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GST Portal (services.gst.gov.in)

3 resources from GST Portal (services.gst.gov.in) we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

Answers How long does GST registration actually take and what does it cost?
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Why we picked it The authoritative government HSN/SAC lookup, worth cross-checking against a third-party finder when a rate is ambiguous. Listed as canonical; the portal blocks automated fetches so we couldn't machine-verify the exact deep link.

Search HSN Code, Official GST Portal

From GST Portal (services.gst.gov.in) by Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)

  • Official source of truth for HSN/SAC classification
  • Search by minimum three characters of code or description
  • Cross-check third-party finders here for high-value SKUs
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Answers I finally got my GSTIN, what do I need to set up before my first invoice goes out? What HSN code and GST rate apply to my product, and where do I look it up?
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Why we picked it Useful as a sanity check, not a requirement: if you decide you want paid help for one specific step, this is the government's own directory of licensed practitioners rather than a random Google ad.

Locate GST Practitioner (GSTP)

From GST Portal (services.gst.gov.in) by GSTN

  • Search registered GST Practitioners by state, district, or PIN code.
  • Confirms a practitioner's enrolment number before you pay anyone.
  • A reminder that a GST Practitioner (a cheaper, narrower credential) is a lighter weight option than a full CA.
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Answers What's the actual step-by-step to register for GST myself, without paying a CA?
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