How can we get GST for our business?

I am back with a very important topic. Here I will tell how to register for GST for a new business. If someone wants to start a new business in India then GST registration is the most important thing for him whether it is online or offline business. Because according to current laws of Indian Government, it is mandatory to register GST for your business. Registering for GST is not a complex process. It is very easy to register for GST.

Required Documents for GST Registration -

1. PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card -

This is the most important document for your GST registration. Your PAN number will be linked to your GST. If you do not have a PAN card then you can visit your nearest PAN office and get a PAN card easily. You just need an identity proof, age proof, address proof, photos and a small fee for a new PAN card. Total time for processing of a PAN card may take upto 15 to 20 days. PAN authority will send your card to your home address through India Post of Courier Service. Before that, you will get a confirmation SMS and an update which will tell you that the your card has dispatched. PAN card is mandatory for GST. Without it, you can not apply for GST.

2. An Address Proof -

For GST registration, you will require an address proof like Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Bank Passbook etc. You can submit any one of these documents as your address proof. But, before submitting you must check that document for any kind of spelling mistakes or wrong information. Do not submit any document with any wrong information or spelling mistake. This can create problems for you in the future time.

3. An Identity Proof -

An identity proof is also required for your GST registration. You can submit any document like Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport etc. You can use any one one of these documents as your Identity proof. ID proof is mandatory for any kind registration under Government organisations.

4. A Bank account -

This is also very important for your new GST registration. You will need to submit your bank account which will be associated to your GST account. Do not get afraid of this. This is secure. No money will be deducted from your account. But you must have an account from a nationalised bank like SBI, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank etc. If you do not have a account in any nationalised bank then you have to create one before applying for GST. This is mandatory for GST registration.

5. Passport size photograph -

For a new GST registration, you will need a passport sized photograph of yourself. As you are registering it in your own name then you must submit a photograph of yourself. This will be uploaded in the GST portal. This will be saved in the portal of tax authorities which can be used by the them for future reference.

6. Land Deed (or deed for your office/shop) -

Deed is required for GST registration. This is a required document because GST authority wants to know about your rented building or room, all the details about the room, about its owner, rent amount etc. The deed must be verified by magistrate or notary public. You can prepare a land deed with the help of an advocate and it will take only 1/2 day(s).

7. Registration Fee - 

Registration fees is also mandatory for GST Registration. This fee may vary from business to business. I mean, this fee may higher or lower according to your type of business. This fee may include the charges of the tax consultant. This is difficult to give any idea about the fee. But, in my according, this fee may around Rs. 2000/-.

Now I want to discuss about the process to register for GST. You can go with any of the following methods -

1. GST Consultant -

You can contact a GST consultant for your fresh registration of GST. They will guide you in the proper way. This is the best process to get registered under GST. You can search for a local GST consultant and visit their office. Then you submit all the documents and the fee. They will charge a fee for processing. After that they will process your application and finally you will get your GSTIN through SMS. The whole process will take up to 2/3 days. After all the verification, GST authority will send a certificate to your registered e-mail address. You can take a print out of that certificate and keep it. Or you can collect the certificate from your consultant also.

2. Online Consultancy - 

Many online GST consultancy services are available. You can go with any one of them. Before that, you need to verify their website. Some of the websites are www.cleartax.in, www.legaldocs.co.in, www.e-startupindia.com etc. I am not suggesting any one instead of that you verify that website yourself and go with that. Under this process, you need to submit all your business and personal information and upload the documents in the website. Then you need the make the payment through online. After everything, they will verify the documents and submit that. you will get your GSTIN within 2/3 days. You do not need to go to any office under online method.

3. By yourself (online method) - 

You can do the registration by yourself also. You should do this through the GST main website. You can go to the link from http://bit.ly/3150rOM. You should submit all the details, upload the documents and pay the fee through online.After that they will verify everything and finally you will get your GSTIN. This method is not so though. but I will suggest you to go to your local GST consultant and register for GST. Because this process is very safe and secure.