GST Registration
ARN the same day and GSTIN within 3 working days on the Rule 14A fast-track route (where eligible). Aadhaar authentication and REG-03 replies included.
What's included
- ✅ REG-01 filing under the Rule 14A fast-track option (where eligible) — ARN the same day
- ✅ Aadhaar authentication / biometric-appointment guidance
- ✅ REG-03 clarification reply — included
- ✅ HSN / SAC code selection
- ✅ GST certificate + e-invoicing readiness check
Documents you provide
- PAN & Aadhaar of the proprietor / partners / directors
- Passport-size photo of the proprietor / partners / directors
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar + email ID (for OTPs)
- If the shop or office is your own: latest electricity bill, property-tax receipt or municipal khata
- If it is rented: rent agreement + owner's electricity bill or property-tax receipt (and owner's ID proof, if the agreement is not registered)
- If it belongs to family or is shared: consent letter (NOC) from the owner + owner's ID proof + owner's electricity bill or property-tax receipt
- Company, LLP or firm: Certificate of Incorporation or partnership deed + authorisation letter / board resolution for the signatory
- Cancelled cheque or bank statement (can be added after registration)
Regular route — Rule 9: 7 working days; 30 days if the department visits the premises; a clarification notice adds up to 7 + 7 working days.
Note: the GST portal may call the applicant once to a GST Suvidha Kendra for biometric verification.
Turnaround: 3 working days
From the day we receive all documents. Government processing time may vary.
Statutory basis: Sec. 22–25, CGST Act, 2017 r/w Rules 8, 9, 9A and 14A, CGST Rules, 2017 (Rules 9A and 14A inserted by Notification No. 18/2025-Central Tax, dt. 31.10.2025)
What is GST registration?
GST registration is the process of getting a 15-digit GST Identification Number (GSTIN) from the GST portal. Once registered, a business can charge GST on its invoices, claim input tax credit on its purchases and file GST returns. The government charges no fee, and the application is made online in Form GST REG-01.
The GSTIN is built from your PAN. The first two digits are the state code, the next ten are the PAN, the 13th digit counts registrations under the same PAN in that state, the 14th is "Z" by default and the 15th is a check digit. One PAN can hold a separate GSTIN in every state where it does business.
Who must register for GST?
You must register when your aggregate turnover in a financial year crosses Rs 40 lakh for goods or Rs 20 lakh for services — or straight away, whatever your turnover, if you sell goods to another state, sell through an e-commerce marketplace, or fall in another compulsory category under Section 24 of the CGST Act.
| What you supply | Register once aggregate turnover crosses |
|---|---|
| Goods only, in most states | Rs 40 lakh a year |
| Services, or goods and services together | Rs 20 lakh a year |
| Services in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura | Rs 10 lakh a year |
| Goods in some north-eastern and hill states | Rs 10 lakh or Rs 20 lakh — check your state's limit before relying on Rs 40 lakh |
Aggregate turnover counts taxable, exempt, export and inter-state supplies of every business on the same PAN across India — not just one shop.
Compulsory registration, whatever the turnover
- Selling goods from one state to another (inter-state services stay covered by the turnover limit)
- Selling goods or services through an e-commerce operator such as Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho (very small sellers have limited exemptions, on conditions)
- Casual taxable persons — for example, a stall at a trade fair in another state
- Persons who must pay tax under reverse charge
- Non-resident taxable persons
- E-commerce operators, and persons who must deduct TDS or collect TCS under GST
- Input service distributors, and agents supplying on behalf of a registered principal
You can also register voluntarily below the limit (Section 25(3)). Many small businesses do, because B2B buyers want a GST invoice to claim input tax credit.
How much does GST registration cost?
The government fee for GST registration is nil. You pay only a professional fee if an expert files it for you — Veefiling charges Rs 299. A company or LLP also needs a Class-3 digital signature (DSC) of its authorised signatory; a proprietor or partnership firm can sign with an Aadhaar OTP instead.
| Item | Proprietor / partnership firm | LLP / company |
|---|---|---|
| Government fee | Nil | Nil |
| Veefiling professional fee | Rs 299 | Rs 299 |
| Signature | Aadhaar OTP (EVC) — free | Class-3 DSC — Rs 1,299 for 2 years if you do not have one |
| Reply to a department query (REG-03) | Included | Included |
| Total | Rs 299 | Rs 299, plus a DSC if needed |
How long does GST registration take?
