business details and document uploads
Log back in using the TRN and fill Part B: business type, principal place of business address, bank account information, authorised signatory details, and HSN/SAC codes. Upload all supporting documents.
Submit using DSC, EVC or Aadhaar OTP
Companies and LLPs must use a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Proprietorships and partnerships may use Electronic Verification Code (EVC) or Aadhaar OTP. Aadhaar OTP is recommended for fastest processing.
ARN (Application Reference Number) generated
On successful submission an ARN is issued immediately. Use this ARN to track the status of your application on the GST portal under Services → Registration → Track Application Status.
GSTIN issued within 7 working days
The assigned GST officer reviews the application. If documents are in order, the GSTIN is approved and the registration certificate is emailed to the registered address.

Documents Required for GST Registration

Document requirements vary by business constitution. Select your entity type below.

Proprietorship

PAN card of proprietor
Aadhaar card of proprietor
Passport-size photograph of proprietor
Address proof of principal place of business (rent agreement + NOC from landlord, or property tax receipt)
Bank statement / cancelled cheque / first page of passbook

Partnership Firm / LLP

Partnership deed or LLP agreement
PAN card of all partners / designated partners
Aadhaar of authorised signatory
Photograph of authorised signatory
Address proof of registered office (rent agreement + NOC, or ownership document)
Bank statement / cancelled cheque

Private Limited Company / OPC

Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
PAN card of the company
PAN and Aadhaar of all directors
Board resolution authorising the signatory
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of authorised signatory — mandatory
Address proof of registered office (utility bill + NOC from owner, or own-property proof)
Bank statement / cancelled cheque in company name

All entity types also need: GST portal account, description of primary business activity, and HSN codes (for goods) or SAC codes (for services) applicable to your products/services.

GST Registration Charges

The Government of India charges zero fee for GST registration. The GST portal does not levy any application, processing, or issuance fee at any stage.

Professional fees (charged by a CA firm or a service like TaxClue) cover document review, application preparation, portal submission, Aadhaar authentication assistance, ARN tracking, and post-registration compliance guidance. These fees vary by service provider and business complexity.

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GST Registration Timeline

Normal Process

7 days

After complete document submission, a GST officer processes and approves the application within 7 working days.

With Aadhaar Auth

3 days

Aadhaar authentication shortens officer processing to 3 working days. Recommended for all applicants.

Incomplete Docs / Query

Extended

If the officer raises a query or documents are missing, the clock stops until the applicant responds with the required information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs GST registration?

Any business whose aggregate turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) in a financial year must register. Registration is also mandatory — regardless of turnover — for e-commerce operators, inter-state suppliers, and casual taxable persons.

What is the turnover threshold for GST registration?

₹40 lakh for goods and ₹20 lakh for services in normal states. In special category states (J&K, Uttarakhand, HP, North-East states, Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh) the threshold is ₹20 lakh for goods and ₹10 lakh for services. Threshold is based on aggregate turnover in a financial year.

How long does GST registration take?

7 working days for the normal process after complete document submission. With Aadhaar authentication the GST officer processes within 3 working days. Incomplete documents or queries raised by the officer extend the timeline until the query is resolved.

What documents are needed for GST registration?

PAN card, Aadhaar card, proof of business address (rent agreement + NOC or ownership proof), bank account details (cancelled cheque or passbook), and business constitution documents — Certificate of Incorporation and MOA/AOA for companies, partnership deed or LLP agreement for firms. All businesses also need a GST portal account, business activity description, and applicable HSN/SAC codes.

Is GST registration free?

Government fee is ₹0 — the GST portal charges nothing to submit or process an application. You may pay professional fees if you use a CA or a service like TaxClue for document preparation, portal filing, and post-registration follow-up.

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