GST Registration

GST Registration in India: Process, Documents & Fees (2026 Guide)

GST registration gives your business a GSTIN so you can invoice legally, collect tax, and claim input tax credit. This guide explains who must register, the documents required, the exact online process on the GST portal, real fees, and how KanoonPe gets you registered fast - with a flat all-inclusive quote, filed by verified CAs.

Quick summary

• What it is: Registration under the GST regime that assigns your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN.
• Governed by: the CGST Act, 2017 (GST live since 1 July 2017).
• Mandatory if: turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) - ₹20 lakh/₹10 lakh for special-category states - or you sell inter-state or on e-commerce.
• KanoonPe price: Flat, all-inclusive quote on a free callback · Timeline: typically 3–7 working days.

Quick facts

What is GST registration?

GST registration is the process by which a business enrols under the Goods and Services Tax regime and is issued a unique 15-digit GST Identification Number (GSTIN). Once registered, a business can legally collect GST from customers, issue tax-compliant invoices, and claim input tax credit on its purchases.

GST is a unified, destination-based indirect tax introduced on 1 July 2017 that replaced multiple central and state taxes such as VAT, service tax, and excise. It removes the cascading "tax-on-tax" effect and creates a single national market. Registration is the gateway to operating within this system - without a GSTIN, a liable business cannot legally charge GST or claim credits.

Who needs GST registration?

GST registration is mandatory if you fall into any of these categories:

• Turnover threshold: Aggregate turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh for goods (₹20 lakh for special-category states) or ₹20 lakh for services (₹10 lakh for special-category states).
• Inter-state supply: You supply goods from one state to another.
• E-commerce: You sell through platforms like Amazon or Flipkart, or operate an e-commerce platform.
• Casual / non-resident taxable persons supplying in India.
• Reverse charge liability, input service distributors, and TDS/TCS deductors.
• Voluntary registration: Even below the threshold, businesses often register to claim input tax credit and appear credible to B2B customers.

Benefits of GST registration

1. Legal authority to collect GST and issue valid tax invoices.
2. Input Tax Credit (ITC) - offset GST paid on purchases against GST collected on sales, lowering your net tax.
3. Wider market access - sell inter-state and on e-commerce platforms without restriction.
4. Business credibility - a GSTIN reassures B2B clients and enables them to claim their own ITC.
5. Eligibility for tenders & loans that require GST compliance.
6. Avoids penalties for operating without mandatory registration.

Documents required for GST registration

Requirements vary slightly by business type. Common documents include:

For the applicant / promoters

• PAN card of the business and of proprietor/partners/directors
• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photographs

Business proof

• Proprietorship: proprietor's PAN and Aadhaar
• Partnership/LLP: partnership deed / LLP agreement
• Company: Certificate of Incorporation, MOA & AOA, board resolution

Registered place of business

• Owned: electricity bill / property tax receipt
• Rented: rent agreement + owner's NOC + a utility bill

Bank details

• Cancelled cheque, bank statement, or first page of passbook

GST registration process (step by step)

KanoonPe files this for you on the GST portal; here is what happens.

1. Collect and verify documents. We confirm eligibility and prepare your document set.
2. File Part A of GST REG-01. Submit PAN, mobile, and email; verify via OTP to generate a Temporary Reference Number (TRN).
3. File Part B. Enter business details, promoters, place of business, bank details, and HSN/SAC codes, and upload documents.
4. Aadhaar authentication. Complete biometric/OTP-based Aadhaar authentication as required.
5. ARN generated. An Application Reference Number lets you track status.
6. Officer verification. The GST officer reviews the application and may raise a query (REG-03), which we respond to.
7. GSTIN issued. On approval, your GSTIN and registration certificate (REG-06) are issued.

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GST registration fees in India

There is no government fee for GST registration - the cost is the professional fee for preparing and filing your application correctly and handling any officer queries.

KanoonPe offers a flat, all-inclusive quote - document preparation, filing, Aadhaar authentication support, and query response bundled into one transparent number. No hidden add-ons.

GST registration timeline

After GST registration: staying compliant

Once registered, you must file returns on schedule - miss them and late fees and interest accrue. Typical obligations:

• GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and GSTR-3B (summary) - monthly or quarterly under QRMP.
• GSTR-9 annual return for eligible taxpayers - see GST Annual Return (GSTR-9).
• E-invoicing if turnover crosses the applicable threshold.
• Maintain proper invoices and records.

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GST components at a glance

Why choose KanoonPe

• Transparent flat pricing - one all-inclusive number, no surprise add-ons.
• Filed-on-time or refund - every order ships with a written SLA.
• One accountable case owner - a single named manager owns your registration.
• Live status tracking - follow your ARN and approval in real time.

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