GST registration threshold checker (India)

Estimate whether GST registration may be required from your state or UT, supply type (goods, services, or mixed), and annual aggregate turnover. Mark common mandatory registration situations—such as inter-state supply or selling through an e-commerce marketplace—that apply even below the turnover limit. This page is for education only; rules change and your facts may differ—confirm on the official GST system or with a qualified adviser.

Your business profile

State / union territory (place of business)

Threshold pairs follow publicly documented state options for goods (commonly ₹40 lakh or ₹20 lakh) and services (commonly ₹20 lakh or ₹10 lakh). Telangana uses ₹20 lakh for goods.

What do you mainly supply?

Mixed uses the goods-side limit for aggregate turnover as a practical default for pan-goods-and-services businesses; validate if your activity is mostly services.

Annual aggregate turnover (₹, same PAN, all India)

Min: 0 - Max: 1000000000000

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Mandatory registration factors

If any item applies to you, registration is often required even when turnover is under the limit. Select all that apply.

Inter-state taxable supplyYou make taxable supplies across state or UT boundaries (IGST applies on outward supply).
Sell through an e-commerce marketplaceYou list taxable goods or services on a marketplace that requires GST for sellers on the platform.
Liable under reverse chargeYou receive supplies where tax is payable by you under reverse charge, when applicable.
Casual or non-resident taxable personOccasional supplies in a state without a fixed place of business, or non-resident taxable person rules apply.
E-commerce operator (platform)You operate a digital platform connecting buyers and suppliers (operator obligations).
Taxable supply through e-commerce + TCSNotified cases where e-commerce operators collect TCS and sellers must be registered.
ISD / GST TDS deductor (notified)You are an Input Service Distributor or a person required to deduct TDS under GST in notified cases.

Limits for Maharashtra

Supply	Registration threshold
Goods	₹40 lakh
Services	₹20 lakh

Likely below threshold

Likely no

Applicable limit (your supply type)

₹40 lakh

Aggregate turnover (entered)

₹25,00,000

Headroom under limit

₹15,00,000

Summary

Based on ₹40 lakh for supply of goods in Maharashtra, turnover may be below the limit. You may still register voluntarily or if another compliance trigger applies.

After registration, you may need to calculate tax on invoices. Use our GST calculator for CGST, SGST, and inclusive or exclusive amounts.

GST registration keywords and concepts

Search engines and readers often look for phrases like GST registration limit, 40 lakh GST registration, 20 lakh GST for services, aggregate turnover meaning, and GST registration for online sellers. In India, most small goods businesses watch the ₹40 lakh barrier in major states, while service-only providers more often watch ₹20 lakh (or ₹10 lakh in special-category geographies). Inter-state taxable B2B or B2C sales, OIDAR-style digital supplies, notified reverse charge, and marketplace policies remain the usual reasons founders discover they need a GSTIN earlier than a simple turnover test suggests.

How aggregate turnover is used

The law tests all-India turnover under one PAN, not only a single shop or invoice series. Exports and exempt supplies generally count toward the limit unless excluded by the statute. Taxes collected (CGST, SGST, IGST) do not inflate turnover. Because audits and demand notices turn on definitions, keep books that reconcile taxable value with your GSTR-1 and books of account.

Composition and regular registration

Some businesses cross a threshold but still choose composition schemes where permitted, subject to caps and restrictions on interstate and e-commerce sales. This page does not decide composition eligibility—it only highlights when ordinary registration discussions typically begin.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST registration threshold in India for goods?

In many states and union territories, suppliers of goods must register when aggregate turnover in a financial year crosses ₹40 lakh. Several north-eastern and hilly states and certain union territories use a ₹20 lakh limit for goods. Telangana has retained a ₹20 lakh limit for goods. Limits are applied on aggregate turnover under the same PAN across India.

What is the GST registration threshold for service providers?

For exclusively service supplies in non–special-category situations, registration is generally required when aggregate turnover crosses ₹20 lakh in a financial year. In states and union territories treated as special category for this purpose, the service threshold is typically ₹10 lakh. Your state selection in this tool selects the appropriate pair of limits.

What is aggregate turnover for GST registration?

Aggregate turnover is the all-India value of taxable supplies, exempt supplies, and exports of goods and services under the same PAN. It excludes GST and certain inward supplies taxed under reverse charge. It is measured for the relevant financial year.

Do I need GST registration if I sell on an online marketplace?

Selling taxable goods or services through notified e-commerce marketplaces usually requires GST registration without a turnover exemption. Treat marketplace selling as a separate compliance trigger and confirm your category under the CGST Act and notifications.

Is GST registration mandatory for inter-state supply?

Making taxable inter-state outward supplies generally triggers mandatory registration even when turnover is below the state threshold. Intra-state-only businesses may rely on threshold limits if no other mandatory category applies.

Can I register for GST voluntarily below the threshold?

Yes. Voluntary registration is allowed. Businesses often choose it to issue tax invoices, claim input tax credit, or deal with B2B customers who need a GSTIN.

What is the penalty for not registering under GST after crossing the limit?

If registration is delayed or avoided when liable, penalties under the GST law can apply—commonly cited guidance mentions a percentage of tax due subject to minimum amounts. Exact consequences depend on facts, delay, and officer assessment; use a qualified professional for your case.

Are GST registration limits different for goods and services?

Yes. Goods thresholds are commonly ₹40 lakh or ₹20 lakh depending on the state or union territory. Service thresholds are generally ₹20 lakh or ₹10 lakh in line with special-category rules. Mixed suppliers are modeled here using the goods-side limit for aggregate turnover as a practical default; validate your fact pattern on the official portal or with an adviser.

Is the threshold calculated monthly or yearly?

GST registration is based on aggregate turnover for the financial year. When your turnover crosses the applicable limit during the year, you generally become liable to register within the time prescribed under law.

Does this tool replace advice from the GST portal or a CA?

No. This checker is for education and quick planning. Notifications, state options, e-commerce rules, and reverse charge can change. Always verify registration obligation on the government GST portal or with a chartered accountant or tax professional.