{"id":2577,"date":"2024-08-15T10:52:24","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T05:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/?p=2577"},"modified":"2025-01-31T18:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:50:17","slug":"gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Registration Online: Process, Eligibility, Limit, Fees, Documents Required &#038; Penalties"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4e9e2a6648\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4e9e2a6648\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#What-is-GST-Registration\" >What is GST Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#What-is-Minimum-GST-Registration-Turnover-Limit\" >What is Minimum GST Registration Turnover Limit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#Who-Should-Obtain-Registration-Under-GST\" >Who Should Obtain Registration Under GST?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#GST-Registration-Process\" >GST Registration Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#What-are-the-Documents-Required-for-GST-Registration\" >What are the Documents Required for GST Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#GST-Registration-Fees\" >GST Registration Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#Penalty-for-Not-Obtaining-GST-Registration\" >Penalty for Not Obtaining GST Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#How-to-Check-GST-Registration-Status\" >How to Check GST Registration Status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-eligibility-process-documents-and-penalties\/#GST-Registration-FAQs\" >GST Registration FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-GST-Registration\"><\/span><b>What is GST Registration?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GST registration is the process of obtaining a unique identification number for a business liable to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST). As per GST law, The firms with an annual turnover of more than Rs. 40 lakh (or Rs. 20 lakh for some special category states) must register as normal taxable entities.<\/p>\n<p>For certain businesses, registration under GST is mandatory. If the organisation carries on business without registering under GST, it is an <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-rules-benefits-startups-india\/#:~:text=Offences%20and%20Penalties%20under%20GST%20for%20Evading%20the%20New%20GST%20Rules,-Type%20of%20offence&amp;text=Late%20fee%20is%20Rs%20100,a%20maximum%20of%20Rs%205%2C000.\">offence under GST and heavy penalties<\/a> will apply. GST registration is usually completed within 6 working days.<\/p>\n<p>GST registration is\u00a0<b>a process by which a taxpayer gets himself registered under GST<\/b>. Once a business is successfully registered, a unique registration number is assigned to it known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-gstin-all-you-know-about-your-15-digits-gstin\/\">Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN)<\/a>. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/gst-number-search\/\">Verify GST number<\/a> of any taxpayer to know the complete details.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please note: If you are operating from more than one state, then you will have to take separate registration for each state you are operating from.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Related Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/taxable-person-under-gst\/\"><b>Taxable Person Under GST \u2013 Who Qualifies As A Taxable Person?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-Minimum-GST-Registration-Turnover-Limit\"><\/span><b>What is Minimum GST Registration Turnover Limit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The turnover limits for GST registration differ for normal and special category states. The following table summarises the turnover limits for different types of supplies and states:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><strong>Type of Supply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><strong>Normal Category States<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><strong>Special Category States<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goods<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 40 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 20 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 20 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 10 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Goods and Services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 20 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 10 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>The special category states under GST Rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jammu and Kashmir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladakh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipur<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meghalaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizoram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nagaland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sikkim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripura<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Related Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-registration-limits\/\"><b>GST Registration Limits: Threshold limit for GST Registration for 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"css-1uwmyp9-text css-1en5rd2 css-13sga99 css-13o7eu2 css-542wex\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-Should-Obtain-Registration-Under-GST\"><\/span>Who Should Obtain Registration Under GST?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual taxable person \/ Input Service Distributor (ISD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Businesses with turnover above the threshold limit of Rs.40 lakh or Rs.20 lakh or Rs.10 lakh as the case may be<\/li>\n<li>Agents of a supplier &amp; Input service distributor<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-resident taxable person<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter-state supplier of goods and services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier of goods through an e-commerce portal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any service provider<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">e-commerce aggregator<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liable to pay tax under the <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/reverse-charge-mechanism-gst\/\">reverse charge mechanism<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TDS\/TCS deductor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online data access or retrieval service provider<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Individuals who registered under Pre-GST law (i.e., VAT, Service Tax etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST-Registration-Process\"><\/span>GST Registration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Below is the Procedure For Registration Under GST<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One can apply for GST registration in Form REG-01 on the GST portal. The GST registration process involves seventeen steps. These steps include submitting various business details, scanned documents, and filling out form REG-01 on the GST portal.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5><strong>Follow steps outlined in our articles &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-get-a-gstin-number\/\">How to Get GSTIN Number?<\/a>&#8221; or &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-register-for-gst\/\">How to Register for GST Online?<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Once you have completed the GST registration process, a GST officer will review your application and, upon approval, issues a <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-download-gst-certificate-online\/\">GST registration certificate<\/a> containing your GSTIN.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-Documents-Required-for-GST-Registration\"><\/span>What are the Documents Required for GST Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the applicant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of the Aadhaar card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of business registration or incorporation certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity and address proof of promoters\/directors with a photograph<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank account statement\/<a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/cancelled-cheque\/\">cancelled cheque<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorisation letter\/board resolution for authorised signatory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital signature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Read More: <\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/documents-required-for-gst-registration\/\">Documents Required for GST Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST-Registration-Fees\"><\/span><b>GST Registration Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As per GST law, no fees is required for obtaining GST registration through GST portal independently. That means you can register your business under GST for free without paying any charges to the government.