GST Registration • Founder-first tax setup

Get your GSTIN right — before your first invoice goes out.

GST registration is not simply “getting a GST number”. Your registration type, state, business constitution, place of business, nature of supplies and future compliance obligations all matter. StartStartup helps you determine whether GST registration is required, voluntary or better avoided for now.

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✓ Government filing fee: ₹0✓ GSTIN support✓ Aadhaar e-KYC guidance✓ REG-03 support

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Important: GST registration itself has no government filing fee.

Transparent pricing

Pay for expertise — not a fake government fee.

Government GST registration has no filing fee. Our plans cover professional preparation, filing and support. Current online competitors advertise prices ranging from roughly ₹399 to ₹1,500+ for basic registration, while some bundled platforms price considerably higher.

Simple registration

GST Basic

₹1,499 + GST

For a straightforward single-state application with standard documentation.

Applicability discussion
Document checklist
REG-01 application assistance
Aadhaar authentication guidance
ARN / application tracking
GSTIN certificate delivery

Choose Basic

MOST CHOSENFounder favourite

GST Complete

₹2,999 + GST

For businesses that want registration plus a practical first-month GST setup.

Everything in GST Basic
Detailed applicability review
Business activity / HSN-SAC discussion
Address-document review
REG-03 clarification support
GST invoice basics
First-return compliance orientation

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Growth business

GST Launch+

₹5,999 + GST

For founders setting up a more serious B2B / multi-state operation.

Everything in GST Complete
Multi-state registration roadmap
ITC process orientation
E-invoice / e-way bill applicability review
Return compliance roadmap
Vendor/customer GST checklist
30-day implementation support

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Prices are professional assistance fees for the scope described. Government fees, if any become applicable for a separate service, statutory deposits, tax payments, return filing and special-case work are outside these packages unless expressly included.

First, do you actually need GST?

Don't register just because someone told you every business needs GST.

GST registration depends on aggregate turnover, nature and location of supplies, the type of business and specific compulsory-registration provisions. The ordinary threshold is not the only test. CBIC's registration framework also contains exceptions and special cases.

Our approach

We first map your actual business model, then decide whether you should register, whether voluntary registration makes commercial sense, and what compliance comes after the GSTIN.

The fee reality

Government GST registration fee: ₹0.

The GST portal does not prescribe a government fee for obtaining registration. Professional platforms charge for preparation, filing, follow-up and support.

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GST applicability

When does GST registration become relevant?

Thresholds are only one part of the answer. The nature of your supplies and compulsory-registration provisions can change the result.

Goods

For eligible suppliers of goods in states where the higher threshold applies, registration exemption can generally extend up to ₹40 lakh aggregate turnover, subject to the applicable conditions and state rules.

Services

The commonly applicable threshold for service suppliers is ₹20 lakh, with lower thresholds applying in specified special-category states. Exceptions can apply.

Compulsory registration

Certain categories can require registration even below the normal turnover threshold. This is why a turnover-only calculator can give the wrong answer.

Common situations that deserve a closer look

Inter-State taxable supplies
Supplies through or involving e-commerce arrangements
Input-tax-credit driven B2B business models
Businesses with multiple states or places of business

Agents and certain specified persons
Casual / non-resident taxable persons
Businesses with exempt and taxable supplies
Voluntary registration for commercial reasons

These are examples, not an automatic conclusion that registration is mandatory in every case. The exact applicability must be checked against the current law and facts.

Before you apply

Your GST registration starts with your business facts.

A clean application is much easier when the legal name, address, constitution and business activity are settled first.

Business constitution

Proprietorship, partnership, LLP, company or another constitution changes the document set and authorised-signatory requirements.

Principal place

Ownership/rent/lease documentation and address evidence should match the place from which the business is actually operated.

Business activity

Products/services, HSN/SAC, nature of supply and expected customers affect the registration profile.

Tax strategy

Regular vs composition eligibility, ITC expectations and B2B/B2C mix should be considered before filing.

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How it works

From application to GSTIN.

The GST registration application is made through the common portal using FORM GST REG-01. Depending on the case, authentication and verification steps may be involved before registration is granted.

Applicability & data check

Confirm state, constitution, business activity, turnover and registration reason.

