GST Registration
GST Registration for E-commerce Sellers
E-commerce runs from marketplace sellers on Amazon and Flipkart to independent D2C brands on Shopify. The common thread is that GST compliance gets more involved than a typical offline business, thanks to TCS deductions, multi-state fulfilment, and inter-state shipping. We set all of it up correctly from registration onward.
Marketplace sellers: mandatory GST
Selling through a marketplace requires GST registration whatever your turnover, plus monthly TCS reconciliation.
Own-website sellers: threshold-based
Standard turnover thresholds apply, though many register early for payment gateway and logistics onboarding.
Multi-state fulfilment
Using fulfilment centres or 3PL warehouses across states can call for additional state-wise GST registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. GST registration is mandatory for anyone selling goods through an e-commerce marketplace like Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho, regardless of turnover. Marketplaces also deduct TCS (Tax Collected at Source) at 1% on your sales, which you can claim as credit against your GST liability.
If you sell directly through your own website (not via a marketplace operator), standard GST registration thresholds apply based on turnover (₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services) rather than the marketplace-specific mandatory rule. Registering early is still worth it if you plan to scale or sell inter-state.
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.
Related Reading
For the full GST registration walkthrough, covering eligibility, documents, fees, and penalties, see our main GST Registration guide.
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