GST registration

GST is the biggest tax reform in India, tremendously improving ease of doing business and increasing the taxpayer base in India by bringing in millions of small businesses in India. By abolishing and subsuming multiple taxes into a single system, tax complexities would be reduced while tax base is increased substantially. Under the new GST regime, all entities involved in buying or selling goods or providing services or both are required to register for GST. Entities without GST registration would not be allowed to collect GST from a customer or claim input tax credit of GST paid or could be penalised. Further, registration under GST is mandatory once an entity crosses the minimum threshold turnover of starts a new business that is expected to cross the prescribed turnover.

As per the GST Council, entities in special category states with an annual turnover of Rs.10 lakhs and above would be required to register under GST. All other entities in rest of India would be required to register for GST if annual turnover exceeds Rs.20 lakhs. There are also various other criteria's, that could make an entity liable for obtaining GST registration - irrespective of annual sales turnover. Entities required to register for GST as per regulations must file for GST application within 30 days from the date on which the entity became liable for registration under GST.

Turnover Criteria

Entities involved in supplying of goods or services with an annual aggregate turnover of more than Rs.20 lakhs in most States are required to register for GST mandatorily. In special category states, the aggregate turnover criteria has been reduced to Rs.10 lakhs.

In addition to the turnover criteria, there are various other conditions that could mandate GST registration. Use the tool above to find if your business must be registered for GST in India.

• Inter-State Supply

Registration under GST is mandatory for entities undertaking inter-state supply of goods and/or services, irrespective of aggregate annual turnover. For example, if a business in Maharashtra supplies goods to a business in Tamil Nadu, then GST registration is required.

• E-Commerce Sellers

Entities involved in the supply of goods or services through e-commerce platforms are mandatorily required to be registered under GST, irrespective of aggregate annual turnover. Hence, sellers on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal would have to register under GST mandatorily.

• Existing Taxpayers

All entities having service tax or VAT or central excise registration must be registered under GST mandatorily. Existing taxpayers have been provided with Provisional ID and password for completion of GST migration formalities and generation of GSTIN by the respective tax departments.

• Casual Taxable Persons

A casual taxable person is someone who occasionally undertakes supply of goods or services having no fixed place of business. An example of a casual taxable person can be a fireworks shops setup during Diwali festival time, selling fireworks or a temporary food stall.

Documents Required for GST Registration

PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

· Certificate of Incorporation

· PAN Card of Company

· Articles of Association, AOA

· Memorandum of Association, MOA

· Resolution signed by board members

· Bank Account Statement.

· EMAIL ID

· PHONE NO.

PROOF OF ADDRESS OF A DIRECTOR:-

· Recent Photographs

· Passport Self attested

· PAN Card Self attested

· Aadhar Card Self attested

· Telephone or Electricity Bill (LATEST/RECENT)

· Bank Account Statement or First of Passbook Self attested

· Proof of appointment of authorized signatory- letter of authorization (LOA)

DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTERED OFFICE

· Copy of electricity bill/landline bill, water bill(LATEST/RECENT)

· Rent Agreement (for rented premises)(VALID AGREEMENT)

· NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the owner