GST Registration Online Your GSTIN filed right the first time, from ₹999
Apply for GST registration with a Chartered Accountant who drafts your REG-01, checks every document before it goes to the officer and tracks your ARN until the certificate is issued. Nine registration types, one fixed fee, no government fee.
Reviewed by CA Deepak Jaiswal · Last updated 21 September 2026
A CA checks your eligibility before filing. Serving 250+ clients from Kolkata, Delhi and Bengaluru.
From ₹999
Professional fee
₹0
Government fee
9
Registration types
3-day
Rule 14A route for eligible applicants
What is GST registration?
GST registration is the process of getting a 15-character GSTIN from the GST department so you can collect GST, claim input tax credit and file GST returns. You apply online in Form GST REG-01, and the approved certificate is issued in Form GST REG-06.
Registration is state-wise and linked to your PAN. A business operating from two states needs two GSTINs, one for each state.
Once registered, you must charge GST on your taxable sales, show your GSTIN on invoices and file returns on time, even in months with no sales.
Who must register for GST? Turnover limits and compulsory cases
You must register when your aggregate turnover in a financial year crosses the threshold for your state and type of supply, or when your business falls in a compulsory category, whatever your turnover.
Turnover thresholds
| Type of supplier | Normal states | Special category states |
|---|---|---|
| Only goods | ₹40 lakh | ₹20 lakh |
| Services, or goods and services | ₹20 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
Aggregate turnover is counted at PAN level across India. It includes taxable, exempt and export supplies, and excludes GST itself. If you sell both goods and services, the lower services limit usually applies.
Compulsory registration regardless of turnover
Section 24 of the CGST Act requires registration from the first rupee of turnover in these cases:
- You make inter-state taxable supplies of goods.
- You sell goods through an e-commerce operator such as a marketplace.
- You are a casual taxable person or a non-resident taxable person.
- You must deduct TDS or collect TCS under GST.
- You are an Input Service Distributor.
- You supply online information and database access or retrieval (OIDAR) services from outside India to Indian consumers.
- You pay tax under reverse charge, or act as an agent supplying on behalf of a registered person.
The 30-day rule
Section 25 gives you 30 days from the date you become liable to apply. If your turnover crosses ₹20 lakh on 10 November, your REG-01 should be filed by 10 December. Sales made before registration are still taxable, so a late application means paying tax you could not collect from customers.
Nine types of GST registration, compared with fees
There are nine ways to register under GST, and the right one depends on how and where you sell. Most businesses need Regular registration; the others cover specific models.
| Registration type | Who it is for | Turnover threshold | Main returns | Regikart fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Businesses above the limit, inter-state sellers | ₹40 lakh goods / ₹20 lakh services | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B | ₹1,499 (₹999 under Rule 14A) |
| Composition | Small manufacturers, traders, restaurants, service providers | Up to ₹1.5 crore goods (₹75 lakh special category states) / ₹50 lakh services | CMP-08, GSTR-4 | ₹999 |
| Casual taxable person | Exhibitors, event and seasonal sellers in a state with no fixed place of business | None, compulsory | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B | ₹999 |
| Non-resident taxable person | Foreign suppliers without a fixed place of business in India | None, compulsory | GSTR-5 | ₹999 |
| E-commerce operator | Marketplaces and aggregator platforms | None, compulsory | GSTR-8, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B | ₹999 |
| TDS / TCS registrant | Government departments and notified deductors, e-commerce operators collecting TCS | None, compulsory | GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 | ₹1,499 |
| Input Service Distributor | Head offices distributing credit on common services to branches | None | GSTR-6 | ₹999 |
| OIDAR provider | Overseas SaaS, streaming and digital content sellers to Indian consumers | None, compulsory | GSTR-5A | ₹1,499 |
| SEZ unit / developer | Units and developers inside a Special Economic Zone | As applicable | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, refunds | ₹1,499 |
A casual taxable person must deposit advance tax equal to the estimated tax liability for the period of registration before the registration is granted.
Which type fits you
- Selling within one state, turnover under ₹1.5 crore, mostly to consumers: compare Regular and Composition. Composition means a low flat rate (1% for manufacturers and traders, 5% for restaurants, 6% for service providers) but no input tax credit and no tax invoices.
- Selling to other businesses or across states: Regular. Your buyers want input tax credit, and inter-state sellers of goods cannot use composition.
- A foreign company: Non-resident taxable person if you supply goods or services in India temporarily; OIDAR if you sell digital services to Indian consumers.
- Unsure: ask our team to check your case. We confirm the type in writing before we file.
GST registration fees
There is no government fee for GST registration. The GST portal charges nothing for REG-01, and our professional fee is ₹999 under the Rule 14A 3-day route and ₹1,499 for Regular registration.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regikart professional fee, registration under Rule 14A (3 working days) | ₹999 |
| Regikart professional fee, Regular registration | ₹1,499 |
| Regikart professional fee, other types | ₹999 to ₹1,499 (see the table above) |
| Government fee for REG-01 | No government fee |
| Government fee for amendment (REG-14), cancellation (REG-16) or revocation (REG-21) | No government fee |
Professional fees exclude GST at 18%. There is no government fee for GST registration; any tax deposit a casual or non-resident taxable person must make is tax, not a fee, and is paid directly to the department. Fees verified on 21 September 2026.
