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How to Apply for GST Registration Online 2026
GST Registration - mandatory > ₹40L (₹20L NE). Free online. 7-15 days. PAN + Aadhaar.
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About This Guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax) Registration online at gst.gov.in. Mandatory for business turnover > ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh in NE/special category states). Voluntary below for ITC. Free. 7-15 days. PAN-Aadhaar mandatory. GSTIN issued for inter-state + B2B + e-commerce.
Eligibility Criteria
- Business / Service provider
- Turnover > ₹40L (₹20L NE)
- OR voluntary registration
- PAN-Aadhaar mandatory
- Indian business
- Specific category for compulsory: e-commerce, inter-state, etc.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.
- PAN (entity + key persons)
- Aadhaar (proprietor/partners/directors)
- Business address proof
- Bank account proof
- Authorized signatory KYC
- Business registration
- Photo
- Specific to entity type
Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.
New Registration
TRN generation.
PAN + Aadhaar
Authentication.
Business Details
Entity, turnover, place.
Bank Details
Cancelled cheque.
Submit Documents
Comprehensive.
ARN Generation
Application Reference Number.
Verification
Auto OR field.
Login Credentials
Email + SMS.
Key Benefits
- Free registration
- Pan-India unified tax
- ITC benefits
- B2B credibility
- Inter-state easy
- Online filing
- Composition scheme < ₹1.5Cr
- Mandatory compliance > ₹40L
What Happens After Application?
7-15 days for GSTIN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiple states - one GST?
Each state separate GSTIN. Different state branches: separate registration.