Who must register.
| Situation | Registration |
|---|---|
| Goods turnover above ₹40 lakh | Required (₹20 lakh or less in some states) |
| Services turnover above ₹20 lakh | Required (₹10 lakh in some states) |
| Interstate supply of goods | Required, whatever the turnover |
| Selling through e-commerce operators | Usually required |
| Paying GST under reverse charge | Required |
| Non-resident or casual taxable persons | Required, whatever the turnover |
Exports count towards turnover. Interstate supplies of services below the threshold do not by themselves require registration.
Documents needed.
- PAN of the business
- Certificate of incorporation or deed
- Board resolution for the signatory
- Ownership proof, or
- Registered rent agreement and owner's proof
- Consent letter where needed
- PAN and Aadhaar of signatory and directors
- Photographs
- Bank details, within 30 days of approval
How fast approval comes.
Three working days
For small businesses with B2B output tax up to ₹2.5 lakh a month.
About seven working days
With Aadhaar authentication of the signatory and a promoter.
Up to 30 days
Where Aadhaar is not used or the application is flagged.
Why clients choose us for GST.
We explain Indian GST to UK finance teams in plain English, alongside VAT.
Every application and return is checked by a second professional before it goes in.
A written scope and fee before work starts.
Every return and payment date for your registrations in one place.
Registration, returns, refunds, notices and appeals handled together.
Document sharing and e-verification online. No travel needed.
GST registration for UK-owned businesses.
We handle GST for UK-owned companies, branches and overseas suppliers doing business in India, wherever they are based in the UK. Applications, returns and replies to officers are all online.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
New GST registration FAQs.
Need a GST registration?
Tell us about the business. We will prepare and file the application.
This page is general guidance based on the GST laws, rules and notifications as they stand. It is not legal advice for your situation. Thresholds, rates and procedures change by notification and can differ by state, so please speak to us before acting on it.