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GST service tax

What is GST?

GST is a single, indirect tax that replaced multiple taxes like VAT, Service Tax, and Excise Duty. It's levied on the supply of goods and services across India.

Who Needs GST Registration?

  • Businesses with an annual turnover exceeding ₹40 lakhs (₹20 lakhs in special category states)
  • Inter-state suppliers of goods and services
  • E-commerce sellers and platforms
  • Casual taxable persons and non-resident taxable persons
  • Businesses making taxable supplies on behalf of others (like agents)

Benefits of GST Registration

Legal Recognition of Business

GST registration provides your business with a legal identity, helping build trust with clients, vendors, and government authorities.

Input Tax Credit (ITC)

Claim credit for taxes paid on purchases, reducing your overall tax liability and improving cash flow.

Eligibility for Inter-State Sales

GST-registered businesses can legally sell goods or services across state borders, expanding their market reach.

Easy Compliance and Filing

Centralized and digital return filing system simplifies tax compliance under one unified GST regime.

Better Business Image

GSTIN enhances business credibility, which is essential when working with larger companies or government agencies.

Access to E-Commerce Platforms

Mandatory for selling on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, etc., giving businesses access to a broader customer base.

Avoid Penalties and Legal Issues

Being registered keeps your business compliant with tax laws and helps avoid heavy penalties for non-registration.

GST

GSTIN (GST Identification Number)

After registration, businesses receive a 15-digit GSTIN which must be displayed at the place of business and on invoices.

GST Registration Thresholds

Minimum turnover requirements for mandatory GST registration in India

General Threshold Limit for GST Registration

₹40 Lakhs – This is the threshold for most businesses involved in the supply of goods.

₹20 Lakhs – This is the threshold for businesses involved in providing services.

Special Category States (Turnover Limits)

₹20 Lakhs – For goods suppliers in special category states.

₹10 Lakhs – For service providers in special category states.

Interstate Supply (Pan-India)

₹40 Lakhs – Businesses engaged in interstate supply of goods need to get GST registered regardless of their turnover.

E-commerce Operators

E-commerce operators must register for GST, irrespective of their turnover, if they facilitate the supply of goods or services.

Casual Taxable Persons and Non-Resident Taxable Persons:

A casual taxable person or non-resident taxable person needs to register for GST regardless of the turnover threshold. These are typically temporary setups for businesses operating occasionally or from outside India.





Benefits of Voluntary GST Registration
Claim Input Tax Credit (ITC)
Voluntary GST registration allows businesses to claim Input Tax Credit, reducing overall tax liability by offsetting taxes paid on inputs.
Enhance Business Credibility
Being GST-registered signals professionalism and reliability, boosting trust among customers and partners.
Deal with Interstate Suppliers & E-commerce
GST registration enables seamless transactions with interstate suppliers and access to e-commerce platforms, expanding business opportunities.