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GST Registration in India: When, How & What Happens Next
Get your GSTIN in 3–5 days when you're liable—or voluntarily—to claim ITC and invoice enterprises with confidence.
May 28, 2025
What you'll take away
- Mandatory above ₹20L turnover (₹10L in special category states) or inter-state supply.
- Voluntary registration unlocks input tax credit on B2B purchases.
- GSTIN must match legal name on invoices and bank KYC.
- Pelago files REG-01 and tracks ARN to certificate.
Do you need GST now?
E-commerce sellers, inter-state B2B, and brands crossing turnover thresholds must register.
B2C local-only under threshold may wait—but enterprise clients often demand your GSTIN on the PO.
Registration process
- Apply on gst.gov.in with PAN, Aadhaar authentication, bank proof, address proof.
- Track Application Reference Number (ARN).
- Respond to department queries within timelines.
- Receive GSTIN certificate—update invoices, contracts, and marketplaces.
Need GST registration?
We file, respond to queries, and set up your first GSTR-1/3B calendar.
Register for GSTImmediately after GSTIN
- Issue GST-compliant invoices (HSN/SAC, place of supply).
- File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B per your frequency (monthly/quarterly).
- Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase books monthly.
Founder tip: Separate GST collected in accounting—it's not revenue.
Common rejection reasons
Address mismatch, inactive DIN, or trade name unlike legal name. Pelago pre-validates documents before submission to avoid 2-week delays.