What is included in our fee
- Eligibility and registration-type check with a CA
- Drafting of REG-01, including HSN or SAC codes for your main goods and services
- Pre-check of every document for the address, name and signature issues that trigger queries
- Help with Aadhaar OTP authentication, and guidance if a biometric appointment is required
- Replies to any REG-03 query through REG-04, at no extra charge
- GSTIN, REG-06 certificate and a first-returns checklist emailed to you
Penalties and late payment are not fees. They are covered separately below.
Documents required for GST registration
You need your PAN, the Aadhaar of the proprietor, partners or directors, proof of your business address and bank details. Entities also need their constitution documents and an authorisation for the signatory. Setting up alone? See sole proprietorship registration for the other registrations a proprietor may need.
Documents by type of business
| Business type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Sole proprietor | PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor, photograph, address proof of the business premises, bank statement or cancelled cheque |
| Partnership firm | PAN of the firm, partnership deed, PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of partners, authorisation letter for the signatory, address proof, bank details |
| LLP | PAN of the LLP, certificate of incorporation, LLP agreement, PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of designated partners, authorisation, address proof, bank details, DSC of the signatory |
| Private limited or OPC | PAN of the company, certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA, board resolution authorising the signatory, PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of directors, address proof, bank details, DSC of the signatory |
| Trust, society or Section 8 company | PAN, registration certificate, trust deed or bye-laws (MOA and AOA for a Section 8 company), details of trustees or members, authorisation, address proof, bank details |
Companies and LLPs sign the application with a Class 3 digital signature. Proprietors and firms can sign with an Aadhaar-based e-signature.
Address proof: what the officer checks
Address proof causes more queries than any other document. Keep these ready:
- Owned premises: latest electricity bill, property tax receipt or municipal khata in the owner's name.
- Rented premises: rent agreement plus the owner's electricity bill or property tax receipt.
- Premises owned by a relative or used free: consent letter or NOC from the owner plus the owner's utility bill.
- Shared or co-working space: the service agreement and the landlord's proof. A virtual office can work, but the officer may visit, so the space must be real and accessible.
The name and address on every document should match what you enter in REG-01, letter for letter.
GST registration process, step by step
GST registration takes four steps: eligibility check, document collection, REG-01 filing with Aadhaar authentication, and approval. Where no query is raised, our clients usually receive the GSTIN in 5-7 working days.
Eligibility check (day 1)
A CA confirms whether you need to register, which type, and in which states.
Documents (day 1-2)
You upload scans; we check names, addresses and signatures before filing.
REG-01 and authentication (day 2-3)
We file Part A (PAN, mobile, email) and Part B on gst.gov.in. You receive an ARN. The promoters then complete Aadhaar authentication.
Approval
The officer approves the application and issues REG-06, or raises a query in REG-03. We reply in REG-04 with the clarification or document asked for.
Aadhaar authentication and biometric verification
Under Rule 8(4A), the applicant and key persons must authenticate Aadhaar. For most applicants this is an OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile. Where the portal flags an application, you receive an appointment for biometric authentication and photograph capture at a GST Suvidha Kendra, and you must carry your original Aadhaar and PAN.
If Aadhaar authentication is not completed, the application moves to physical verification of your premises, which takes longer.
Rule 14A: GST registration in 3 working days
Since 1 November 2025, Rule 14A (Notification 18/2025-Central Tax dated 31 October 2025) offers a simplified route. If you declare that your output tax on supplies to registered persons will not exceed ₹2.5 lakh a month, registration is granted within 3 working days after successful Aadhaar authentication.
It suits small B2B suppliers and most B2C businesses. The catch: you must stay within the ₹2.5 lakh limit. To leave the scheme you apply in Form REG-32, and the officer's order comes in Form REG-33. We tell you before filing whether Rule 14A is sensible for your projected sales. Our fee for a Rule 14A registration is ₹999.
Physical verification
Instruction 03/2025 (17 April 2025) guides officers on verifying the place of business. An officer may visit, photograph the premises and check the name board. Make sure someone can receive the officer during business hours and that the address matches your documents.
How to check GST registration status and download the certificate
You can track your application with the ARN and download the certificate from the portal once approved. We send both to you, but here is how to do it yourself.
Check status with ARN: go to gst.gov.in, then Services, Registration, Track Application Status. Select ARN, enter it and the captcha. Status shows as Pending for Processing, Pending for Clarification (a REG-03 query), Approved or Rejected.
Download REG-06: log in to gst.gov.in with the credentials emailed to you, then Services, User Services, View or Download Certificates, and download the certificate.
Common reasons GST applications are rejected
Most rejections come from document mismatches and missed query deadlines, not from eligibility. These are the ones we fix before filing:
- Address proof in a different name from the rent agreement or NOC, with no link between them.
- Electricity bill or tax receipt that is old, cropped or unreadable.
