GST Registration

GST Registration Online in India

GST registration enrols your business under India's Goods and Services Tax system and gives you a GSTIN. Financial Sage handles the whole process, from document review to GSTIN issuance, from ₹399, with filing completed within 24 hours of receiving your documents and payment.

Last updated 15 October 2026

What is GST & GSTIN?

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is India's unified indirect tax on the supply of goods and services. Every business registered under GST gets a GSTIN, a unique 15-digit, state-specific, PAN-based identification number used on every invoice, return, and payment.

Who Needs GST Registration?

Registration is mandatory once your turnover crosses:

• ₹40 lakh for suppliers of goods (₹20 lakh in special-category states)
• ₹20 lakh for suppliers of services (₹10 lakh in special-category states)

Registration is mandatory regardless of turnover for inter-state suppliers, e-commerce sellers, casual taxable persons, and businesses liable under reverse charge. Many freelancers and small businesses also register voluntarily below the threshold to claim input tax credit or work with GST-registered clients.

Benefits of GST Registration

• Legal recognition as a supplier of goods/services
• Ability to claim input tax credit (ITC)
• Eligibility to sell on e-commerce marketplaces
• Easier access to business loans and current accounts
• Ability to do inter-state business without restriction
• Improved credibility with B2B clients

Types of GST

CGST

Central GST, collected by the central government on intra-state sales.

SGST

State GST, collected by the state government on intra-state sales, alongside CGST.

IGST

Integrated GST, collected on inter-state sales and imports.

UTGST

Union Territory GST, which applies instead of SGST in Union Territories without their own legislature.

Documents Required, By Entity Type

Entity Type	Documents Required
Sole Proprietor	PAN & Aadhaar of proprietor, photograph, business address proof, bank account proof.
Partnership / LLP	Partnership deed / LLP agreement, PAN of firm, PAN & Aadhaar of all partners, address proof, bank proof, DSC (for LLP).
HUF	PAN of HUF, PAN & Aadhaar of Karta, HUF declaration/deed, address & bank proof.
Private / Public Company	Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA, company PAN, director PAN/Aadhaar, board resolution, DSC, address & bank proof.
Foreign Company	Passport of authorised signatory, incorporation proof from home country, Indian address & bank proof.

See the full documents checklist page for format requirements and address-proof specifics.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1
Free consultation
We confirm whether you need or should opt for GST registration and identify the right document checklist for your entity type.
2
Document collection
Share documents over WhatsApp or email. We review them for completeness before filing to avoid delays.
3
Application filing
We complete and submit Form REG-01 on the GST portal along with your reviewed documents.
4
ARN & verification
You get an Application Reference Number instantly; Aadhaar e-KYC verification typically happens online.
5
GSTIN issued
Once approved, your GSTIN and REG-06 certificate are generated, usually within 3 to 7 working days.
6
Post-registration support
We help you set up compliant invoicing and flag your first return due date.

Fees & Timeline

The government charges zero fee for GST registration. Our service fee starts from ₹399 and covers consultation, document review, filing, and follow-up. We file your application within 24 hours of receiving documents and payment; GSTIN issuance typically takes 3 to 7 working days depending on the department's review.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Operating without mandatory GST registration attracts a penalty of 10% of the tax due (minimum ₹10,000), or 100% of the tax due in cases of deliberate evasion. On top of that, you lose the ability to claim input tax credit or legally invoice GST-registered clients.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Name/address mismatches between PAN and address proof
• Blurry or oversized document uploads
• Choosing the wrong business constitution type
• Missing DSC/e-sign from the authorised signatory
• Incorrect HSN/SAC code for the principal business activity

Why Financial Sage

We review every document before filing to avoid clarification notices, track your ARN instead of leaving you to check the portal, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout, all at a transparent, published price (₹399 plus 18% GST; the government charges no fee for registration).

Frequently Asked Questions

Any business supplying goods with annual turnover above ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh in special-category states), or supplying services with turnover above ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special-category states), must register for GST. Registration is also mandatory regardless of turnover for inter-state suppliers, e-commerce sellers, casual taxable persons, and those liable under reverse charge.

Yes. Voluntary registration is allowed even if your turnover is below the threshold. Many freelancers and small businesses register voluntarily to claim input tax credit, work with GST-registered clients, or sell on marketplaces that require a GSTIN.

For goods: ₹40 lakh in most states, ₹20 lakh in special-category states (like most North-Eastern and hill states). For services: ₹20 lakh in most states, ₹10 lakh in special-category states. If you supply both goods and services, the goods threshold generally applies once services stay within limits. We'll check your specific case during the free consultation.

Yes. GST registration is state-specific. If your business has a place of operation, warehouse, or branch in more than one state, you need a separate GSTIN for each state, even under the same PAN.

Yes, a residential address can be used as the principal place of business for GST registration, provided you can furnish an address proof such as an electricity bill, property tax receipt, or a rent agreement with a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the owner.

The GST officer typically raises a clarification query if documents are incomplete or inconsistent, and you get a chance to respond within the stipulated time. If the application is rejected outright, you can file a fresh application. We review your documents before filing precisely to avoid this back-and-forth.

A DSC is mandatory for companies and LLPs. Proprietorships and partnerships can complete GST registration using Aadhaar-based e-signature (OTP) instead, which is simpler and doesn't require purchasing a DSC.

No, GST registration itself is free of cost on the government portal. What you pay us covers document preparation, application filing, error-free submission, and follow-up with the GST department until your GSTIN is issued. Our GST Registration plan starts from ₹399.

Once you share your documents and complete payment, we prepare and file your application within 24 hours. After filing, the GST department typically issues the GSTIN within 3 to 7 working days if there are no clarification queries. Occasionally it takes longer if the officer asks for additional documents.

ARN (Application Reference Number) is generated immediately after you submit your GST application. It lets you track your application status on the GST portal in real time. We monitor your ARN status for you and update you as soon as there's movement.

Physical verification is not done for most straightforward applications processed via Aadhaar authentication. It may be triggered if Aadhaar authentication fails, if there are discrepancies in documents, or for specific risk categories, in which case the officer visits the declared business address before approval.

Operating without mandatory GST registration attracts a penalty of 10% of the tax due (minimum ₹10,000), or 100% of the tax due in cases of deliberate evasion. Beyond the monetary penalty, unregistered businesses also lose out on input tax credit and can't legally invoice GST-registered clients.

The most frequent ones we see: mismatched name/address across PAN and address proof, uploading blurry or oversized documents, choosing the wrong business constitution type, missing the authorised signatory's digital signature/e-sign, and selecting incorrect HSN/SAC codes for the principal business activity. Each of these can delay approval or trigger a clarification notice.

Official sources

The rules, rates and deadlines described here are set by the government and do change. This is where they are officially published:

GST Portal, Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)
GST Acts, rules and notifications, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
GST Council, GST Council Secretariat

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