GST registration and filing. Claim the tax credit that is yours.
GST registration gives your business a GSTIN, the number that lets you charge GST on your sales and claim credit for the GST you pay on purchases. Define IPR Solutions handles the registration, later amendments, and the returns that follow.
Free consultation. Fees quoted before you commit to anything.
GST in three numbers
The thresholds and the number
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₹40
lakh a year
The turnover above which a business selling goods must register, in most states.
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₹20
lakh a year
The threshold for a business supplying services, in most states.
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15
characters
The length of a GSTIN, built on the PAN of the business.
Is it yours to register?
Who needs GST registration
Turnover is the usual trigger, but some businesses must register from the first sale.
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Turnover above the threshold
Total sales across India under one PAN cross the limit for goods or for services.
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Sales of goods to other states
A business supplying goods across state borders registers whatever its turnover.
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Selling through e-commerce
Marketplace operators must register, and so must most businesses that sell through them.
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Casual taxable persons
Someone who supplies occasionally in a state where they have no fixed place of business.
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Non-resident suppliers
A business outside India that makes taxable supplies here.
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Voluntary registration
A business below the threshold can register by choice, to claim input tax credit and supply to registered buyers.
Thresholds are lower in some north-eastern and hill states, and the rules change by notification. We check your position against the current rules before you file.
How the number becomes yours
How GST registration works
Five stages on the GST portal, and what happens after the number is issued.
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01 Check
Do you need to register?
We look at your turnover, what you sell and where, and confirm whether registration is required or worth taking voluntarily.
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02 Application
Part A and Part B
The PAN, mobile number and email are verified first. The business details and documents follow in the main application.
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03 Verification
Aadhaar and the officer
The applicants authenticate with Aadhaar, and the tax officer reviews the application. We answer any query raised.
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04 GSTIN
The registration certificate
The GSTIN and the certificate are issued. From here you charge GST on your invoices.
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05 Returns
Filing, period after period
Returns are due even in a period with no sales. We prepare and file them with you.
After registration
The GST returns a regular taxpayer files
Smaller taxpayers can opt to file quarterly while paying tax monthly.
| Return | What it reports | How often |
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| GSTR-1 | Every sale you made, invoice by invoice. | Monthly or quarterly |
| GSTR-3B | A summary of sales, input tax credit claimed, and tax paid. | Monthly or quarterly |
| GSTR-9 | The annual return for the financial year. | Once a year |
Keeping it yours
What you get from Define IPR
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Registration and filing together
One firm for the application and for the returns that follow it.
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Amendments handled
Changes to the address, the business details or the people behind the registration.
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Officer queries answered
We reply to clarifications raised on your application.
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Reminders before due dates
Late returns carry a fee and interest. We keep the dates in view.
What you need to apply
- PAN of the business, or of the proprietor.
- Aadhaar, and a photograph, of each proprietor, partner or director.
- Proof of the business: a certificate of incorporation or a partnership deed.
- Proof of the place of business: a utility bill, and a rent agreement or the owner's consent.
- Bank account details: a cancelled cheque or a statement.
- An authorisation letter or board resolution for the person signing.
One thing to know
The government charges no fee for GST registration. Once registered, you must file returns for every period, including those with no sales.
Registration and returns are filed on the government's GST portal.
Before you decide
GST registration, answered
What is GST registration?
It is the process of enrolling a business under the Goods and Services Tax law. The business receives a 15-character GSTIN, which lets it collect GST on sales and claim credit for the GST paid on its purchases.
Who needs GST registration?
A business whose yearly turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services in most states. Some must register whatever their turnover, including those supplying goods to other states, casual taxable persons and non-resident suppliers.
Is GST mandatory for every business?
No. A business below the threshold that falls in none of the compulsory categories does not have to register. It can still register voluntarily, which helps when customers want GST invoices.
What documents are required?
PAN, identity proof and a photograph of the owners, proof of the business, proof of the business address, and bank details.
How long does GST registration take?
It depends on the verification. An application with Aadhaar authentication and complete documents moves fastest. One that is selected for physical verification, or that draws a query, takes longer.
What is the composition scheme?
It is an option for small taxpayers to pay GST at a flat rate on turnover and file fewer returns. A business under the scheme cannot charge GST on its invoices or claim input tax credit.
Do you handle filing too?
Yes. Define IPR Solutions provides registration and filing support together, and helps with amendments to an existing registration.
How much does GST registration cost?
The government charges no fee for the registration itself. Our professional fee depends on the type of business and whether you want return filing included. We quote it after a free consultation.
Last reviewed . This page is general information, not legal advice.
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