GST
GST registration, returns, and everything that follows
Most GST problems do not start as problems. They start as a mismatch nobody noticed, an input credit claimed against an invoice the supplier never filed, or a return filed late in a month that got busy. By the time a notice arrives, the fix is considerably harder than the original entry would have been.
What people usually need
New GST registration
For a new business, or because turnover has crossed the threshold, or because a customer will not deal with an unregistered supplier.
Read more →Monthly and annual returns
GSTR-1 and 3B every month, GSTR-9 and 9C annually. Filed on time, with input credit reconciled rather than assumed.
Read more →A notice, or something has gone wrong
Show cause notices, demand orders, cancelled registrations, blocked credit. All of these carry deadlines.
Read more →How GST work is handled here
Your actual position is established first
What you supply, to whom, in which states, and under which rate. A surprising amount of later trouble comes from this being assumed rather than checked.
Input credit is reconciled, not copied
What you claim is matched against what your suppliers have actually filed. The gap between those two is where demands come from.
Returns are filed on a schedule you can see
You are told what is due and when, and reminded before it is late rather than after.
Problems are raised with you early
If a supplier is not filing, or a classification looks wrong, you hear about it while it is still cheap to fix.
What is typically needed
- PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor, partners or directors
- Business registration or incorporation documents
- Proof of principal place of business
- Bank account details and a cancelled cheque
- Purchase and sales registers for the period
- Existing GST login credentials, if already registered
If your registration has been suspended or cancelled, that is time-sensitive. There is a window to apply for revocation and it does not reopen once it closes.
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New GST registrationDepends on business type and jurisdictions | ₹1,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Monthly return filing (per month)Low transaction volume; higher volumes quoted case by case | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Annual return — GSTR-9 | Call and discuss |
| Reconciliation statement — GSTR-9C | Call and discuss |
| Notice replyQuoted after reading the notice | Call and discuss |
Ranges are indicative and confirmed before any work starts. Monthly compliance is usually a retainer rather than a per-return charge — call to discuss what suits the volume of your business. 18% GST applies on professional fees.
Questions people ask first
Do I actually need GST registration?
It depends on turnover, what you supply, and whether you sell across state lines or through a marketplace. Some businesses register voluntarily because their customers require it. Call and describe the business — the answer is usually clear in a few minutes.
How long does registration take?
Once documents are complete, the application itself is quick. The department may raise a query, which adds time. TBD — confirm typical current turnaround before publishing a number.
My supplier has not filed, so my credit is stuck. What can be done?
This is common and it is worth addressing early. The first step is establishing exactly which invoices are affected and for which period. What is available after that depends on the facts and on the timing.
My registration was cancelled. Can it be restored?
Often yes, but there are time limits on applying for revocation, and they are strict. Call as soon as you can rather than waiting.
Can you take over from my current consultant?
Yes. It usually starts with a review of what has been filed so far, so that nothing outstanding comes as a surprise later.
Talk through your GST position
Whether it is a new registration, monthly filing you would rather not think about, or something that has already gone wrong — call and describe the situation.