GST Registration Fees and Process
GST registration gives your business a GSTIN, the 15-digit number that lets you charge GST and claim input tax credit.
The government charges nothing for it. Registering on the GST portal is free. What you pay is a professional fee for someone to prepare the documents and handle the application. Ours starts at ₹349 + GST.
Most applications are approved in 5 to 7 working days. Since 1 November 2025, small B2B suppliers can use the Rule 14A route and get registered electronically in 3 working days.
What GST registration costs
Government fee: ₹0
The GST portal does not charge for registration. If someone quotes you a government fee, they are wrong.
GST Registration Packages (One-Time Payment)
*GSTIN is issued by the GST department. Under Rule 14A the law allows up to 3 working days.
All prices are plus 18% GST.
Premium includes 12 months of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing for businesses with turnover up to ₹15 lakh or up to 250 transactions. Above that, we will give you a separate fixed quote.
What we do not do: sell you an annual compliance plan before your GSTIN is issued, or charge again if the officer raises a query. Both are common in this market and both are how a ₹349 registration turns into ₹4,000.
How long it takes
Three routes exist since the rules changed in November 2025.
Nobody can issue a GSTIN the same day. A provider promising that is describing something that does not exist.
Rule 14A: registration in 3 working days
What it is
An optional simplified route introduced by CBIC Notification No. 18/2025 – Central Tax dated 31 October 2025, effective from 1 November 2025. Qualifying applicants are granted registration electronically within three working days, without waiting for manual officer processing.
This simplified route is set out in CGST Rules 9, 9A and 14A, as amended by the Central Goods and Services Tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Who qualifies
The test is narrower than most summaries suggest, and it works in many businesses' favour.
- Your monthly output tax liability on supplies made to registered persons must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh. That covers your B2B supplies, counting CGST, SGST or UTGST, IGST and compensation cess together.
- Sales to unregistered customers are not counted in this test. A shop or restaurant selling mostly to consumers can have substantial turnover and still qualify.
- Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for the primary authorised signatory and at least one promoter or partner.
- Under this route you may hold only one registration per PAN in the same State or Union Territory.
What to weigh before choosing it
It is designed for small B2B suppliers. If your B2B output tax grows past ₹2.5 lakh a month, you have to withdraw from the scheme, and the withdrawal has return-filing conditions attached, explained below.
If you expect B2B sales to scale quickly in the first year, the standard route may cost you less work overall.
We run the eligibility test before filing, not after. Taking the fast route and withdrawing four months later creates more paperwork than starting standard.
Who has to register
If you cross the turnover threshold
The ₹10 lakh states are Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. For goods only, six more states cap the limit at ₹20 lakh instead of ₹40 lakh: Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Puducherry, Sikkim, Telangana and Uttarakhand.
The figure that counts is aggregate turnover, meaning all supplies on the same PAN across India, including exempt supplies, exports and inter-state supplies. It is measured on PAN, not per GSTIN, so two businesses under one PAN add together.
Full breakdown: GST registration threshold and turnover limits.
Regardless of turnover
Some businesses must register even with no turnover, including those making inter-state supply of goods, e-commerce operators, casual taxable persons, non-resident taxable persons, anyone liable under reverse charge, input service distributors, and those required to deduct TDS or collect TCS.
Marketplace sellers are not all caught. Services through a platform are exempt up to ₹20 lakh, and since 1 October 2023 goods sold through a TCS-collecting operator are exempt below the goods limit if you sell in one state only, make no inter-state supplies, and hold a portal enrolment number.
Not sure which applies? Send us your details and we will tell you before you pay anything.
If you register late
If you are liable to register and do not, the penalty under section 122 is ₹10,000 or the amount of tax evaded, whichever is higher. Interest of 18% a year runs on any unpaid tax under section 50. Registration cannot be backdated, so the tax for the unregistered period still has to be accounted for. Registering on time costs ₹349 + GST.
Types of GST registration
Choosing the wrong type is expensive to fix later.
Registering voluntarily
You can register below the threshold. It usually pays off if your customers are GST-registered businesses who want input tax credit from you, or if you sell on Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho.
The cost: you must file returns every period afterwards, including months with no sales. Missed nil returns still accumulate late fees.
Documents you need
Every application needs PAN, Aadhaar, a photograph of the authorised signatory, proof of business address (ownership document, or rent agreement with the owner's NOC), bank details, and proof of business constitution.
Companies and LLPs also need a Digital Signature Certificate. Proprietors and partnerships authenticate with Aadhaar OTP instead.
Full list with NOC and consent letter formats: GST registration documents and process.
Which address proof you end up using depends on your premises, so if you are in the capital, GST registration in Delhi sets out the rented and shared-premises cases and the local jurisdiction alongside them.
The process
You hear from us at every stage.
Eligibility check
Which route, which registration type, which state.
Documents
We tell you exactly what your business type needs.
Form GST REG-01 filed
Your TRN is generated.
Aadhaar authentication
By the signatory and, for Rule 14A, a promoter or partner.
