{"id":11943,"date":"2020-07-28T14:51:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T09:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=11943"},"modified":"2021-03-24T16:12:10","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T10:42:10","slug":"indirect-tax-regime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/","title":{"rendered":"Goods and Service Tax: A Guide on this Indirect Tax Regime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">GST or Goods and Service Tax is a Destination based Tax levied on the consumption of goods and services. It is a comprehensive and multi-stage tax that is charged on every Value Addition. Further, this Indirect Tax Regime has replaced several other indirect taxes, such as VAT (Value Added Tax), Service Tax, Central Sales Tax, Excise Duty, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss every facet of the Goods and Service Tax in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a301dbd1cf51\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Benefits_of_GST_in_India\" title=\"Benefits of GST in India\">Benefits of GST in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Changes_brought_by_GST_Law\" title=\"Changes brought by GST Law \">Changes brought by GST Law <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Components_of_GST\" title=\"Components of GST\">Components of GST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#GST_Tax_Slabs\" title=\"GST Tax Slabs\">GST Tax Slabs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_GST_Online_Registration\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for GST Online Registration\">Eligibility Criteria for GST Online Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Types_of_Taxpayers_under_GST_Law_in_India\" title=\"Types of Taxpayers\nunder GST Law in India\">Types of Taxpayers\nunder GST Law in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Documents_Required_for_GST_Registration\" title=\"Documents Required for GST Registration\">Documents Required for GST Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Process_for_Obtaining_GST_Registration_Online\" title=\"Process for\nObtaining GST Registration Online\">Process for\nObtaining GST Registration Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Penal_Provision_for_Non-Registration\" title=\"Penal Provision for Non-Registration\">Penal Provision for Non-Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Latest_Updates_on_Goods_and_Service_Tax_Registration\" title=\"Latest\nUpdates on Goods and Service Tax Registration\">Latest\nUpdates on Goods and Service Tax Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Concept_of_GST_Registration_Certificate\" title=\"Concept\nof GST Registration Certificate\">Concept\nof GST Registration Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Process_to_Download_GST_Certificate\" title=\"Process\nto Download GST Certificate\">Process\nto Download GST Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/indirect-tax-regime\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Goods_and_Service_Tax\"><\/span>Concept of Goods and Service Tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, the concept of GST was enforced by the Central Government on 01.07.2017. It is an indirect tax that is levied on the supply of Goods and Services. The main reason behind the implementation of GST was to streamline the tax regime in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, there are 5 tax slabs prescribed under this structure. Those are 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. Also, three components of this structure are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>CGST <\/em><\/strong>(Central Goods and Service Tax);<\/li><li><strong><em>SGST<\/em><\/strong> (State Goods and Service Tax);<\/li><li><strong><em>IGST<\/em><\/strong> (Integrated Goods and Service Tax).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CGST and SGST will be charged with those goods or services that are supplied or rendered within a state, i.e., Intra-state. In contrast, IGST will be levied on the Inter-state supply of goods and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the GST Council acts as the regulatory force for the Goods and Service Tax. That means all the rules and regulations concerning Goods and Service Tax are implemented and governed by the GST Council. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, every registered taxpayer after obtaining GST Registration will be provided with a <strong><em>unique 15-digit identification number<\/em><\/strong> known as <strong><em>GSTIN (Goods and Service Tax Identification Number)<\/em><\/strong> by the authorities. Every taxpayer needs a GSTIN number for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/gst-return-filing\" class=\"text-primary\">filing GST Returns<\/a><\/strong> on the GST Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_GST_in_India\"><\/span>Benefits of GST in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, the benefits of GST are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Manufacturers and Traders:<\/li><li>Easy Compliance;<\/li><li>Improve Competitiveness;<\/li><li>Removes Cascading Effect;<\/li><li>Uniformity in Tax Rates and Structures;<\/li><li>Development of a National Market;<\/li><li>Central and State Government:<\/li><li>Simple and Straightforward Administration;<\/li><li>Improved Compliance;<\/li><li>Increased Revenue Collections;<\/li><li>Better Revenue Effectiveness;<\/li><li>Consumers: <\/li><li>Single and Transparent Tax Payment;<\/li><li>Reduction of Tax Burden;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_brought_by_GST_Law\"><\/span>Changes brought by GST Law <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, one of the significant changes bought by GST was the introduction of the principle of \u201cOne Nation One Tax\u201d. Some of the changes bought by this tax structure are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>No Payment<\/em><\/strong> of Multiple Taxes;<\/li><li><strong><em>Replacement<\/em><\/strong> of Excise Duty and Sales Tax;<\/li><li><strong><em>Clear Difference<\/em><\/strong> between Tax on Necessities and Luxuries;<\/li><li><strong><em>Facilities<\/em><\/strong> to File ITR (Income Tax Return) through GST Portal;<\/li><li><strong><em>Boost<\/em><\/strong> in MSME and Real Estate Sector;<\/li><li><strong><em>Ease <\/em><\/strong>in Transportation of Goods;<\/li><li><strong><em>Administration<\/em><\/strong> by Both State and Central Government;<\/li><li><strong><em>Transparent<\/em><\/strong> Taxation Procedure. