Streamlined GST Registration in India: Fast and Reliable

GST Registration

The government of India abolished the different taxes and introduced a single taxation scheme, the Goods and Services Tax (GST), on 01st July 2017. The GST replaced earlier indirect taxes like excise duty, VAT (Value-Added Tax), and services tax. The government has made it mandatory for businesses to register for GST, and heavy penalties will be applied to those who are conducting their businesses without a GST registration.

The whole GST registration process can be done digitally. Businesses who want their GST certificate can apply for Online GST registration in India. Our expert team at Compliance Ease will help you get the GST certificate in less than seven days.

GST is made up of three different tax components. The first is Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST). CGST is levied by the central government. The second is State Goods and Services Tax (SGST). SGST is levied by the state government. Lastly, the third is the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST). IGST is levied by the central government on the supply or import of goods and services between two states.

Each entity is issued a Goods & Services Identification Number (GSTIN) on successful registration

GST Registration is an online process at www.gst.gov.in which involves submission of all the business details pertaining to the tax payer and scanned documents. Although the process is online, it requires due consideration of a Professional to go while getting GST Registration hassle free.

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Features and Benefits of GST Registration in India

With the implementation of GST (Goods and Service Tax), numerous indirect taxes like as Excise, Octroi, Sales tax, Service tax, CENVAT, Turnover tax, etc. have been eliminated, as well as duplicate billing in the system for the average person.

Eligibility for GST Registration in India

A GST registration is available for any business or profession involved in any activity, including purchases, sales, imports, exports, trade, and services.

The business must register under the GST Regime if its annual revenue exceeds Rs. 40 lakhs (Rs. 10 lakhs for the North-East states, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand). The price remains at Rs. 20 lakhs for the service industry.

When GST was implemented in India on July 1, 2017, the threshold of Rs. 40 lakhs was previously Rs. 20 lakhs. The threshold turnover was raised from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 40 lakh by CBIC. As of April 1, 2019, the notification is in force.

With effect from July 1, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax, a combined indirect tax policy that includes VAT, CST, Service Tax, Central Excise Duty, Entertainment Tax, etc., is in force throughout India.

For certain business types, registration under GST Law is compulsory:

• 1. Persons making any inter-State taxable supply
• 2. Casual taxable persons making taxable supply
• 3. Persons who are required to pay tax under reverse charge
• 4. Person who are required to pay tax under sub-section (5) of section 9
• 5. Non-resident taxable persons making taxable supply
• 6. Persons who are required to deduct tax under section 51, whether or not separately registered under this Act
• 7. Persons who make taxable supply of goods or services or both on behalf of other taxable persons whether as an agent or otherwise
• 8. Input Service Distributor, whether or not separately registered under this Act
• 9. Persons who supply goods or services or both, other than supplies specified under sub-section (5) of section 9, through such electronic commerce operator who is required to collect tax at source under section 52
• 10. Every electronic commerce operator
• 11. Every person supplying online information and data base access or retrieval services from a place outside India to a person in India, other than a registered person
• 12. Such other person or class of persons as may be notified by the Government on the recommendations of the Council

Documents Required for GST Registration

The following documents are generally required along with business information depending on the sales and/or services rendered by the Business Entity:

• PAN of the Applicant or Business
• Aadhaar Card of Proprietor/Partner/Director
• Proof of business registration or Incorporation certificate
• Identity and Address proof with Photographs
• Address proof of the place of business
• Bank Account Statement/Cancelled Cheque
• Digital Signature Certificate
• Letter of Authorization/Board Resolution for Authorized Signatory

Below are Specific Documents Required Depending on the Entity Type

For Company:

• Copy of PAN Card
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
• Copy of PAN and Aadhaar of every Director
• Copy of Address Proof

• Rent Agreement/Title Deed
• Electricity Bill/ Municipality Receipt etc
• No objection certificate from Owner of the premises

• Digital Signature Certificate of any one director
• Description of Business activity
• Mobile Number and Email Id of company
• Mobile Number and Email Id of every Director
• Photograph of every Director

For Partnership Firm

• Copy of PAN Card
• Copy of Partnership Agreement
• Copy of PAN and Aadhaar of every partner
• Copy of Address Proof

• Rent Agreement/Title Deed
• Electricity Bill/ Municipality Receipt etc
• No objection certificate from Owner of the premises

• Description of Business activity
• Mobile Number and Email Id of Firm
• Mobile Number and Email Id of every Partner
• Photograph of every Partner

For Proprietorship Firm

• Copy of PAN Card and Aadhaar of Proprietor
• Copy of Address Proof

• Rent Agreement/Title Deed
• Electricity Bill/ Municipality Receipt etc
• No objection certificate from Owner of the premises

• of Business activity
• Mobile Number and Email Id of Proprietor
• Photograph of every Proprietor

LEGAL PROCEDURES

GST Application is completely an online process at www.gst.gov.in. However, it can be summed up in below 4 steps:

• Arrangements of all documents as mentioned above
• Authorisation to Compliance Ease or its representative to file the Registration form
• Filing of Application form for Registration
• Obtaining certificate of Registration of GST

Who Must Apply for Online GST Registration in India?

• Any business entity (whether individual, partnership, or company) that carries out a supply of goods or services that are taxed
• E-Commerce Operators
• Businesses that generate an annual turnover of more than 40 lakhs, more than 20 lakhs, or more than 10 lakhs, in whichever bracket they fall
• Businesses that supply goods or services between two states
• All businesses that were taxable under the old tax regime (VAT, service tax, etc.)

Let us Know in Detail

After receiving the Documents and required information depending on the type of sales and/or services, the GST Application Process starts on the GST Portal. We will file your application online and provide you ARN number immediately. Once the GST application and the attached supporting documents are verified by the backend Officer of the GST Portal, GSTIN and GST Certificate is generated which is sent to you by CECL Team.

Fees for Online GST Registration in India

GST registration online is a tiring process that takes a lot of steps. GST registration in India fees is not mentioned anywhere on the government website, but you can save time, money, and lots of effort with our experts at Compliance Ease. New GST registration fees are minimal, and our team will guide you at each and every step.

Penalties for Doing Business Without GST Registration

If a company or individual is caught doing business without applying for online GST registration in India, the government levies harsh penalties and heavy fines on those businesses.

For Delay in Filing GSTR

The penalty for delay in filing GSTR is ₹200 per day, i.e., ₹100 for CGST and ₹100 for SGST. The maximum penalty amount is ₹5000.

For Not Filing GSTR

A fine of 10% of the total due tax amount or ₹10000, whichever is higher.

For Committing Tax Fraud

A fine of 100% of the total due tax amount or ₹10000, whichever is higher. In some cases, a jail term is also added if the fraud is of a higher level.

For Helping Someone in Tax Fraud

If you help someone to commit tax fraud, you are subject to a penalty extending up to ₹25000.

For Charging the Wrong GST Rate

If you wrongfully charge the GST rate and fail to submit the additional GST which you collected, a penalty of 100% of the total due tax amount or ₹10000, whichever is higher.

For Not Issuing Invoice

A penalty of 100% of the total due tax amount or ₹10000, whichever is higher.

For Not Having GST Registration

A fine of 100% of the total due tax amount or ₹10000, whichever is higher.

For Issuing Incorrect Invoice

A heavy penalty of ₹25000.

• Details Required for GST Application
• Letter of Authorization
• Board Resolution for GST
• GST Invoice Formats