GST Services · FAQ Hub
GST questions, answered straight
Thirty of the questions Gujarat businesses actually ask us — registration thresholds, due dates, late fees, marketplace selling, notices and cancellation — answered in plain language with links to the detailed page for each topic. Figures reflect the rules as of July 2026; official portals always have the final word.
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Cluster 1
Registration
Who must register for GST in Gujarat?
Registration becomes compulsory when aggregate turnover in a financial year crosses ₹40 lakh for exclusive supply of goods or ₹20 lakh for services or mixed supplies. Aggregate turnover is counted PAN-wide across India and includes taxable, exempt and export supplies. Our GST registration page covers the full test; freelancers and consultants have their own nuances on the GST for professionals page.
When is GST registration compulsory even below the threshold?
Under Section 24 of the CGST Act: selling goods through e-commerce operators that collect TCS, inter-state supply of goods, casual or non-resident taxable persons, reverse-charge liability, TDS/TCS deductors, agents supplying for others, and OIDAR providers. Inter-state service providers keep the ₹20-lakh exemption.
What documents does GST registration need?
The core set: PAN, Aadhaar and photo of the proprietor or promoters, proof of the principal place of business (electricity bill or property tax receipt, plus rent agreement and owner NOC if rented), and bank proof. Firms add the deed and authorisation letter; LLPs and companies add incorporation papers, resolutions and a DSC. The official checklist is on the GST portal's help pages.
How long does GST registration take?
With successful Aadhaar authentication and no risk flag, the officer must approve or raise a query within 7 working days. Without Aadhaar authentication, or where the application is flagged for physical verification, it can take up to 30 days. A simplified fast-track scheme with 3-working-day auto-approval exists for eligible small applicants — confirm current eligibility on the portal.
Is there a government fee for GST registration?
No — registration on gst.gov.in is free of government fee. Our professional fee for preparing and filing the application, tracking it and answering any officer query is ₹499 one-time.
Does the process differ by entity type?
The form is the same, but documents and signing rules differ: proprietors use a personal PAN and EVC (proprietorship guide); partnership firms need the deed and an authorisation letter (partnership guide); LLPs need incorporation papers and a DSC (LLP guide); companies need a board resolution and a mandatory DSC (private limited guide).
What is an ARN and how do I track my application?
The Application Reference Number is generated when your registration application is submitted. Track it on the portal's Track Application Status page — it shows whether the application is pending, queried or approved.
My business address or partners changed. What do I file?
An amendment to registration. Core changes — legal name, principal place of business, partners or promoters — need officer approval with supporting documents. Non-core changes such as bank details, email and mobile take effect on filing.
Cluster 2
Returns & due dates
Which returns does a regular taxpayer file?
GSTR-1 for outward supplies and GSTR-3B for the summary and tax payment. Both are monthly by default; taxpayers with turnover up to ₹5 crore can opt for the quarterly QRMP scheme. Nil returns must still be filed — our return-filing service handles the calendar for ₹499/month.
What are the due dates for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B?
Monthly filers: GSTR-1 by the 11th and GSTR-3B by the 20th of the following month. QRMP filers in Gujarat: quarterly GSTR-1 by the 13th and GSTR-3B by the 22nd of the month after the quarter, with monthly tax payment through PMT-06 by the 25th.
What late fee applies if I miss a return?
₹50 per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) for GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B with liability, capped between ₹2,000 and ₹10,000 depending on turnover; nil returns attract ₹20 per day capped at ₹500. GSTR-9 has its own slab-based fees.
What interest applies on late tax payment?
18% per annum on tax paid late, computed on the net cash liability from the due date to the payment date. Wrongly availed and utilised input tax credit attracts 24% per annum.
Can I edit the auto-populated figures in GSTR-3B?
No. Since the July 2025 tax period, auto-populated outward-supply values in GSTR-3B are locked. Corrections must be made through GSTR-1A before filing GSTR-3B — which makes getting GSTR-1 right the first time far more important.
Can old unfiled returns still be filed?
Only within three years of the due date. The portal has enforced this bar since August 2025, blocking older returns month by month. If you have a backlog, clear it now — once time-barred, a return cannot be filed at all.
Who must file the annual return GSTR-9?
Taxpayers with aggregate turnover above ₹2 crore; those at or below ₹2 crore are exempt. Turnover above ₹5 crore additionally requires the self-certified reconciliation statement GSTR-9C. Both are due by 31 December after the financial year — see our annual return service.
Cluster 3
Composition & QRMP
What is the composition scheme and who can opt in?
