GST registration in India is the process of enrolling your business on the GSTN portal and obtaining a 15-digit GSTIN. GST registration India is mandatory for: businesses with annual turnover above Rs.40 lakh (goods) or Rs.20 lakh (services), e-commerce sellers regardless of turnover, inter-state suppliers of goods, businesses registered under the composition scheme, and those required to pay tax under reverse charge. Voluntary GST registration is available for businesses below the threshold — useful for claiming ITC and building B2B credibility. The process of how to register for GST is fully online through the GSTN portal at https://www.gst.gov.in

Yes — GST registration online is fully available through the official GSTN portal. Tax Robo handles the complete GST registration online process on your behalf — from document collection and form preparation to application filing and GSTIN certificate download. You do not need to visit any government office. GST registration online is available for all business types across all states in India. Typical timeline is 7 working days from document submission. Tax Robo’s plans start at Rs.1,499 for proprietors and Rs.2,499 for companies.

The GST registration India process involves: submitting Part A of the GST REG-01 form on the GSTN portal with PAN and Aadhaar for OTP verification, receiving a Temporary Reference Number (TRN), completing Part B of the application with business details, address proof, and bank account information, submitting the application with DSC or EVC, and receiving the Application Reference Number (ARN). The GST officer then verifies the application — if documents are in order, the GSTIN is issued within 7 working days. If clarifications are needed, Tax Robo responds to all GST REG-03 notices on your behalf. This is how to register for GST without any government office visit.

The documents required for GST number registration include: PAN card of the business or proprietor, Aadhaar card of the proprietor or director (for OTP-based Aadhaar authentication), business address proof (electricity bill or rental agreement not older than 2 months), bank account statement or cancelled cheque, certificate of incorporation or partnership deed (for companies and firms), and passport-size photograph of the authorised signatory. For companies and LLPs, a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is also required. Tax Robo verifies all documents before submitting the GST registration online application to avoid rejection.

GST number registration typically takes 7 working days from the date of application submission on the GSTN portal, provided all documents are correct and complete. If the GST officer raises a clarification notice (GST REG-03), Tax Robo responds within the 7-day window to avoid rejection. In some cases, the GST officer may call for a physical verification of the business premises — Tax Robo coordinates this process. Provisional GSTIN is available immediately upon successful submission of the application, allowing businesses to start issuing invoices while waiting for the final certificate.

The main differences in GST registration between proprietors and companies are: for proprietors, the GSTIN is linked to the individual’s PAN and Aadhaar — Aadhaar authentication is done via OTP; for private limited companies, LLPs, and firms, the GSTIN is linked to the entity’s PAN, and the authorised signatory must have a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for signing the application. The documents required also differ — companies need certificate of incorporation, MoA, AoA, and a board resolution, while proprietors only need personal identity and address proof. Tax Robo offers separate plans for proprietors (from Rs.1,499) and companies (from Rs.2,499).

Yes — a business can and must obtain multiple GST registrations in these cases: if it operates in multiple states (one GST registration per state is required), if it has multiple business verticals in the same state and wants to account for them separately, and if it operates both as a regular taxpayer and under the composition scheme for different verticals. Each GSTIN is state-specific — a business with operations in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Delhi needs three separate GST registrations. Tax Robo handles multi-state GST registration and can manage all your GSTINs under a single engagement.

Failure to obtain GST registration when it is mandatory attracts: a penalty of 10% of the tax due (minimum Rs.10,000) for non-fraudulent cases, a penalty of 100% of the tax due for deliberate tax evasion, interest at 18% per annum on the unpaid tax from the due date, and seizure of goods and business premises by GST authorities in serious cases. Additionally, the GST officer can assess the tax liability for the entire period of non-registration and demand payment with interest and penalty. Tax Robo recommends all eligible businesses obtain GST registration before crossing the turnover threshold.