GST rules have been revised for the service providers in India and have been made more convenient post 23^rd GST Council meeting. Like any other trade, all the service providers must get GST registered; if the business entity’s aggregate annual turnover exceeds Rs.20 lakh in most states and Rs.10 lakh in the Special Category Status.

For any other kind of business, GST registration is mandatory irrespective of annual turnover, if the business entity is involved in online trade or interstate or intrastate supply of products, with an annual turnover above Rs.20 lakhs.

Mandatory GST Registration for the following Service Providers:

The following types of service providers should be registered under GST irrespective of annual aggregate turnover:

• OIDAR (Online Information Database Access and Retrieval services) Service Providers
• E-Commerce Operators
• Non-Resident Taxable Person who supply services to Indian 
• Casual Taxable Person

When to get GST Registered?

• If you are an existing service provider with prevailing service tax registration, the entity should process the migration of the same to GST Registration.
• While starting a new service business, GST registration is mandatory and GSTIN has to be obtained within a month of commencing your business. In the case of a casual tax person or non-resident taxable person, GST registration should be obtained at least a week before starting the business. 

How can we help you?

GST registration is only mandatory for every person who is specified by the government. But if a Service Provider is willing to take the registration then he must follow all the compliance. Online Legal India™ is a user-friendly platform that allows you to register your GST, file your GST returns, or modify your GST for any kind of service we provide all-round assistance.  We offer a plethora of services apart from GST filling.