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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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