The Goods and Service Tax is the biggest indirect tax reform which blends in all the other taxes into one single tax structure. Under GST Regime, the goods and services are now taxed under a single law being Goods and Service Tax Laws. The taxes are levied at a single rate. The collection is then bifurcated between both Central and State Government in name of CGST and SGST or IGST.

Threshold Limit for Registration

The registration under GST is mandatory for the business entities based on the criteria of turnover or activities. The business dealing in goods and those providing service have to mandatorily apply for GST Registration if their aggregate turnover for a financial year exceeds Rs.40 Lakhs and Rs.20 Lakhs respectively. However, for business making supplies and providing services in the North Eastern States, the same is Rs. 20 lakhs and Rs. 10 lakhs respectively. Owing to its benefits, many dealers also obtain voluntary registration under GST.

The GST registration in India is completely an online process. GST Registration affirms seamless flow of Input Tax Credit in addition to providing recognition as a registered supplier.