An Overview of GST Registration

Introduced in 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India applies to service providers, traders, and manufacturers, consolidating various taxes like Service Tax, CST, Entertainment Tax, Excise Tax, and VAT. This indirect tax aims to streamline the taxation system, replacing multiple levies with a unified regime for simplified collection and enhanced efficiency. Presently, all businesses with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 40 lakh must undergo mandatory GST Registration, while in North East & Hill States, it applies to those earning over Rs. 10 lakhs annually.

Non-compliance with GST Registration is considered an offense, leading to substantial penalties. Typically, the registration process takes 2-6 working days, and the RegisterKaro Team can expedite GST Registration with ease.

Benefits of GST Registration in India

The following are the benefits of GST Registration in India:

1. Small Business Composition Scheme: Under GST, small businesses (with a turnover of Rs. 20-75 lakhs) can benefit as it gives the option to lower taxes by utilizing this Scheme. This move has brought down the tax & compliance burden on many small businesses in India.
2. Less Compliance: In comparison to the pre-GST era, Goods & Services Tax provides a single unified return rather than the several compliance & returns provided by Excise, Service Taxes & VAT.
3. Access to a huge customer base: Access to a big customer base is another benefit of GST Registration. Being registered for GST can lead to new opportunities with these clients since many corporations & governmental organizations are required to work only with registered suppliers. Moreover, some customers might favor doing business with registered companies because this can offer a big level of assurance that the company is operating legally & in compliance with tax regulations. 
4. Ability to collect & claim ITC: A Company must collect & charge GST from its customers on taxable supplies after it has registered for Goods & Services Tax. The firm is nonetheless permitted to claim ITC (Input Tax Credits) for the GST, it has paid on its outgoings. As an outcome, the Government would allow you to get a refund for the GST you paid on inputs such as goods, services, and supplies as a credit against the GST you paid on outputs like sales. The ability to make ITC claims can increase a Company’s cash flow & lower its overall GST liability.
5. E-Commerce Treatment: E-Commerce was given a distinct status under GST, which eliminated inter-state disputes.

Who can apply for GST Registration in India?

1. Businesses or Companies in India above the threshold limit of Rs. 40 lakhs or Rs. 20 lakhs or Rs. 10 Lakhs as the case may be;
2. An individual who supplies through an e-commerce aggregator;
3. Every e-commerce aggregator;
4. Supplier agents & input service distributor;
5. Individuals registered under the Pre-GST Law i.e., VAT, Service Tax, Excise, etc.;
6. Those paying tax under the Reverse Charge Mechanism;
7. Casual Taxable Person or Non-Resident Taxable Person;
8. An individual who supplies through an e-commerce aggregator;
9. An individual or a person supplying online information & database access or retrieval services from a place outside India to an individual in India other than a registered taxable person.

List of Vital Documents Required for GST Registration in India

Following is the list of vital documents required for GST Registration in India:

1. Aadhar Card;
2. PAN of the applicant;
3. ID and Address proof of Directors or Promoters with latest photos;
4. Address proof of the business place;
5. Canceled Cheque or Bank Account Statement;
6. Digital Signature;
7. Incorporation Certificate or Business Registration;
8. Letter of Authorization or Board Resolution for Authorised Signatory.

Online GST Registration Process with RegisterKaro

Following is the step-by-step process for online Registration Process with us:

Step 1: First, you need to provide all the required company details to our web portal.

Step 2: Then, you need to choose a package & pay online with different payment modes available.

Step 3: On placing an order, your application will be assigned to one of our GST Experts.

Step 4: Our experts shall carefully examine the correctness & accuracy of all the vital documents & file the GST application form.

Step 5: Our GST Experts shall make regular follow-ups with the Government Department for processing of GST applications online.

Step 6: On obtaining GSTIN, we provide a GST Certificate.

GST Return Filing

Once online Registration of GST is done, it is compulsory to file the GST Return in India even if you have 0 turnover. Moreover, each month 4 GST Returns need to be filed. Following is a summary of all the returns:

1. GSTR 3B – Monthly: It’s a common return to be filed each & every month by the 20th of the following month. GSTR 3B is a summary return that needs to be filed compulsorily even in case of 0 turnover.
2. GSTR 1 and 2: This should be filed on a monthly/quarterly basis. GSTR 1 contained information details of all the invoices raised during the previous month, whereas, GSTR 2 contains the information of all the inputs consumed.
3. GSTR 3 – Final: GSTR 3 is a summary of all the transactions filed with the Government and it’s a summary of all the transactions mentioned in GSTR 1 & 2 during the previous quarter or month.