GST registration & basics

Get GST-ready before your first online sale.

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Do I need a GST number before I make my very first sale, or can that wait? If you're planning to sell on any marketplace (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Nykaa, quick-commerce), GST is mandatory from order one, there's no turnov... Beginner 20 resources → What's the actual step-by-step to register for GST myself, without paying a CA? You generate a Temporary Reference Number on the GST portal with basic PAN/mobile/email details, then log back in with that TRN to fill Part B, bus... Beginner 18 resources → What documents do I need lined up before I start the GST application? At minimum you need PAN (of the business/proprietor), Aadhaar, proof of your principal place of business (rent agreement/electricity bill/NOC if it... Beginner 16 resources → I'm a small maker just starting out, does the GST composition scheme make sense for me? Probably not, if you're building a D2C brand: the composition scheme's flat low tax rate sounds appealing, but you lose the right to claim input ta... Intermediate 20 resources → How long does GST registration actually take and what does it cost? There's zero government fee, GST registration itself is free; what you pay for (typically Rs 1,000-5,000) is a CA or filing platform's service char... Beginner 18 resources → I finally got my GSTIN, what do I need to set up before my first invoice goes out? First, validate your bank account on the GST portal within 30 days (or before your first GSTR-1/IFF filing), an unvalidated account can get your GS... Intermediate 16 resources →

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