What is GST Registration?
GST Registration is the process by which a business obtains a unique 15-digit GSTIN from the Government of India. It enables legal collection of GST, claim of input tax credit (ITC), and compliance under the unified indirect tax system.
Eligibility & Threshold Limits
| Category | Threshold | Applicability |
| Goods (General States) |
₹40 Lakhs per annum |
Manufacturers and traders of goods |
| Services (General States) |
₹20 Lakhs per annum |
Service providers across India |
| Special Category States |
₹10 Lakhs per annum |
NE states, Himachal, Uttarakhand, J&K |
| E-commerce Operators |
No threshold |
Must register regardless of turnover |
| Inter-State Suppliers |
No threshold |
Any inter-state supply of goods or services |
Registration Timeline
| Stage | Estimated Time |
| TRN & Part A | Same day |
| Document upload & submission | 1–2 Days |
| Officer verification | 3–7 Working Days |
| GSTIN & Certificate | 7 Working Days (typical) |
| With physical verification | 10–15 Working Days |
Penalties for Non-Compliance
| Offence | Penalty |
| Failure to register (intentional evasion) | 100% of tax due (min. ₹10,000) |
| Failure to register (genuine error) | 10% of tax due (min. ₹10,000) |
| Delay in return filing (with tax) | ₹50/day (max ₹5,000) |
| Delay in NIL return | ₹20/day (max ₹500) |
Benefits of GST Registration
- Claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on business purchases
- Legal compliance under CGST Act, 2017
- Interstate trade without restrictions
- Enhanced business credibility with valid GSTIN
- Mandatory for e-commerce sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, etc.
- Required for government tenders and bank loans
GST Registration — All States
Andhra PradeshArunachal PradeshAssamBiharChandigarhChhattisgarhDelhiGoaGujaratHaryanaHimachal PradeshJammu And KashmirJharkhandKarnatakaKeralaMadhya PradeshMaharashtraManipurMeghalayaMizoramNagalandOdishaPuducherryPunjabRajasthanSikkimTamil NaduTelanganaTripuraUttar PradeshUttarakhandWest Bengal