Free Online GST Registration Service

Removing The Cascading Effect Of Tax
GST is a comprehensive tax that was incorporated to bring India under single taxation. Thus it simplified the process and made the products cheaper by eliminating the effect of tax on tax.

Higher Boundaries For GST Registration Under VAT any business with a turnover of Rs 5 lakh was liable to pay VAT(different as per states). However, under GST the limit has been increased to Rs. 20 lakh thus several small traders and service providers are exempt.

Benefit Of Composition For Small Business
With GST small business with turnover between (RS 20 lakh to 75 lah) can benefit from the composition scheme.

Helpful In Regulating Unorganized Sectors
Certain industries like textile and construction were unregulated and unorganized. With GST there is provision for online compliances and payments and helps in getting input credit only if the supplier has accepted the amount.

Every business or corporation that are involved in the buying and selling of goods and services have to register for GST. It is mandatory for companies with annual turnover of more than Rs.20 lakhs (for supply of services) and Rs. 40 lakhs (for supply of goods) to register for GST.

All businesses making interstate outward supplies of goods have to register for a GST as well. The same applies to businesses making taxable supplies on behalf of other taxable persons, example Agents and Brokers.

Also, as per the recent notification, e-commerce sellers/aggregators need not register if total sales are below Rs.20 lakhs.

Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST)

CGST is the amount of tax charged on the intra-state supply of different types of goods and services. This is normally charged and levied by the Central Government. As per CGST, both the Central Governments and State Governments would combine their GST collections and share the revenue equally.

State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)

This is the amount of tax charged on the intra-state supply of different types of goods and services. It is covered under the State Goods and Service Tax Act 2016.

Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST)

The revenue collected from IGST will be divided between Central Government and State Government as per the rates specified by the government. IGST is charged on transfer of goods and services from one state to another state.

• Items that are considered basic amenities come under exempt list i.e. they are not taxed.
• Household necessities and life-saving medicines etc. are taxed at 5%.
• Products like computers and processed food are taxed at 12%.
• Hair oil, toothpaste and soaps, capital goods, industrial intermediaries and services are taxed at 18%.
• Luxury commodities are taxed at 28%.

You can see the tax rates for all the products here: https://cbec-gst.gov.in/gst-goods-services-rates.html

The list of documents required for registration of GST for various businesses are mentioned as follows:

Proprietorship
• PAN Card of Owner
• Aadhar Card of Proprietor
• Bank Details
• Address Proof
Private Limited
• PAN Card of Company
• Aadhar card of All Directors
• Bank Details
• Address Proof
• MOA, AOA and Incorporation
Partnership/ LLP
• PAN Card of Partnership
• Aadhar card of Partners
• Bank Details
• Address Proof
• Partnership Deed/ LLP Certificate

Voluntary Registration is an option for people to apply for GST Registration even if he is not liable to get registration under Section 22 or Section 24 of CGST Act, 2017 or SGST/UTGST Act 2017.

Let us see who can apply for voluntary registration.

Certain businesses are required to register mandatorily under GST Act such as:

• Having turnover more than 20 lakhs
• Selling inter-state
• Selling online

Benefits of Voluntary Registration under GST

• Provide input tax credit to consumers: Since your business is considered a legal entity, you can issue taxable invoices. Buyers, on the other hand, can take input credit on their purchases. This will help enlarge the customer base and increase competitiveness.
• Take input credit: Voluntary registration allows persons to take input credit on their own purchases and input services like legal fees, consultation fees etc. This will help increase their business margin and profitability.
• Allows inter-state sales without much restriction: Businesses registered under GST can make inter-state sales without much restriction. Thus, it expands the potential market for SMEs. They can also sell their goods online through the e-commerce platforms.

