GST Registration
Obtain GSTIN for legal tax compliance, e-commerce listing, and interstate trade.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration grants your business a 15-digit GSTIN (GST Identification Number), making you a legally recognised taxable supplier under the CGST Act, 2017. For food businesses, GST registration is essential for selling on Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, Flipkart, and for interstate supply of packaged foods. Registration is mandatory when turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services), or irrespective of turnover for e-commerce sellers, interstate suppliers, and casual taxable persons. Complianceer handles GST REG-01 filing, document verification, and post-registration return filing guidance.
At a glance
- Timeline: 3–7 working days (3 days with Aadhaar authentication)
- Government fee: Free (no government fee for GST registration)
- Professional fee: Starting from ₹1,499
Who needs this
- Businesses exceeding GST turnover thresholds (₹40L goods / ₹20L services)
- Restaurants and cloud kitchens listed on food delivery platforms
- E-commerce sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and D2C websites
- Interstate suppliers of packaged food and beverages
- Importers and exporters requiring GSTIN for customs and IEC linkage
Benefits
- Legal authority to collect GST and issue tax invoices
- Input tax credit on purchases reduces effective tax cost
- Mandatory for marketplace and aggregator onboarding (Swiggy, Zomato, etc.)
- Interstate B2B supply without restriction
- Enhanced business credibility with corporate and institutional buyers
Eligibility
- Mandatory if aggregate turnover exceeds threshold in preceding financial year
- Mandatory for e-commerce operators and persons supplying through e-commerce regardless of turnover
- Mandatory for interstate supply regardless of turnover
- Casual taxable persons and non-resident taxable persons must register before supply
Documents
- PAN of business entity
- Aadhaar of proprietor/partners/directors (Aadhaar authentication preferred)
- Proof of business registration (COI, partnership deed, or proprietor declaration)
- Address proof of principal place of business
- Bank account proof (cancelled cheque or bank statement)
- Photograph and authorised signatory proof
- Board resolution or letter of authorisation (for companies/LLPs)
FAQs
What GST rate applies to restaurant food?
Restaurant services attract 5% GST without ITC. Cloud kitchens and food delivery through aggregators also typically fall under 5% for restaurant services.
Can I register GST voluntarily below threshold?
Yes. Voluntary registration is common for businesses wanting to sell on e-commerce, claim input tax credit, or supply interstate before reaching threshold.
What is composition scheme for food businesses?
Manufacturers with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore can opt for composition scheme at 1% GST (0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST) with simplified quarterly returns but no input tax credit.