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UNIT ECONOMICS — First (Phase 4)
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    • GST Registration SOP
    • Business Entity Types
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  1. SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
  3. GST Registration SOP

04 — Legal

GST Registration SOP

GST is mandatory for D2C selling in India. Without it, you cannot legally collect payments or sell online.
Free Registration3-7 Day ProcessingMandatory for D2C

₹0

GST Registration

Completely free

3-7 Days

Processing Time

Apply early, don't wait

₹500-2K/mo

Filing Cost

CA or accountant fees

100%

D2C Must-Have

No GST = no selling

GST Registration Steps

1

Go to gst.gov.in

Create account with Aadhaar-verified mobile

2

Fill Part A

PAN, mobile, email, state — 10 minutes

3

Fill Part B

Business details, bank account, authorized signatory

4

Upload Documents

PAN, Aadhaar, photo, bank statement, proof of business

5

Verification

Officer reviews — usually 3-7 working days

6

GSTIN Received

15-digit number assigned — add to Shopify and invoices

Documents Required

DocumentFormatNotesPriority
PAN CardJPG/PDFOf business owner or entityRequired
Aadhaar CardJPG/PDFLinked to mobile numberRequired
Bank StatementPDFFirst page with account detailsRequired
Passport PhotoJPGOf business ownerRequired
Proof of BusinessJPG/PDFRent agreement or utility billRequired
Authorization LetterPDFIf someone else is applyingIf applicable
Critical: You CAN start selling with just GST as a sole proprietor. Don't wait for LLP or Pvt Ltd registration. Get GST first, start selling, upgrade entity type later when revenue justifies it.
GST Threshold Reality Check: The ₹20L threshold applies to intra-state sales of goods. However, e-commerce sellers must register for GST regardless of turnover — this includes selling on your own Shopify store, Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho. If you plan to sell online, you need GST from day one, even at ₹0 revenue. Monthly/quarterly filing costs ₹500-2,000 via a CA or accounting service.
GST Registration — Must Complete