What is GST Registration?
- What is this service?
- GST registration gives your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN so you can collect tax, claim input credit and sell on e-commerce platforms pan-India.
- Who needs it?
- GST registration gives your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN so you can collect tax, claim input credit and sell on e-commerce platforms pan-India.
- When is it required?
- Typically when: business turnover crossing threshold limits (inr 20/40 lakh). Review full eligibility below.
- Key outcome / deliverable
- GSTIN & e-certificate — delivered to your dashboard vault with supporting references.
- Basic conditions
- Business turnover crossing threshold limits (INR 20/40 lakh) · Inter-state supply, e-commerce or voluntary registration · PAN of the proprietor / entity
Quick answers
- Definition
- GST registration gives your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN so you can collect tax, claim input credit and sell on e-commerce platforms pan-India.
- Who needs it
- Business turnover crossing threshold limits (INR 20/40 lakh)
- Documents required
- PAN of proprietor / entity, Aadhaar of authorised signatory, Passport-size photograph, Principal place of business proof
- Cost
- From FREE professional fee; government fee shown separately and confirmed before payment.
- Professional timeline
- 7-10 working days
- Process
- 5 tracked steps: Eligibility check & documents → Part A — TRN generation → Part B — business details…
- Authority
- Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) / CBIC
- After approval
- GSTIN & e-certificate
Packages & transparent pricing
What you pay, line by line
Our professional fee and the government charge are always shown separately.
- Professional feeLegal Munshi's fee for the agreed scope
- INR 999
- Government feePaid to the authority
- FREE
- GST (18%)On the professional fee
- INR 179.82
Where your money goes
- Our fee INR 999
- GST 18% INR 179.82
- Government fee FREE
Standard — Done For You — you are only ever charged the professional fee plus GST at checkout; government fees are collected at actuals.
Starter (DIY)
FREEINR 999
- Professional fee
- FREE
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Self-serve
- Step-by-step guidance portal
- Complete document checklist
- Eligibility calculator
- Email support
- You file using our walkthrough
Standard — Done For You
INR 999INR 1,799
- Professional fee
- INR 999
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
7-10 working days
- Everything in Starter
- Dedicated GST expert
- Application prepared & filed for you
- Officer query handling
- GSTIN delivered to inbox
- Phone & WhatsApp support
Premium — GST + Filings
INR 2,999INR 5,999
- Professional fee
- INR 2,999
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Registration + 12 months returns
- Everything in Standard
- 12 months GSTR-3B & GSTR-1 filing
- Free HSN/classification review
- Input-credit optimisation session
- Compliance calendar & alerts
- Priority CA support 24×7
| Component | How it's shown |
|---|---|
| Professional fee | Package price above (verified live) — this is what Legal Munshi charges for its service. |
| Government fee | Shown per package above when verified.GST registration itself carries no government fee. Return filing late fees are authority-imposed. NOT CONFIGURED specifics confirmed before payment. |
| Taxes | As applicable on the professional-fee invoice — shown before payment, never hidden. |
| Add-ons | Only admin-configured add-ons in the calculator below; nothing invented at checkout. |
What you get
- Dedicated expert & single point of contact
- 100% online document vault
- Application drafting & multiple review
- Government filing & fee coordination
- Real-time status tracking dashboard
- Certificate delivery & digital storage
- Final certificate/outcome: GSTIN & e-certificate
Eligibility & applicability
5 criteria- Business turnover crossing threshold limits (INR 20/40 lakh)
- Inter-state supply, e-commerce or voluntary registration
- PAN of the proprietor / entity
- Proof of principal place of business
- Authorised signatory with Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP
Documents required
Provided by you (the applicant) unless noted. Accepted formats: clear phone scans or PDFs — your expert verifies each file before filing.
Mandatory (5)
PAN of proprietor / entity
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Mandatory for GST & TAN
Aadhaar of authorised signatory
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- For OTP-based authentication
Passport-size photograph
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Of the authorised signatory
Principal place of business proof
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Electricity bill + NOC/rent agreement
Cancelled cheque / bank statement
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Showing account holder & IFSC
Conditional / optional (1)
Incorporation certificate & board resolution
OptionalFor companies and LLPs
Step-by-step: GST Registration journey
- Step 1Consultation
Eligibility check & documents
Day 1
Confirm thresholds, composition scheme fit and required documents.
- Step 2Review
Part A — TRN generation
Day 1
PAN, mobile and email OTP verified to generate a Temporary Reference Number.
- Step 3Data / Form
Part B — business details
Day 2
Promoters, places of business, HSN/SAC and bank proof submitted.
- Step 4Review
ARN & officer scrutiny
Day 3-7
Application acknowledged; queries or site verification handled by us.
- Step 5Approval
GSTIN & e-certificate
Day 7-10
15-digit GSTIN and registration certificate delivered to your dashboard.
Timeline & SLA
Our professional work
7-10 working days
Drafting, review & filing by our team.
Authority-controlled time
Varies — never promised
Registrations, examinations & approvals depend on GSTN workload.
Dependencies
Complete documents, prompt OTP/e-sign responses and query replies keep the file moving.
Estimate your cost
Base = verified package price. Add-ons come from admin-controlled rules — nothing hardcoded.
Estimated total
INR 999
Estimate only. Government fees and taxes are confirmed item-wise before payment. Taxes as applicable.
Check your eligibility
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Which best describes you or your organisation?
Real-time application journey
The same status vocabulary you'll see in your dashboard once your application begins — tap each stage to see your responsibilities and who acts.
Your application journey
The same status vocabulary used in your dashboard once you order — no conflicting systems.
Tap any stage to see exactly what you must do — and what Legal Munshi handles.
GST Registration vs alternatives
An honest comparison so you pick the structure that fits your stage. Not sure? Book a free consultation.
| Factor | GST Registration | GST Return Filing ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | GST registration gives your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN so you can collect tax, claim input credit and sell on e-commerce platforms pan-India | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns must be filed periodically — missed filings attract late fees of up to INR 200 per day plus interest |
| Starting professional fee | FREE | INR 1,999 |
| Typical professional timeline | 7-10 working days | Monthly / quarterly |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
| Factor | GST Registration | Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | GST registration gives your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN so you can collect tax, claim input credit and sell on e-commerce platforms pan-India | Income Tax Return filing reports your annual income to the IT department — essential for loans, visa applications, loss carry-forward and refund claims |
| Starting professional fee | FREE | INR 499 |
| Typical professional timeline | 7-10 working days | 1-3 working days |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
FAQs about GST Registration
The basics (9)
GST registration gives your business a unique 15-digit GSTIN so you can collect tax, claim input credit and sell on e-commerce platforms pan-India.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Learn from “How long does the complete process take?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Learn from “What if my application gets rejected or objected to?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Submitting GST Registration with mismatched names across PAN, Aadhaar and address proof — the single most common cause of queries.
- Choosing the wrong category, class or form on day one and paying twice to correct it later.
- Ignoring the first query notice instead of replying with evidence within the deadline.
How we prevent them: document verification before filing, category/class checks, and written query replies with evidence.
Rejections, queries & risks
- Authority stage “ARN & officer scrutiny” (Day 3-7) can raise queries — every query is handled with evidence and a written reply.
- What if my application gets rejected or objected to?
- Legal Munshi is not the government and cannot promise authority-controlled timelines or approvals. Professional work is guaranteed; authority decisions are not.
Compliance & renewal
- Do you provide support after completion?
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