Most small businesses now get a GSTIN within 3 working days. Since 1 November 2025, Rule 14A (the simplified option) and Rule 9A (electronic grant after a risk check) allow approval within 3 working days of Aadhaar authentication. Otherwise the officer has 7 working days, or up to 30 days if the premises must be physically verified.
| Route | Time limit after a complete application | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 14A — simplified option | 3 working days | You choose it in REG-01 and your tax on B2B sales stays within Rs 2.5 lakh a month |
| Rule 9A — electronic grant | 3 working days | The portal's risk analysis clears the application after Aadhaar authentication |
| Rule 9 — regular | 7 working days | Normal processing by the GST officer |
| Rule 9 — with physical verification | Up to 30 days | Aadhaar authentication not done, or the officer orders a site visit |
| Clarification notice (REG-03) | 7 working days to reply, then up to 7 working days for the decision | When the officer asks a question about the application |
The portal may also ask the applicant to visit a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) once for biometric Aadhaar verification and a photograph. We book the slot and tell you exactly what to carry.
What is Rule 14A, and should you choose it?
Rule 14A is a simplified GST registration option for small businesses, in force from 1 November 2025. You can choose it if your own estimate of output tax on supplies to GST-registered buyers will not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh a month, counting CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST and cess together. Registration is then granted electronically within 3 working days of Aadhaar authentication.
Rs 2.5 lakh is a tax figure, not turnover. At the 18% rate it equals roughly Rs 13.9 lakh of B2B sales a month; at 5%, about Rs 50 lakh. Sales to consumers (B2C) do not count towards the limit.
- Choose it if you are a new trader, shop, freelancer or online seller whose B2B tax will stay well within the limit. It is the fastest route.
- Think twice if you expect large B2B orders soon. While you are on Rule 14A your B2B output tax has to stay within the limit, so a fast-growing distributor or manufacturer is often better off on the regular route.
Before filing, we look at your expected sales mix and tell you which route fits.
Documents required for GST registration
| Document | Proprietor | Partnership firm | LLP / company |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAN | Proprietor's PAN | Firm's PAN and partners' PAN | Entity's PAN and directors' or partners' PAN |
| Aadhaar and photo | Proprietor | Partners | Directors or designated partners, and the authorised signatory |
| Proof of constitution | — | Partnership deed | Certificate of Incorporation or LLP agreement |
| Proof of business address | Electricity bill or property-tax receipt; rent agreement or owner's consent letter if not owned | Same | Same |
| Authorisation | — | Authorisation letter signed by the partners | Board resolution or authorisation letter |
| How the application is signed | Aadhaar OTP | Aadhaar OTP | Class-3 DSC |
| Bank account proof | After registration | After registration | After registration |
A home address is fine for a business run from home. If the house is in a family member's name, add their consent letter and ID proof with the electricity bill.
GST registration process, step by step
- Part A of REG-01: enter PAN, mobile number and email, and verify both by OTP. The portal gives a Temporary Reference Number (TRN).
- Part B of REG-01: business details, promoters, authorised signatory, principal place of business, goods and services with HSN/SAC codes, and the Rule 14A choice if you are eligible.
- Upload documents: photographs, proof of constitution and proof of address.
- Aadhaar authentication: each person named gets an OTP link. Some applicants are called once to a GST Suvidha Kendra for biometric verification.
- Sign and submit with Aadhaar OTP or DSC. The portal issues the Application Reference Number (ARN) in Form REG-02 — with us, the same day.
- Processing: approval under Rule 14A, 9A or 9 — or a clarification notice in REG-03, answered in REG-04 within 7 working days.
- Certificate: the GSTIN and the registration certificate in Form REG-06 appear on the portal, and we send both to you on WhatsApp.
What to do after you get your GSTIN
- Add your bank account on the portal within 30 days of registration, or before filing your first GSTR-1 or IFF, whichever is earlier (Rule 10A). Missing it can get the registration suspended.
- Display the registration certificate at your principal place of business and your GSTIN on the name board (Rule 18).
- Issue GST invoices showing your GSTIN, the HSN/SAC code and the correct rate.
- File returns: GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B every month, or quarterly under QRMP if turnover is up to Rs 5 crore. A nil return is still due in a month with no sales. The late fee on GSTR-3B is Rs 50 a day (Rs 20 for a nil return), plus 18% interest on tax paid late.
Our monthly GST return plan starts at Rs 449 a month and covers GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and the GSTR-2B reconciliation.
