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The most direct plain English answer to this exact question, written by a payments company that sees the problem from both sides: sellers who registered too late and settlements that got stuck.
Do You Need GST to Sell Online in India? Rules, Limits & TCS Explained
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- GST is mandatory before your first order ships on any marketplace like Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho, regardless of turnover.
- Selling only through your own Shopify or WooCommerce store stays optional below the Rs 40 lakh (goods) or Rs 20 lakh (services) threshold, since there is no TCS operator involved.
- Sellers on an e-commerce platform cannot opt into the Composition Scheme even though it offers a lower rate to other small businesses.
