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Everything about GST on Online Sellers of Amazon, Flipkart etc.

TaxAdda Free Intermediate India

A dense, practitioner-written FAQ covering commission handling, invoice generation, ITC and TCS matching, the kind of detail a marketplace seller runs into in month two.

  • Anyone supplying through an ECO must register regardless of turnover
  • The seller bears GST liability, not the platform
  • Practical guidance on ITC claims and TCS reconciliation
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It answers 4 questions

  1. Do I actually need a GST registration to sell online, or can I start without one?
  2. Why is Amazon/Flipkart holding back a cut of my payout, what is this TCS?
  3. I store stock in a 3PL or Amazon FBA warehouse in another state, do I need a separate GST registration there?
  4. Can I claim input tax credit on ad spend, shipping and software, and how does GST work on COD?

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