Penalty for not registering when required
A business that is liable to register but does not is liable to a penalty of Rs 10,000 or the tax evaded, whichever is higher, under Section 122 of the CGST Act — on top of the tax itself and interest. Until it registers, it also cannot collect GST from customers or pass input tax credit to its buyers.
Why GST applications get a query (REG-03) or a rejection
- The address proof does not match the address typed in the application, or the electricity bill is in another person's name with no consent letter.
- The rent agreement or consent letter is unsigned or expired, or the owner's ID proof is missing.
- A partner's or director's photo is missing, or Aadhaar is not linked to the mobile number used for the OTP.
- The wrong ward or circle is selected, or a business that clearly needs a shop or godown is registered at a home address with no explanation.
- The HSN/SAC codes do not match the business description.
Every REG-03 reply is included in our Rs 299 fee, and we file it within the 7-working-day window. If you already received a notice, see GST notice reply.
Regular GST or the composition scheme?
| Regular GST | Composition scheme | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can choose it | Any registered business | Turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore for goods and restaurants (Rs 75 lakh in special category states), Rs 50 lakh for services |
| Tax rate | The GST rate of each item or service | 1% for traders and manufacturers, 5% for restaurants, 6% for services |
| Input tax credit | Yes | No |
| Charge GST to customers | Yes, on a tax invoice | No — issue a bill of supply |
| Inter-state sale of goods | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Returns | GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B | CMP-08 every quarter and GSTR-4 once a year |
Composition suits small shops selling to consumers within one state. If your buyers are businesses that want input tax credit, regular GST is usually better. We help you pick when we file.
GST Registration — by city
City-specific government fees and stamp duty:
Frequently asked questions
How much does GST registration cost?
The government fee is nil. Veefiling's professional fee is Rs 299, which includes any reply to a department query (REG-03). A company or LLP also needs a Class-3 digital signature of its authorised signatory if it does not already have one.
How long does GST registration take?
Usually 3 working days under Rule 14A or Rule 9A, counted after Aadhaar authentication. On the regular route the officer has 7 working days, or up to 30 days if the premises are physically verified. A clarification notice adds 7 working days to reply and up to 7 for the decision.
Is GST registration mandatory for a small business?
Only once aggregate turnover crosses Rs 40 lakh for goods or Rs 20 lakh for services (lower in some states) — unless you fall in a compulsory category, such as selling goods to another state or selling through an e-commerce marketplace. Below the limit, registration is optional.
Can I get GST registration for a business run from home?
Yes. A residential address can be the principal place of business. Upload the electricity bill or property-tax receipt; if the house belongs to a family member, add their consent letter and ID proof.
Do I need a separate GST registration for each state?
Yes. You need one GSTIN in every state or union territory where you have a place of business. More shops or godowns in the same state are added to the same GSTIN as additional places of business.
Can I sell on Amazon or Flipkart without GST registration?
In most cases you need a GSTIN to sell through an e-commerce marketplace. A small seller supplying goods only within its own state and below the turnover limit can stay unregistered on conditions, but most marketplaces still ask for a GSTIN when you sign up.
What is the difference between ARN and GSTIN?
The ARN (Application Reference Number) is issued in Form REG-02 as soon as the application is submitted, and lets you track its status. The GSTIN is the 15-digit registration number issued after approval, with the certificate in Form REG-06.
Do I need a bank account to apply for GST registration?
Not at the time of applying. Add the bank account on the GST portal within 30 days of registration, or before filing your first GSTR-1 or IFF, whichever is earlier. If you miss it, the registration can be suspended.
What is Rule 14A GST registration?
A simplified registration option in force from 1 November 2025 for applicants whose output tax on supplies to GST-registered buyers will not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh a month. Registration is granted electronically within 3 working days of Aadhaar authentication.
What happens if my GST application is rejected?
The officer issues Form REG-05 with the reasons. You can apply again with corrected documents; there is no government fee. Common causes are address proof that does not match the application and a missed reply to a REG-03 query.
Can I cancel my GST registration later?
Yes. If the business closes, or turnover stays below the limit and you no longer want to be registered, you can apply for cancellation in Form REG-16 after filing all pending returns. See our GST cancellation service.
Do I have to file GST returns if there are no sales?
Yes. A registered business must file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B (or the quarterly returns under QRMP) even in a month with no sales. The late fee for a nil GSTR-3B is Rs 20 a day. We file nil returns for Rs 149 a month.
Official sources
The rules, forms and government fees on this page come from these portals. Every filing is made on the official portal, and you get the government reference number.
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