GST Registration
GST registration becomes mandatory once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) — or immediately for inter-state supply and e-commerce sellers. Filed as Form GST REG-01, a GSTIN is typically issued within 3–7 working days once documents are in order. Khata World handles the paperwork and officer follow-up, starting at ₹1,499.
Register for GSTWho Actually Needs to Register
GST registration is threshold-based for most businesses, but several categories of taxpayer must register regardless of turnover. We check which bucket you fall into before filing anything.
Threshold-Based, With Exceptions
Mandatory above ₹40 lakh turnover for goods or ₹20 lakh for services in normal-category states (as low as ₹10–20 lakh in special-category states) — but mandatory regardless of turnover for inter-state supply and e-commerce sellers.
Fast, Verification-Based Approval
Filed as Form GST REG-01 on the GST portal; an ARN is generated instantly and the GSTIN is typically issued within 3–7 working days after officer verification.
Composition Scheme Option
Businesses up to ₹1.5 crore turnover (₹75 lakh in special-category states) can opt for the Composition Scheme instead — a lower tax rate with quarterly payment and no input tax credit.
Real Cost of Not Registering
Operating without a required GST registration attracts a penalty of 10% of the tax due (minimum ₹10,000), or 100% of the tax due where evasion is deliberate.
Onwards, one-time fee.
- Eligibility & scheme (regular/composition) check
- Form GST REG-01 filing
- Officer query follow-up, if any
Documents
What We Need From You
- PAN of the business and the proprietor/partners/directors
- Aadhaar of the proprietor/authorised signatory
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant
- Business constitution proof (partnership deed, incorporation certificate, etc.)
- Principal place of business proof — electricity bill, rent agreement, or an NOC from the owner
- Bank account proof or a cancelled cheque
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) — mandatory for companies and LLPs
Quick Reference
GST Registration Facts at a Glance
Key figures every applicant should know — current as of August 27, 2026. Rules change by notification; verify against gst.gov.in before relying on these for a specific application.
- Mandatory registration threshold
- Turnover above ₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services, in normal-category states. Special-category states use a lower threshold, in some cases ₹10 lakh for goods. Voluntary registration below the threshold is allowed.
- Composition scheme limit
- Available up to ₹1.5 crore turnover (₹75 lakh in special-category states) — a lower tax rate, no input tax credit, quarterly tax payment (CMP-08) and an annual return (GSTR-4).
- Application process
- Form GST REG-01 filed on the GST portal generates an ARN immediately; an officer then verifies the details, which may include physical site verification.
- Processing time
- Typically 3–7 working days once documents are in order, with the certificate issued in Form REG-06. GSTIN is a 15-digit, PAN-based, state-wise number.
- Core documents
- PAN, Aadhaar, photograph, business constitution proof, principal place of business proof, and bank account proof/cancelled cheque. Companies and LLPs additionally need a Digital Signature Certificate.
- Penalty for non-registration
- 10% of the tax due (minimum ₹10,000) for a genuine failure to register when liable; 100% of the tax due where the evasion is found to be deliberate.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Common Questions
GST Registration — Frequently Asked Questions
Get GST-Ready Before It Becomes a Problem
Tell us about your business and we'll confirm whether you need to register, which scheme fits best, and get the application filed.