Disadvantages of Voluntary Registration under GST

• Tax Liability: Any taxpayer who opts for voluntary registration will be liable to collect taxes from their customers and issue invoice of tax to them. This has to be done irrespective of their turnover.
• Compulsory Return Filing: Under Voluntary Registration of GST, people who have opted are required to file periodical GST Returns. Any ordinary taxpayer is required to file 3 returns every month, and any composite dealer will be required to file returns quarterly. Along with these returns, taxpayers are also liable to file yearly returns as well.
• Penalty for Non-Compliance: Any taxpayer who registers for voluntary registration fails to issue proper invoices and furnish timely returns, will be liable to pay penalty under GST for such non-compliance.

Tax evasion: The input credit applied to the recipient i.e. manufacturers or service providers only if the specifics are given by the supplier as a return. This supports the suppliers of products and services and thereby tends to control tax avoidance.

Composition plans for small businesses: Most small companies have reduced tax and compliance requirements. Therefore, the choice of opting for composition schemes can be beneficial for small businesses with revenues between 20 and 75 lakh rupees.

Improved efficiency of logistics: Restrictions on the transfer of goods between states have been minimised with the introduction of GST (one country, one tax scheme). Previously, several warehouses had to be managed to prevent the new GST and state entry taxes. This increased the overall cost of operations. As an outcome of GST, warehouses are setting up units at key locations, rather than in every other city.

Regulation of unorganized sector: Earlier textile and construction industries were mostly unorganized and not regulated. Under GST, arrangements for online payments and compliances have been made to regulate such sectors and keep it more organized.

Removes the cascading effect of tax: GST is a systematic process of taxation and has been formed to remove the cascading impact of tax. It has simplified the process and made the products cheaper by eliminating the effect of tax on tax. The cost of a tax is transferred close to the customer who supports the sector by improved cash flows and also the working capital management.

Transparency in taxation: GST is a clear tax structure where there are no hidden costs or taxes. This has also helped in decreasing the cost of conducting businesses.

Higher limit for registration: Earlier under VAT structure, companies with a turnover of more than 5 lakh rupees were obliged to pay VAT. The threshold in the GST system has now been raised to Rs. 20 lakhs. This frees smaller businesses and service providers.

Short term challenges for business: The change towards GST has disrupted the working capital of companies in their starting phase, owing to the input credit lock-up.

Online taxation system: Under the GST system, the entire system has been digitalized. It has become a technically far-reaching transition that is challenging for smaller firms to embrace.

Multiple registrations: For organizations with branches in more than one state in India, it is extremely tedious to comply with the GST regulations. They will have to register with each state and adhere to compliances.

Numerous GST types: The concept of one country, one tax majorly affects the compliance system of GST which includes CGST, SGST, and IGST.

Distribution of revenue: Revenue sharing for products and services specified in the corresponding list has become a point of conflict.

India has emerged as a hub for passionate freelancers and hence, the freelance industry has been constantly growing. However, this particular industry is an unorganised sector and lacks clear and specific rules and regulations. The freelance industry in the country includes professional freelancers of various professions, bloggers and consultants. From a wide range of interests starting with travel and food to technology and fashion, freelancing has been a platform for people to display their talents and be self-employed.

Over time, the freelance sector has emerged to be one of the highest revenue earning sectors in the industry. Hence, it was bound to be taxed under the GST law. The freelancers are required to obtain GST registration and pay 18 % GST for any income earned from these services. This is implemented to those who earn an income that exceeds the limit of Rs. 20 Lakhs.

GST Registration for the Proprietorship Firm can be required in following cases:

• When turnover is more than 40 lakh rupees per in a financial year.
• When Proprietorship Firm sells products or services inter-state.
• When Proprietorship Firm is involved in e-commerce business.
• When Proprietorship Firm wants to claim the input tax credit on the purchase.
• Voluntary Registration

Documents needed for GST Registration of Sole Proprietorship

• Personal Pan Card Copy of the owner
• Aadhar Card
• Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill or water Bill of Business premise or Rent Agreement if it is rented
• Personal Bank Statement (If you have current bank account in the Firm’s Name then instead of saving bank account provide current bank account)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Mobile Number and Email ID

Procedure for GST Registration

• Log into the Official Website of GST in India and fill up a registration form with personal PAN Card and other details.
• You can also contact a Professional Legal Service Provider Sor a GST Consultant to get GST Registration for proprietorship. Keep the documents handy.