- Business name in REG-01 not matching the PAN or incorporation certificate.
- Aadhaar authentication not completed, or the biometric appointment missed.
- No reply, or an incomplete reply, to the REG-03 query within the time given.
- Premises closed or not traceable during physical verification.
- Principal place of business described vaguely, such as a residential address with no business use shown.
- Goods or services codes that do not fit the stated business.
If your application was rejected, you can file a fresh REG-01 after fixing the issue. We review the rejection order first so the same point is not raised again.
Want a CA to check your documents before you file?
Send us your PAN and address proof on WhatsApp. We tell you whether anything will trigger a query.
Voluntary GST registration: pros and cons
You can register even if your turnover is below the limit. It makes sense if most of your customers are GST-registered businesses; it rarely makes sense if you sell mainly to consumers.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Claim input tax credit on purchases and expenses | You must charge GST on every taxable sale, which raises prices for consumers |
| Business buyers can claim credit, which helps you win B2B orders | Monthly or quarterly returns become compulsory, including nil returns |
| Marketplaces and large clients often insist on a GSTIN | Late fees and interest apply if you miss a return |
| Makes future growth and inter-state sales simple | Exiting needs a cancellation application and a final return |
Multiple GST registrations: other states and branches in one state
You need a separate GSTIN for each state from which you make taxable supplies. Within one state, you can choose to take separate registrations for different places of business under Rule 11.
If you take separate registrations in one state, you cannot keep one place under composition while another pays normal tax, and supplies between your own registered places need tax invoices. For an extra warehouse or branch in the same state without a separate GSTIN, add it as an additional place of business through an amendment.
GST rates after GST 2.0
From 22 September 2025, GST has two main slabs, 5% and 18%, and a 40% rate for a small set of demerit and luxury goods. The earlier 12% and 28% slabs were largely removed. Exempt and nil-rated supplies continue.
Your rate depends on the HSN code of each product or the SAC code of each service. We map your catalogue during registration so your first invoice carries the correct rate. If you registered before September 2025, check that your billing software no longer uses 12% or 28% for items that moved.
Penalty for not taking GST registration
If you should have registered and did not, the penalty is 10% of the tax due or ₹10,000, whichever is higher. Where the failure is deliberate, to evade tax, the penalty rises to 100% of the tax due.
You also pay the tax itself on all past sales, with interest at 18% a year on the late payment, and you cannot recover that tax from customers after the event. Registering within 30 days avoids all of this.
After you get your GSTIN: returns and obligations
Registration starts your compliance calendar. Returns are due even when there are no sales.
Returns by registration type
| Return | Purpose | Filed by | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 | Details of outward supplies | Regular taxpayers | 11th of next month (monthly) or 13th after the quarter (QRMP) |
| GSTR-3B | Summary return and tax payment | Regular taxpayers | 20th of next month (monthly); 22nd or 24th after the quarter for QRMP, depending on state |
| CMP-08 | Quarterly statement of tax payable | Composition taxpayers | 18th of the month after the quarter |
| GSTR-4 | Annual return | Composition taxpayers | 30 June after the financial year (from FY 2024-25) |
| GSTR-5 | Return for non-resident taxable persons | Non-resident taxable persons | Monthly |
| GSTR-6 | Distribution of input tax credit | Input Service Distributors | Monthly |
| GSTR-7 | TDS deducted under GST | TDS deductors | Monthly |
| GSTR-8 | TCS collected | E-commerce operators | Monthly |
| GSTR-9 | Annual return | Regular taxpayers (mandatory above ₹2 crore aggregate turnover) | 31 December after the financial year |
For monthly filing support, see our GST return filing service. For the annual return, see GSTR-9 annual return filing.
First 30 days checklist
- Add your bank account on the portal shortly after registration if it was not added in REG-01. Returns and refunds depend on it.
- Put your GSTIN on invoices, letterheads and your website, and set up GST-compliant invoice numbering.
- Decide monthly or quarterly (QRMP) filing if your turnover allows the choice.
- Exporters: file a Letter of Undertaking to export without paying IGST.
- Moving goods above the e-way bill limit: set up e-way bill registration.
- Turnover above ₹5 crore: e-invoicing is mandatory.
- Keep your address and signatories current. Changes need an amendment on the portal.
Why Regikart for GST registration
Regikart is a CA and CS firm serving 250+ clients from offices in Kolkata (head office), Delhi and Bengaluru. Every GST registration is prepared and reviewed by a Chartered Accountant.
- Fixed fee, shown upfront: from ₹999, with query replies included.
- Pre-filing document check: we fix address and name mismatches before the officer sees them.
- All nine types under one roof, including OIDAR, non-resident and SEZ registrations that many firms do not handle.
- Continuity: the same team can file your monthly returns, handle GST notices and keep your accounts.
Get your GSTIN filed by a CA
If you have crossed the limit, sell inter-state or online, or want to register voluntarily, a CA can check your case and file within a day of receiving documents. From ₹999, no government fee.
Call +91 70444 94804 or email [email protected]. Offices in Kolkata (head office), Delhi and Bengaluru.
GST registration FAQs
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