Overview

GST is a product of the biggest tax reform in India that has tremendously improved the ease of doing business and also increased the taxpayer base in India by including millions of small businesses under one uniform tax system. The tax complexities have reduced considerably due to the introduction of GST in India. As multiple tax systems are abolished and subsumed into a single, simple tax system under GST.

The GST regime mandates that all the entities that are involved in buying or selling the goods or providing services or both are required to register and obtain the GSTIN.

GSTIN is a unique 15 digit code that is allocated to every taxpayer that has valid GST registration in India. It is a unique code that is allocated to every taxpayer which is given based on the state and the PAN. GSTIN is mandatory for businesses when the annual turnover is exceeding Rs.20 lakh. If the business is carrying out a business e-commerce platform it is necessary to obtain the GSTIN.

GST registration is mandatory once the entity is crossing a minimum threshold turnover or when the individual starts a new business that is expecting to cross the prescribed turnover.

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Benefits of GST Registration

GST registration has various benefits here we have listed some of them:

• GST is a form of Indirect tax that is designed to subsume all the indirect taxes under one umbrella. GST has reduced the cascading effect of tax that was evident earlier.
• Earlier under VAT any business that had a turnover of more than Rs. 5 Lakh was liable to pay VAT. This limit was different in different states. Also, the service providers were exempted from service tax if the turnover was less than Rs.10 lakh. Under GST this threshold has been increased to Rs.20 lakh which has exempted many small traders and service providers.
• Small businesses are benefitted as they can exercise the option for utilizing the composition scheme. The composition scheme has considerably brought down the compliance and the tax burden on small businesses.
• The process of GST registration is completely online and it is super simple. All you need to do is submit the documents required to our experts.
• Under GST there is only one return that is to be filed. There are around 11 returns under GST out of which all of them can be filed online. Filemydoc.com can also help you to file your GST returns.
• Under the Goods and Services Tax Act the restrictions on the interstate movement of the goods have been reduced considerably. This reduction in unnecessary logistics costs has caused profits for the businesses that are involved in the supply of goods through transportation.
• Before the GST era, a lot of industries in India like construction and textile were largely unregulated and unorganized. Under GST there are provisions where the compliances can be met online. This has brought considerable accountability and regulation to these industries.

Checklist for GST Registration

Mentioned below are the different types of GST registration:

• Normal Taxpayer :
  This category of GST registration in India applies to the taxpayers that are operating a business in India. Taxpayers that are registering for normal taxpayers do not require to deposit and are also provided with unlimited validity dates.
• Composition Taxpayer :
  To register as a Composition taxpayer the individual is required to enroll under the GST composition scheme. The taxpayers enrolled under the composition scheme can pay a flat GST rate. But the taxpayers opting for the composition scheme are not allowed to claim the input tax credit.
• Casual Taxable Person :
  A taxpayer that is establishing a stall or a seasonal shop should register under the casual taxable person. Here the taxpayer is required to deposit an amount equal to the GST liability. The liability should is required to match the active registration periods. The registration is active for 3 months.
• Non-Resident Taxable Person :
  The category of the non-resident taxable person applies to the individuals that are located outside India. To register as a casual taxable person the taxpayer is required to deposit an amount that is equal to the amount of the GST liability. The liability is required to match against the active registration periods. The registration for the Non-resident taxable person is valid for 3 months.

Who is Eligible to obtain GST Registration

Businesses are required to get a GST registration if they fall in the below categories:

• Aggregate turnover:
  A service provider that is providing services valuing more than Rs.20 Lakhs aggregate in a year is needed to get GST Registration. Whereas an entity that is engaged exclusively in the supply of the goods whose aggregate turnover crosses Rs. 40 lakh is required to get GST registration mandatorily.
• Interstate Business:
  An entity should get GST registration in India if they are involved in supplying goods from one state to another.
• E-commerce platform:
  Any individuals that supply goods or services through the E-commerce platform should get the GST registration in India. The individuals shall register under GST irrespective of the turnover. To commence with an E-commerce business it is necessary to obtain the GST registration.
• Casual taxable persons:
  An individual who is undertaking the supply of Goods or services seasonally or intermittently through a temporary stall or shop is required to get GST registration. Irrespective of the turnover the individual should apply for GST registration.
• Voluntary registration:
  An entity can obtain GST registration voluntarily, earlier an entity that has a voluntary GST registration was not able to surrender GST registration for up to a year. After the recent revisions, voluntary GST registration can be surrendered by the applicant at any time.

Documents Required For GST Registration

To register for GST you need to give us the following details and documents:

• PAN Card and address proof of proprietor

• PAN Card of LLP
• LLP Agreement
• Partner's names and address proof

• Certificate of Incorporation
• PAN Card of Company
• Articles of Association, AOA
• Memorandum of Association, MOA
• Resolution signed by board members
• Identity and address proof of directors
• Digital Signature

• Passport
• Voter Identity Card
• Aadhar Card
• Ration Card
• Telephone or Electricity Bill
• Driving License
• Bank Account Statement

How to Apply For GST Registration Online

Here is the step by step process for getting GST registration in India:

• Step 1: When we receive your request our GST expert reaches to you and understands your business activity, the state where the business is operating.
• Step 2: The documents required to obtain GST registration are collected by the GST expert through email or our secured document uploader portal.
• Step 3: Once the payment is initiated we start with the registration process begins and our advisors will be available for any queries relevant to GST registration.
• Step 4: You obtain the GST registration within 3 to 5 working days. Everything is completely online you don't need to be physically present at the office for the same.

Why Filemydoc.com for GST Registration

Some of the best reasons to choose us are:
1. Easy to get GST registration and GST Identification Number online.
2. No hassle compliances as we completely take control of them.
3. All your returns will be filed duly.

Note : Our legal representatives are available to explain the whole process and clear any queries you may have.
Although the GST portal has a user-friendly interface, the GST Forms have a lot of complex fields.
Hence, it is highly recommended that you seek the help of a professional for submitting the application, the required procedures, filing your returns and completing other formalities in the portal.

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