Application preparation

Prepare REG-01 details, business address proof, constitution documents and authorised-signatory information.

Aadhaar / verification

Complete the authentication or verification route applicable to the applicant.

ARN → GSTIN

Track the application, respond to any deficiency memo if issued, and obtain the registration certificate.

Documents checklist

What will you usually need?

The exact documents depend on the constitution and premises. A proprietor and a private limited company do not submit the same file.

PAN and Aadhaar of relevant person(s)
Photograph of proprietor / partners / authorised signatory as applicable
Proof of principal place of business
Rent / lease agreement and owner NOC where applicable
Constitution documents — partnership deed, LLP agreement, incorporation documents etc.
Bank account evidence where required
Authorisation / board or partner documents where applicable
Additional documents for special cases

After GSTIN

Registration is the beginning of GST compliance.

A GSTIN can create ongoing obligations. Your return frequency, invoice rules, payment, records, e-invoicing/e-way bill applicability and annual compliance depend on your facts and current rules.

Returns

GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable returns.

Invoices

Correct GST invoices, tax rates and mandatory particulars.

ITC

Track eligible input tax credit and reconcile appropriately.

Changes

Keep registration details updated when business facts change.

Why applications get stuck

Most GST problems are not caused by the GST portal.

They start with mismatched information, weak address proof or an unclear business model.

Name mismatch

PAN, incorporation records, rent documents and application details do not line up.

Address proof

The principal place of business evidence is incomplete or does not support the claimed premises.

Wrong activity

Business activity, HSN/SAC or nature of supply is described too broadly or inaccurately.

REG-03 notice

A clarification/deficiency notice is received and the response is incomplete, late or inconsistent.

Build the compliance stack

GST rarely exists alone.

For StartStartup, GST should be part of a founder's broader formalisation journey.

Private Limited Company →

LLP Registration →

Startup Registration →

MSME / Udyam →

Trademark Registration →

Composition Scheme Guide →

GST Threshold Guide →

GST Return Guide →

Should you voluntarily register?

Sometimes a business below the threshold chooses GST registration for commercial reasons — for example, B2B customers may prefer a registered supplier or the business may want to evaluate input-tax-credit implications.

But voluntary registration also brings GST compliance. CBIC's FAQ notes that a person voluntarily registering while below the threshold becomes a taxable person after registration.

Our rule:

Don't register merely because “GST looks professional”. Register when the law requires it or when the commercial case makes sense.

GST Registration FAQ

Straight answers before you apply.

There is no government fee prescribed for obtaining GST registration through the GST portal. Professional service providers may charge an assistance fee for preparing and filing the application.

The commonly applicable threshold is ₹20 lakh for services and, subject to applicable conditions, ₹40 lakh for suppliers of goods in states adopting the higher threshold. Special-category states and compulsory-registration provisions can change the result.

Yes, voluntary registration can be possible. But once voluntarily registered, you generally enter the GST compliance framework; it should therefore be a considered commercial decision, not just a formality.

Typical requirements include PAN, Aadhaar, photograph, business constitution documents, principal place of business proof and authorised-signatory information. The exact list varies by constitution and circumstances.

There is no single guaranteed timeline because processing can depend on authentication, verification and whether the officer raises a clarification/deficiency. Providers commonly advertise a few working days for straightforward cases. Avoid promising a GSTIN in one day without conditions.

GSTIN is the GST identification number allotted to a registered taxpayer. It is a 15-character identification number used for GST-related transactions and compliance.

Not every online business automatically needs GST registration solely because it is online. The answer depends on turnover, supply type, marketplace/e-commerce arrangement and applicable compulsory-registration rules. Get the exact model checked rather than relying on a generic rule.

Yes. A sole proprietorship can obtain GST registration when applicable or voluntarily when permitted. The proprietor's PAN is used as the relevant tax identity.

GST registration creates ongoing compliance obligations. The exact returns and frequency depend on the taxpayer's registration type and applicable rules. Registration should therefore be planned together with post-registration compliance.

Yes, this landing page is for registration. Ongoing return filing, bookkeeping, reconciliation and other GST compliance should be offered as a separate recurring service with scope and pricing clearly defined.