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Components_of_GST\"><\/span>Components of GST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Components-of-GST-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Components of GST\" class=\"wp-image-11945\" width=\"517\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Components-of-GST-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Components-of-GST-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Components-of-GST-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Components-of-GST.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, there are three components of Goods and Service Tax, i.e., CGST, SGST, and IGST. The basic difference between the components of GST is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Basis of Difference   <\/strong><\/td><td>  <strong> IGST<\/strong>   <\/td><td>   <strong>CGST   <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>   SGST\/ UTGST   <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   &nbsp;   <strong>Who will Levy Taxes?<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Central Government will levy IGST on <strong><em>Inter-state supplies<\/em><\/strong> of goods and services.   <\/td><td>Central Government will levy CGST on <strong><em>Intra-state supplies<\/em><\/strong> of goods and services.   <\/td><td>State or Union Territory   Government will levy SGST or UTGST on Intra-state <strong><em>supplies<\/em><\/strong> of goods and services.   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Taxes that will be Replaced?<\/strong>   <\/td><td>CST (Central Sales Tax)   <\/td><td>Excise Duty, Service Tax, CVD   (Countervailing Duty), SAD (Special Additional Duty), ADE (Additional Duties of Excise), etc.   <\/td><td>VAT (Value Added Tax), Luxury Tax,   Sales Tax, Entry Tax, Purchase Tax, Entertainment Tax, Octroi Duty, Taxes on   Lottery, etc.   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Applicability<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Inter-State Supplies and Import of   Goods and Service.   <\/td><td>Intra-State supplies of Goods and   Services   <\/td><td>Intra-State supplies of Goods and   Services   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Input   Tax Credit (ITC)<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Against CGST, SGST, and IGST   <\/td><td>Against CGST and IGST   <\/td><td>Against SGST\/UTGST and IGST   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sharing   of Tax Revenue<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Shared between the State and Central Government   <\/td><td>Central Government   <\/td><td>State\/ Union Territory Government   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Supplies<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Applicable on Free Supplies   <\/td><td>Applicable on Free Supplies   <\/td><td>Applicable on Free Supplies   <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Tax_Slabs\"><\/span>GST Tax Slabs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GST-Tax-Slabs-1024x768.png\" alt=\"GST Tax Slabs\" class=\"wp-image-11946\" width=\"462\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GST-Tax-Slabs-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GST-Tax-Slabs-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GST-Tax-Slabs-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GST-Tax-Slabs.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, there are <strong><em>5 Tax Slabs<\/em><\/strong> prescribed\nunder GST Law. Those are <strong><em>0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.<\/em><\/strong> A summarized\nbifurcation between all the tax slabs is given below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Slab Rates<\/strong>   <\/td><td><strong>Popular Goods<\/strong>   <\/td><td><strong>Popular Services<\/strong>   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>0%   (Exempt)<\/strong><\/td><td>Bread, Salt, Rakhi without Precious Metal, Sanitary   Napkins, Eggs, Sindoor, Bangles, Newspapers, Handlooms, etc.   <\/td><td>Hotels or Lodges with a Charge up to Rs 1000, bank charges   of saving account, etc   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>5%<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>Fertilizers, Frozen vegetables, Spices, Plastic waste   <\/td><td>Takeaway Food, Newspaper printing, Restaurants   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>12%<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Ghee, Nuts, Handbags, Fruits, Purses, Pouches, etc.   <\/td><td>Building Construction for Sale, Temporary basis IP rights   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>18%<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Camera, Washing Machine, Shampoo, etc.   <\/td><td>IT services, Outdoor Catering, Telecom Services, etc.   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>28%<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Pan Masala, Sunscreen, Motorcycles, etc.   <\/td><td>Food\/Drinks\/Stay at AC Five Star Hotels, Cinemas, etc.   <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_GST_Online_Registration\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for GST Online Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Individuals or Business eligible to obtain <strong><em>GST Online Registration<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Individuals or Businesses registered under <strong><em>VAT, Excise, and Service Tax<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Businesses having an <strong><em>Annual Turnover<\/em><\/strong> of more than <strong><em>Rs 40 lakhs<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Businesses having an <strong><em>Annual Turnover<\/em><\/strong> up to <strong><em>Rs 10 Lakhs<\/em><\/strong> in <strong><em>special states<\/em><\/strong>. The Special States denote Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the North-Eastern States;<\/li><li><strong><em>Casual Taxable <\/em><\/strong>Person;<\/li><li><strong><em>NRI<\/em><\/strong> (Non-Resident of India) person;<\/li><li><strong><em>Agents<\/em><\/strong> of ISD (Input Service Distributor) and Suppliers;<\/li><li>One who is paying tax under the <strong><em>Reverse Charge Mechanism<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Individuals who <strong><em>supply through E-commerce Aggregator<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>E-commerce Aggregator<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Individual dealing in <strong><em>Online Information<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Database Access,<\/em><\/strong> or <strong><em>Retrieval Services<\/em><\/strong> from any place <strong><em>outside India<\/em><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Taxpayers_under_GST_Law_in_India\"><\/span>Types of Taxpayers\nunder GST Law in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 4 main types of taxpayers under GST Law,\nwhich are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Normal Taxpayer;<\/li><li>Casual Taxpayer;<\/li><li>Composition Taxpayer;<\/li><li>Non-Resident Taxpayer;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_GST_Registration\"><\/span>Documents Required for GST Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Documents Needed to obtain <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/gst-registration\">GST Registration<\/a><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>PAN Card<\/em><\/strong> details of the applicant;<\/li><li><strong><em>Aadhar Card<\/em><\/strong> details of the applicant;<\/li><li><strong><em>Certificate of Incorporation<\/em><\/strong> (COI);<\/li><li><strong><em>Identity Proof<\/em><\/strong> of the Directors and Promoters;<\/li><li><strong><em>Photographs<\/em><\/strong> of the Directors and Promoters;<\/li><li><strong><em>Address Proof<\/em><\/strong> of the Directors and Promoters;<\/li><li><strong><em>Address Proof <\/em><\/strong>of the Registered Office;<\/li><li><strong><em>Cancelled Cheque<\/em><\/strong> or <strong><em>Bank Account<\/em><\/strong> Details;<\/li><li><strong><em>Digital Signature Certificate<\/em><\/strong> (DSC);<\/li><li><strong><em>Board Resolution\/ Letter of Authorisation<\/em><\/strong> from Authorised Signatory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_Obtaining_GST_Registration_Online\"><\/span>Process for\nObtaining GST Registration Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps involved in the procedure to obtain GST\nRegistration Online are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First, Visit the <strong><em>official GST Portal<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li><li>Now, select the \u201c<strong><em>Register Now<\/em><\/strong>\u201d link on the \u201c<strong><em>Taxpayers<\/em><\/strong>\u201d Tab;<\/li><li>Choose the option \u201c<strong><em>New Registration<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>After that, <strong><em>fill in<\/em><\/strong> the <strong><em>details<\/em><\/strong>, such as:<\/li><li>Select \u201c<strong><em>Taxpaye<\/em><\/strong>r\u201d from the drop-down menu saying \u201c<strong><em>I am a<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>Choose the <strong><em>State and District<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Enter <strong><em>Business Name<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Enter <strong><em>PAN Card<\/em><\/strong> Details;<\/li><li>Fill in <strong><em>Email ID<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Mobile Number<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Lastly, click on \u201c<strong><em>Proceed<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/li><li>Now, on the next page, <strong><em>enter the received One Time Password<\/em><\/strong> and click on \u201c<strong><em>Proceed<\/em><\/strong>|\u201d;<\/li><li>The applicant will be given a <strong><em>TRN (Temporary Reference Number)<\/em><\/strong> on the screen, which he\/she needs to note down for future reference;<\/li><li>Now, again <strong><em>visit the GST Portal<\/em><\/strong> and choose <strong><em>\u201cRegister\u201d<\/em><\/strong> under the \u201cTaxpayers\u201d tab;<\/li><li>Choose the option \u201c<strong><em>Temporary Reference Number<\/em><\/strong>\u201d and <strong><em>enter TRN<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Captcha<\/em><\/strong> provided;<\/li><li>Click on \u201c<strong><em>Proceed<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>The applicant will again <strong><em>receive an OTP<\/em><\/strong> on the <strong><em>registered mobile number and email ID<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Again, click on \u201c<strong><em>Proceed<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>One can see the <strong><em>status on the Next Page<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Now, click on the \u201c<strong><em>EDIT Icon<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>The applicant needs to <strong><em>fill in all the information<\/em><\/strong> and details asked. He\/she also need to submit the required documents;<\/li><li>The <strong><em>documents required<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/li><li><strong><em>Photographs<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Address Proof<\/em><\/strong> of the Registered Business;<\/li><li>Bank Account