Important: this article is general information only. GST rules and thresholds change, and your situation may be different. Please confirm with a chartered accountant or the official GST portal before making decisions.
What is GST registration?
GST (Goods and Services Tax) registration gives your business a GSTIN. Registered businesses collect GST on sales, file returns and can claim input tax credit on purchases.
When do online sellers need GST registration?
Whether you need to register usually depends on:
- Your turnover: registration is required above a yearly turnover threshold, which differs for goods and services and for some states.
- Where you sell: rules for selling to customers in other states can differ from selling within your own state.
- How you sell: selling through ecommerce marketplaces has its own rules, including tax collected at source (TCS) by the marketplace.
- What you sell: some products and services have special rules.
Selling from your own online store
When you sell from your own store website, the general GST rules for your business apply. Keep records of every sale and purchase from the start, so registration and filing are easy when you need them.
Practical tips
- Keep invoices for all purchases and sales.
- Track your monthly turnover so you know when you are close to a threshold.
- Ask a chartered accountant before selling to other states or on marketplaces.
- Check the official GST portal for the latest rules.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your turnover, what you sell, where your customers are and whether you sell through marketplaces. Please confirm your situation with a chartered accountant.
The general GST rules for your business apply. Check the current turnover thresholds and interstate rules with a chartered accountant.
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