GST Registration Procedure

Following are the steps for GST Registration for Partnership Firm.

• Login into the GST Online Portal
• Fill up Form Part-A (with PAN, Mobile No., and E-mail)
• The Portal will verify your detail by OTP/E-mail
• Upload the required documents
• Access and fill in Part B using received number
• You will receive the Application Reference Number
• The GST Officer will verify your documents
• The GST Officer either rejects or accepts your application within 5-7 working days
• If any explanation is required, you need to submit the documents required
• After successful verification and approval, GSTIN number is allotted to you

Documents required for GST Registration of Partnership Firm:

• Passport size Photos of all Partners
• PAN Card of all Partners
• Aadhar Card of all Partners
• PAN Card of the Partnership Firm
• Copy of Partnership Deed
• Address Proof of business (Anyone – Electricity Bill/Rent or Lease agreement/Latest Bank Statement – Not older than 2 months)

Documents required for GST Registration for Private Limited Company:

The following documents are to be kept handy for GST registration.

• Company PAN Card
• Company's Registration Certificate
• Memorandum of Association (MOA)
• Articles of Association (AOA)
• PAN card, photograph and aadhar card of all Directors
• Bank details
• Proof of appointment of authorized signatory
• Address proof of business

GST Registration Procedure

Following are the steps for GST Registration for Private Limited Company.

• Login into the GST Online Portal
• Fill up Form Part-A (PAN, Mobile No., and E-mail)
• The Portal will verify your detail by OTP/E-mail
• Upload the required documents
• Then fill in Part B using received number
• You will receive the Application Reference Number, that you can use to track the application status
• The GST Officer will start verifying your documents
• The GST Officer either rejects or accepts your application within 5-7 working days.
• In case of any further proofs or clarifications needed, you must provide the same.
• After successful verification and approval of application, GSTIN number shall be allotted to you.

• It is mandatory under GST Act, for e-commerce operators to obtain GST registration irrespective of sales turnover.
• GST Registration for the person selling through e-commerce platform: All the members who undertake supplies through e-commerce websites has to mandatorily obtain GST registration irrespective of the sales turnover. They have to apply for the GST registration irrespective the ownership of the websites and goods supplied. Any person who intends to sell on E-Commerce sites such as Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, Snapdeal etc must obtain GST registration.
• TCS shall apply at the rate of 1% on the total net value of the goods or services supplied through the e-commerce operator.
• The e-commerce operator shall remit the GST TCS (Tax Collected at Source) to the Government before 10 days after the end of the month.

Process of GST Registration

• Visit the Homepage of Goods and Services Website.
• At the top of the webpage from the menu, select Registration then New Registration.
• Fill in User Credentials and verify OTP.
• You should upload the scanned copies of all required the documents and apply.

Hereafter, you need to select your category from the taxpayer, tax deductor, and tax collector (e-commerce). Apply under the right category to avoid major issues as it is an important step.

GST Registration usually takes 3 to 7 working days.

The Government does not charge any fee for GST Registration in India. Although individuals and entities registering for GST through the online registration process are required to pay a fee for the services availed from professionals. GST Registration for different entities requires careful documentation which requires professional assistance and guidance and the charges varies according to different entities.

Best reasons to choose us are:

• Quicker GST registration
• Most affordable fees
• All your returns will be filed properly
• Our legal experts are available to explain the whole process and clear any queries you may have.

It is recommended that you seek the help of a professional for submitting the application, the required procedures, filing your returns and completing other formalities online.