Get your GSTIN without guessing at the form.
Eligibility checked properly, REG-01 filed correctly the first time, Aadhaar authentication guided, and the certificate explained — including what you're now obliged to file every month. Handled over WhatsApp, wherever you are in India.
Thresholds are on aggregate turnover across India under one PAN. Special-category states apply lower limits. Verified against CGST Act and CGST Rules as on 03 Aug 2026.
Turnover is only one of the triggers.
Section 24 of the CGST Act lists categories that must register from day one — the turnover threshold gives them no protection at all.
Crossed the turnover limit
Aggregate turnover across India under one PAN — ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services in normal-category states.
Selling across state borders
Inter-state supply of goods generally requires registration regardless of how small the turnover is.
Selling on a marketplace
Sellers supplying through an e-commerce operator must register irrespective of turnover — and platforms won't activate the account without a GSTIN.
Read the e-commerce guideRunning the platform
E-commerce operators required to collect tax at source have their own compulsory registration obligation.
Liable under reverse charge
Where the recipient pays the tax instead of the supplier, registration is compulsory regardless of turnover.
Registering voluntarily
Below the threshold but supplying to registered buyers? Voluntary registration lets you claim input credit and pass it on — with the monthly filing obligations that come with it.
See what filing involvesAgents, input service distributors, casual taxable persons and non-residents also carry compulsory registration obligations. If you're unsure which bucket you fall in, ask before you apply — a wrong category is harder to fix than to avoid.
Thresholds, by supply type and state category.
| Basis | Normal-category states | Special-category states |
|---|---|---|
| Registration — goods only | ₹40 lakh | ₹20 lakh |
| Registration — services | ₹20 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| Composition scheme — goods | ₹1.5 crore | ₹75 lakh |
| Composition scheme — services & mixed suppliers | ₹50 lakh | ₹50 lakh |
| Rule 14A — monthly B2B output tax ceiling | ₹2.5 lakh | ₹2.5 lakh |
| Government fee for registration | Nil | Nil |
Maharashtra is a normal-category state, so the ₹40 lakh goods threshold applies in Pune. The higher goods threshold is not available to every supplier — dealing in certain notified goods, or making supplies in specified states, pulls you back to the lower limit. Figures verified against the CGST Act and CGST Rules as on 03 Aug 2026.
A GSTIN opens doors — and starts a clock.
Input tax credit becomes claimable
GST paid on purchases stops being a sunk cost and starts reducing what you owe — provided your suppliers actually file.
B2B and tender doors open
Corporate buyers need a GSTIN to claim their own credit, and most government tenders won't accept an unregistered supplier.
Returns start immediately
From the effective date you're filing GSTR-1 and 3B — monthly, or quarterly under QRMP. A nil month is still a filing month.
The 30-day rule bites early
Bank account details must be furnished within 30 days of registration, or before the first GSTR-1/IFF — whichever is earlier — or the registration faces suspension.
Late filing compounds
Miss returns and late fees and interest accrue per return, the portal starts blocking subsequent filings, and the registration can be cancelled by the department.
Invoicing rules apply from day one
Tax invoices, HSN/SAC on the face of the invoice, and a place-of-supply call on every transaction — errors here surface later as notices.
Three working days — if you actually qualify.
Rule 14A, notified with effect from 1 November 2025, gives an optional fast-track route: registration granted electronically within three working days of ARN generation, subject to successful Aadhaar authentication. It's open to applicants whose self-assessed monthly output tax on B2B supplies stays within ₹2.5 lakh. The trade-offs are real — one Rule 14A registration per state per PAN, and if the business outgrows the ceiling you must formally withdraw in FORM GST REG-32 before reporting the higher liability. We check whether the route fits before ticking the box, rather than after.
Six steps, and you're not chasing the portal.
Eligibility & documents
We confirm which category you fall in, whether Rule 14A fits, and send a checklist. You share documents on WhatsApp.
REG-01 preparation
Part A and Part B prepared with the right business constitution, place of business and HSN/SAC — the fields that cause most rejections.
Aadhaar authentication
OTP-based e-KYC for the authorised signatory and a promoter or partner. Where the application is flagged, biometric verification at a GST Suvidha Kendra.
ARN & follow-up
Application Reference Number on submission, then we track status and respond to any query raised by the officer.
GSTIN & certificate
Three working days under Rule 14A where eligible; otherwise after officer verification. We share REG-06 and explain the effective date.
Post-registration setup
Bank details furnished within the 30-day window, invoice format set up, and your first filing calendar handed over.
What to keep ready before we start.
Sole proprietor
- PAN of the proprietor
- Aadhaar of the proprietor
- Photograph of the proprietor
- Proof of principal place of business — electricity bill, or rent agreement with owner's NOC
- Bank account proof — cancelled cheque or bank statement
Private Limited or LLP
- PAN of the company or LLP
- Certificate of Incorporation
- MOA and AOA, or the LLP Agreement
- PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of directors or designated partners
- Registered office address proof
- Board resolution or authorisation for the signatory
- Bank account proof
Working from home is acceptable — a residential address can be the principal place of business, with an electricity bill and, if rented, a NOC from the owner.
What people ask before applying.
Is there a government fee for GST registration?
No. The government charges nothing for registration. What you pay is a professional fee for handling eligibility, filing and follow-up.
How long does it take?
Under Rule 14A, registration is granted electronically within three working days of ARN generation, subject to successful Aadhaar authentication. Outside that route, applications requiring officer scrutiny or physical verification typically run longer.
Can I register from a home address?
Yes. A residential address can serve as the principal place of business. You'll need an electricity bill in support, and a no-objection certificate from the owner if the premises are rented.
What happens right after I get the GSTIN?
Filing obligations start from the effective date — GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, monthly or quarterly under QRMP. Bank account details must also be furnished within 30 days of registration or before the first GSTR-1/IFF, whichever comes first.
I sell on Amazon or Flipkart. Do I need it?
Yes. Supplying through an e-commerce operator requires registration irrespective of turnover, and marketplaces won't activate a seller account without a GSTIN.
Should I take the composition scheme?
It lowers the rate and the filing load, but you can't claim input tax credit or pass it to buyers — which usually rules it out for B2B businesses. We'll model both before you choose.
GST Filing Mistakes That Cost SMEs Lakhs
Registration category errors, invoicing gaps and ITC mistakes that quietly cost money after you're registered — with a monthly compliance checklist.
Before and after registration.
Documents Required for GST Registration
The full checklist by entity type, and what usually gets rejected.
The GST Registration Process, Step by Step
What happens on the portal between REG-01 and REG-06.
Registration Cancelled or Suspended? Next Steps
Why it happens, and how revocation actually works.
Registered already? Ongoing filing is covered on our GST returns page, or bundled with books and payroll under a monthly retainer.
Tell us about the business — we'll confirm what applies.
Share a few details and our team confirms scope on WhatsApp within a few hours. Prefer to talk now? WhatsApp or call us directly.
Not sure whether you need to register?
Send us your turnover, what you supply and where your buyers are. We'll tell you whether registration is compulsory, optional or premature.