A flat-rate scheme for small businesses: preceding-year turnover up to ₹1.5 crore for goods traders, manufacturers and restaurants, or ₹50 lakh for service providers. You pay a small percentage of turnover, file a quarterly payment statement (CMP-08) and one annual return (GSTR-4), and skip the monthly cycle. Full details on our composition scheme page.
What are the composition rates?
1% for manufacturers and traders, 5% for restaurants not serving alcohol, and 6% for eligible service providers. Composition dealers issue a bill of supply — they cannot charge GST to customers or claim input tax credit.
Who cannot use the composition scheme?
Businesses making inter-state outward supplies, manufacturers of notified goods such as ice-cream, pan masala and tobacco, casual and non-resident taxpayers, and those supplying services through TCS-collecting e-commerce platforms. Intra-state sale of goods through e-commerce has been permitted for composition dealers since October 2023.
What is QRMP and how is it different from composition?
QRMP keeps you a regular taxpayer — normal tax rates, tax invoices, input tax credit — but lets you file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B quarterly with monthly tax payments, if turnover is up to ₹5 crore. Composition is a different regime with flat rates and no ITC. QRMP changes the filing rhythm; composition changes the tax itself.
Cluster 4
E-commerce sellers
Do I need GST to sell on Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho?
For goods, effectively yes — Section 24 makes registration compulsory for sellers through TCS-collecting operators regardless of turnover, and platforms ask for a GSTIN at onboarding. A narrow exemption exists for unregistered sellers making only intra-state supplies below the threshold, using a portal enrolment number. Platform-specific setup is covered in our Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho seller guides.
What is TCS on marketplace sales?
The operator collects 0.5% of your net taxable supplies (reduced from 1% in July 2024) and reports it in GSTR-8 by the 10th of the next month. The amount lands in your electronic cash ledger, where you claim it against your liability — reconcile it against platform reports every month.
I store stock in marketplace warehouses in other states. Does that matter?
Yes. Each state where your stock sits in a fulfilment centre counts as a place of business, requiring a separate GST registration in that state. Factor the extra compliance in before opting into multi-state fulfilment programmes — the multi-state section of our company guide explains how the registrations relate.
Why do my platform reports and GSTR-1 not match?
Usually timing and returns: customer returns and cancellations adjust net taxable value, commission invoices affect ITC, and platform monthly reports cut off differently from the tax period. Reconciling the platform report, GSTR-8 TCS credits and your GSTR-1 each month prevents notices later.
Cluster 5
Notices & cancellation
I received a notice for not filing returns. What is it and what do I do?
That is GSTR-3A. File the pending return within 15 days and the matter usually closes with late fees and interest. Ignore it and the department can proceed to assess you and even move towards cancellation of registration. Our notice reply service handles the response and the catch-up filing together.
What are ASMT-10 and DRC-01 notices?
ASMT-10 flags discrepancies found when your returns are scrutinised — reply in ASMT-11 within 30 days. DRC-01 is a show-cause notice demanding tax — reply in DRC-06 within 30 days. Deadlines are strict; a well-drafted, document-backed reply matters.
How do I cancel my GST registration properly?
Apply in Form REG-16 (closure, turnover below threshold, transfer or change of constitution), clear pending returns and dues, and after the cancellation order file the final return GSTR-10 within 3 months. Simply abandoning a GSTIN leads to notices and mounting late fees — the clean exit is on our GST cancellation page.
The department cancelled my registration. Can I get it back?
Yes — apply for revocation in REG-21 within 90 days of the cancellation order, after filing all pending returns and paying tax, interest and late fees. Extensions beyond that may be possible in limited cases; confirm the current outer limit on the portal before relying on it.
What triggers cancellation by the department?
Common triggers: not filing returns for six months (two quarters for composition taxpayers), registration obtained by fraud, non-commencement of business, or rule violations. It starts with a show-cause notice in REG-17, which you must answer in REG-18 within 7 working days.
Cluster 6
Fees & our service
What does Harsiddhi Services charge for GST work?
Registration ₹499 one-time; return filing ₹499 per month. Government fees do not exist for registration, and any other engagement — notices, amendments, LUT — gets a fixed quote before work begins. No percentage-of-turnover pricing, no surprises. Exporters can add LUT filing so export invoices go out without upfront IGST.
Who actually handles my GST work, and what can you not do?
GST engagements run under Sejal Parmar, a registered GST practitioner (PID 242000004888GPL), at our Vadodara centre operating since 2017. What we cannot do: approve applications, guarantee timelines or outcomes, or waive statutory dues — those rest entirely with the GST department. For a Gujarat-wide specialist GST practice, see GujaratGST.in.
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