Details, such as <strong><em>Bank Name, Account Number, IFSC Code, and Branch Name<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Authorization Form<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Constitution of Taxpayer<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Now, visit on the \u201c<strong><em>Verification<\/em><\/strong>\u201d page and <strong><em>check the declaration<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>The applicant can <strong><em>submit the form<\/em><\/strong> by either of the following:<\/li><li>Through <strong><em>EVC (Electronic Verification Code),<\/em><\/strong> in this a code will be sent to the <strong><em>Mobile Number<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Through <strong><em>E-sign<\/em><\/strong>, in this an <strong><em>OTP <\/em><\/strong>will be sent on the mobile number linked with <strong><em>Aadhar Card<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>In the case of a company, details of <strong><em>DSC (Digital Signature Certificate<\/em><\/strong>) must be given;<\/li><li>After successful completion of the form, an <strong><em>ARN (Application Reference Number)<\/em><\/strong> will be sent on the registered email id<strong><em> and mobile number<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>One can <strong><em>check the status <\/em><\/strong>of application form through <strong><em>ARN<\/em><\/strong> provided.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penal_Provision_for_Non-Registration\"><\/span>Penal Provision for Non-Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the taxpayer has paid no or less tax than the amount due, then he\/she will be charged a penalty of 10%of the amount due. Also, the minimum penalty prescribed is Rs 10000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if the taxpayer is not having GST Registration and is trying to evade taxes, then he\/she will be liable to pay 100% of the amount due as tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latest_Updates_on_Goods_and_Service_Tax_Registration\"><\/span>Latest\nUpdates on Goods and Service Tax Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the latest notification issued by the <strong><em>CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes)<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbic.gov.in\/\">[1]<\/a> <strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>dated 27.06.2020, the time limit for completion of specific compliance has been extended further to 31.08.2020. Further, the time limit is for the period between 20.03.2020 to 30.08.2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this limit does not include the person who needs to acquire GST Registration under 25 and 27 of the CGST Act. Section 25 deals with the Normal Registration and section 27 deals with the GST Registration for NRI and Casual Taxable Person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_GST_Registration_Certificate\"><\/span>Concept\nof GST Registration Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any business or trade whose annual turnover is above Rs 40 Lakhs and Rs 20 Lakhs (special states) needs to obtain registration under the Goods and Service Tax. Further, the regulatory authority issues the GST Registration Certificate to every registered taxpayer in the form GST REG- 06.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, a registered taxpayer is eligible to download the Registration Certificate from the official GST Portal. It is noteworthy to state that only the GST Portal has the facility to allow downloading of the GST Certificate. It also means that the government does not issue any physical GST Registration Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_Download_GST_Certificate\"><\/span>Process\nto Download GST Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nsteps involved in the Process to <strong><em>download a GST Registration Certificate <\/em><\/strong>are\nas follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Visit<\/em><\/strong> the GST Portal on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/<\/a>;<\/li><li>No, go to the \u201cServices\u201d tab and select \u201cUser Services\u201d;<\/li><li>After that, click on the option saying \u201cView\/ Download Certificate\u201d;<\/li><li>Now select the \u201cDownload\u201d icon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A GST Registration Certificate contains all the details and information relating to Business. The first page of the certificate provides basic details, such as Name, Address, and Registration Date of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Second Page of the Certificate is known as \u201cAnnexure A\u201d. This page contains additional information regarding the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the Third Page, which is known as \u201cAnnexure B\u201d, provides details about the person in charge of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After discussing thoroughly, it is crystal clear that obtaining GST Registration is a must for every supplier or business whose annual turnover exceeds the threshold of Rs 20 lakhs and Rs 40 lakhs. Further, in this learning blog, we have tried our best to simplify the procedure for GST registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if one still has any doubts or facing any dilemma regarding the process or anything, he\/she can contact our experts at Swarit Advisors. Our experts can assist you in the process of GST Registration, GST Migration, or GST Return Filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/composition-scheme-under-gst-act\/\">Composition Scheme under GST Act: A Guide on its Key Reforms<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GST or Goods and Service Tax is a Destination based Tax levied on the consumption of goods and services. It is a comprehensive and multi-stage tax that is charged on every Value Addition. 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