ARN issued
We track it.
Officer review
If a query comes, we reply in REG-04.
GSTIN granted
Issued in Form GST REG-06.
Once the ARN is issued you can follow the application yourself on the portal, free and without logging in. Our GST registration status tool sets out the nine statuses the portal shows, what each one means, and your last date to answer a query.
By business type
Registered on the proprietor's PAN, Aadhaar OTP, no DSC. Simplest case.
Needs the deed and firm PAN. One partner named as authorised signatory.
Needs the incorporation certificate and LLP agreement. Designated partner's DSC required, paid separately.
Needs the certificate of incorporation, MOA, AOA, board resolution naming the signatory, director's DSC. The DSC is paid separately.
Often required, but not always: one-state sellers of goods below the limit on a TCS marketplace can be exempt. Get this checked before you list.
The services threshold is ₹20 lakh in most states, ₹10 lakh in four. Inter-state clients do not change that. Many register voluntarily because their clients want input tax credit.
If your application is queried or rejected
A query is not a rejection, but the reply has a deadline.
Common triggers: address proof not matching the rent agreement or electricity bill; missing or unsigned NOC from the property owner; unclear photograph or signature; HSN or SAC codes that do not match the stated business activity; failed or skipped Aadhaar authentication.
What happens: the officer issues Form GST REG-03. You reply in Form GST REG-04 with documents. The officer approves, or rejects in Form GST REG-05. Miss the deadline and you start over.
Leaving the Rule 14A scheme
If your monthly B2B output tax grows past ₹2.5 lakh, you withdraw from the scheme using Form GST REG-32. The withdrawal order is issued in Form GST REG-33.
Conditions to be aware of before you file:
- All pending returns to the date of application must be filed first
- For applications filed on or after 1 April 2026, returns for a minimum of one tax period are required
- No amendment application may be pending, and none can be filed until the REG-32 is disposed of
- No proceedings under section 29 may have been initiated against you
Your GSTIN does not change. Same number, different status.
We handle REG-32 withdrawals. Talk to us.
After you get your GSTIN
Registration is the start. You then have to file returns every period even with zero sales, issue GST-compliant invoices, display your GSTIN at your place of business, and keep records.
Late returns attract a late fee per day of delay, subject to a cap per return, and persistent non-filing can end in cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a government fee for GST registration?
No. Registration on the GST portal is free. You pay only professional charges if you use a consultant.
How much does GST registration cost?
Our plans are ₹349 (Basic), ₹1,499 (Professional) and ₹2,999 (Premium), plus 18% GST. There is no government fee.
What is the cheapest GST registration?
Doing it yourself on the portal is free. Our Basic plan is ₹349 plus GST and includes the officer query reply, which is where most applications get stuck.
How long does GST registration take?
Usually 5 to 7 working days. Three working days under Rule 14A or Rule 9A. Longer if the officer orders a physical verification.
What is Rule 14A GST registration?
An optional simplified route from CBIC Notification No. 18/2025 dated 31 October 2025, effective 1 November 2025. Suppliers whose monthly output tax on B2B supplies stays under ₹2.5 lakh can be registered electronically in three working days after Aadhaar authentication.
Does Rule 14A count my sales to ordinary customers?
No. The ₹2.5 lakh test applies to output tax on supplies made to registered persons. B2C sales are outside it, so many retail businesses qualify despite a high turnover.
Can I get GST registration in one day?
No. Three working days is the fastest route available.
What is the turnover limit for GST registration?
₹40 lakh for goods and ₹20 lakh for services in most states. The goods limit drops to ₹20 lakh in ten states, and both limits are ₹10 lakh in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. Some businesses must register regardless of turnover.
Can I register below the turnover limit?
Yes, voluntarily. Worth it if your customers want input tax credit or you sell on e-commerce platforms. You then file returns every period, even with no sales.
Do I need a DSC?
Companies and LLPs do. Proprietors and partnerships use Aadhaar OTP instead. The DSC costs ₹1,000–₹2,000 and is not included in our fee.
What documents do I need?
PAN, Aadhaar, photograph, address proof, bank details and proof of business constitution. The exact list depends on your business type.
Why was my registration rejected?
Usually an address proof mismatch, a missing NOC, an unclear photograph, or HSN and SAC codes that do not match the business activity. Form REG-05 states the reason.
What if the officer raises a query?
You get Form REG-03 and reply in Form REG-04 before the deadline. We include this in every plan.
Do I need separate registration in each state?
Yes. GST registration is state-wise. Under Rule 14A you may hold only one registration per PAN in a State.
What is the penalty for not registering?
Under section 122 it is ₹10,000 or the amount of tax evaded, whichever is higher. Interest of 18% a year runs separately on any unpaid tax.
How do I check my application status?
Use the ARN from your submission on the GST portal under Track Application Status. Our GST registration status tool explains what each status means and what to do next.
Last reviewed: 14 September 2026
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This page explains the law as it stands on the review date. It is not advice on your specific case.
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