<\/p>\n<p>However, If any GST professional helps you with registration that will incur fees. If you&#8217;re comfortable using the GST portal and understand the required documents, you can register yourself (DIY).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty-for-Not-Obtaining-GST-Registration\"><\/span><b>Penalty for Not Obtaining GST Registration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><span data-text-color-mark=\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\">Failing to register under GST can attract severe penalties and consequences. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>Some penalties are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-text-color-mark=\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\">A penalty of Rs. 10,000 or 10% of the tax due, whichever is higher, for not registering despite being liable to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-text-color-mark=\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\">A penalty of Rs. 10,000 or the tax amount, whichever is higher, for collecting GST but not depositing it to the government within three months.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-Check-GST-Registration-Status\"><\/span><b>How to Check GST Registration Status?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Applying for GST Registration you will receive an Application Reference Number (ARN). A GST registration application is processed after 15 days of submission. However, you can check the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-check-gst-registration-status\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST registration status online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the GST portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/gst-number-search\/pan\/\">Find GST Number Search By PAN<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST-Registration-FAQs\"><\/span><b>GST Registration FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Who is eligible for GST Registration?<\/h3>\n<p>Under Goods And Services Tax (GST),\u00a0businesses whose turnover exceeds the threshold limit of Rs.40 lakh or Rs.20 lakh or Rs.10 lakh based on the criteria, must register as a normal taxable person. It is called GST registration.<\/p>\n<h3>What is registration under GST act?<\/h3>\n<p>Registration of any business entity under the GST Law implies\u00a0obtaining a unique number from the concerned tax authorities for the purpose of collecting tax on behalf of the government and to avail Input tax credit for the taxes on his inward supplies.<\/p>\n<h3>The registration under gst is compulsory whose turnover is?<\/h3>\n<p>Registration under GST is mandatory for all businesses whose annual turnover\u00a0exceeds Rs 40 lakhs in a financial year. This threshold is Rs 20 lakhs for special category states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<h3>How many days for GST registration?<\/h3>\n<p>The complete GST registration procedure, including receiving the GST number, takes\u00a07 to 10 working days.<\/p>\n<h3>Is GST Registration Mandatory?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\">Yes, obtaining GST registration is mandatory once your turnover exceeds the specified threshold limits. If you are a supplier of goods with an annual turnover exceeding Rs 40 lakh. In the services sector, businesses with turnover of more than Rs. 20 Lakhs should mandatorily register for GST.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\"><strong>Do I need to submit applications for multiple GST registrations?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\">If a business operates in more than one state, the taxpayer should obtain a separate GST registration for each state. For instance, If an services company sells in Gujarat and Maharashtra, he has to apply for separate GST registration in Gujarat and Maharashtra.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\"><strong>Can I get multiple GST registrations within a state?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\">Any business can apply for any number of GST registrations within a state. The procedure of allocating multiple GST registrations only for different business verticals within a state has been removed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\"><strong>What is a GST identification number or GSTIN?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\">Each taxpayer is allotted a PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN) in every state that they operate in. It is obtained as a part of the GST registration process. Once the GST registration application is verified and passed by the GST officer, a unique GSTIN is obtained.<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\"><strong>How long Should I wait to register under GST?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\">Any person must get a GST registration within 30 days from the date when they become liable to obtain GST registration and pay GST.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\"><strong>What happens after obtaining the GST registration?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqs-list m40 clearfix\">After obtaining the GST registration successfully, the taxpayer will get a GST registration certificate in Form GST REG-06 and a valid GST Identification Number. One will be eligible to avail input tax credit, raise GST-compliant invoices and can file GST returns monthly or quarterly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\">How much is the fees for GST registration?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>No fee&#8221;<\/strong> is required for registering your business under GST.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Who is not eligible for GST registration?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Small businesses with annual turnover below the specified threshold limit (currently \u20b920 lakhs for most states, \u20b910 lakhs for special category states).<\/li>\n<li>Employees providing services as part of their employment.<\/li>\n<li>Agriculturists supplying produce from cultivation.<\/li>\n<li>Entities dealing in exempt goods or services exclusively.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals supplying goods and services which are not liable to tax under GST.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How many days does it take for GST registration?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST registration usually takes between 2-6 working days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can i file for cancellation of GST registration?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registration, which is granted under GST, can be cancelled only for a few specified reasons. The cancellation can either be initiated by the department on their own or the registered person can apply for cancellation of their registration. In case of the death of a registered individual, the legal heirs can apply for cancellation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is GST filed every month?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frequency of GST filing depends on the type of taxpayer and the type of return. For example, regular taxpayers with an annual turnover of more than Rs.5 crore must file two monthly returns (GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B) and one annual return (GSTR-9).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How long is a GST registration valid?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GST registration for regular taxpayers has no expiry and is valid until it is surrendered or cancelled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is a bank account mandatory for GST registration?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a bank account is mandatory for GST registration. As per rule 10A of the CGST Rules, 2017, the newly registered taxpayer has to furnish the banking details within 45 days from the date of registration approval or the due date of filing the first return, whichever is earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can I modify my GST registration details?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can modify your GST registration details through the GST portal by submitting an amendment application.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the difference between voluntary and mandatory GST registration?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/voluntary-registration-under-gst\/\">Voluntary registration<\/a> is when a business opts to register under GST, while mandatory registration is required by law based on turnover and business activity.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What happens if my GST registration application is rejected?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If your GST registration application is rejected, you will be notified with the reasons for rejection, and you can reapply after addressing the issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GST Registration is mandatory for certain businesses in India. 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