GST FAQ

GST registration is mandatory if: (1) Annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special category states like NE states, J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand), (2) You sell goods or services across state borders, (3) You are an e-commerce seller on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Meesho, (4) You provide specified services regardless of turnover, (5) You are a casual taxable person, (6) You receive supplies liable to reverse charge.

Standard documents: PAN card, Aadhaar card, business address proof (electricity bill/rent agreement), passport size photo, bank account details (cancelled cheque/statement). For companies/LLPs: Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA or LLP agreement, board resolution. For partnership: partnership deed. We provide a precise checklist based on your business type.

Government GST registration on gstin.gov.in is completely free — there is no government fee. Our service charge of ₹799 covers expert CA preparation of your application, filing on the portal, tracking until GSTIN is issued, and delivery of your certificate. You can also apply yourself for free on the portal.

Operating a GST-liable business without registration attracts a penalty of 10% of the tax evaded (minimum ₹10,000) under Section 122 of GST Act. Additionally, 18% annual interest on unpaid tax applies from the due date. In cases of deliberate evasion, the penalty can be 100% of the tax amount.

Most registered taxpayers must file: GSTR-1 (outward supplies) by 11th of each month, GSTR-3B (summary return + tax payment) by 20th of each month, and GSTR-9 (annual return) by 31st December. Quarterly filers under QRMP scheme file GSTR-1 quarterly but pay tax monthly. Composition dealers file GSTR-4 annually.

Late filing fee: ₹50/day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST). For nil returns: ₹20/day. Maximum late fee is capped based on your turnover. Additionally, 18% per annum interest applies on any unpaid tax. With our filing service (₹399/month), you never miss a deadline — we file proactively every month.

Input Tax Credit (ITC) lets you offset GST paid on purchases against GST collected on sales. To claim ITC: your supplier must have filed their GSTR-1 (invoice appears in your GSTR-2B), payment must be made within 180 days, goods/services must be for business purposes. Claiming ITC correctly can reduce your monthly GST liability significantly — we track and optimize ITC as part of our filing service.

Common GST notices: (1) ASMT-10 — scrutiny of returns, discrepancy noticed, (2) DRC-01 — demand for unpaid tax, (3) SCN (Show Cause Notice) — before penalty, (4) GSTR-3A — notice for non-filing, (5) REG-03 — notice during registration. Each has different response timelines. We identify the type, draft appropriate reply, and submit before deadline.

Yes, in several circumstances. Penalty waiver is possible if: (1) The delay was due to genuine hardship, (2) The demand is factually incorrect, (3) You pay the tax voluntarily before notice. GST Council periodically announces amnesty schemes waiving late fees. Our CA team analyzes your case and applies the most effective relief available under current GST law.

Yes. Address changes must be updated in your GST registration within 15 days of the change. If moving to a different state, you need to cancel existing registration and register in the new state. Within the same state, it's a straightforward amendment. We handle the complete amendment process for ₹699.

File all pending returns first, pay all outstanding tax dues, then apply for cancellation on the GST portal. Within 30 days of cancellation order, file GSTR-10 (final return). If you miss this, the GST officer can issue a notice. We handle the complete cancellation including GSTR-10 for ₹1,299.