GST for marketplace sellers

GST registration for Amazon and Flipkart sellers, done correctly.

Registration, monthly returns and marketplace TCS, handled for online sellers. First, we check whether you need full GST registration at all.

  • 15-minute fit check
  • Reply within 3 hours, 9 am – 6 pm
  • Every fee in writing before you pay

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Key facts

GST registration for online sellers: key facts

Who needs it
Sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and other marketplaces, usually regardless of turnover, and any business above the GST turnover limit.
Our fee
₹3,000 + GST for GST registration. GST return filing from ₹1,500 a month.
Government fee
None. GST registration is free.
Official timeline
The GST officer must act within 7 working days, or 30 if verification is flagged.
Documents
PAN, Aadhaar and photo; business address proof (with owner's NOC if rented); bank account details.
Marketplace TCS
Marketplaces collect 0.5% GST TCS on your sales, which you can claim in your returns.
Exception
Small goods sellers selling only within their own state can use a GST enrolment number instead.
Sound familiar?

What founders tell us before they start.

“The marketplace won't activate my account without GST.”

Most marketplaces need a GST number before you can sell. We check your case and file the application, and do the Aadhaar authentication with you.

“My GST return doesn't match my payout.”

Marketplaces collect TCS (0.5%) and TDS (0.1%) on your sales. We match those credits to your returns so you claim what's yours.

“I keep worrying about missing a due date.”

We file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B on time and share a filing calendar, so returns stop being something you chase.

Tell us where you sell. We'll tell you whether you need full GST, an enrolment number, or nothing yet.

What we handle

Exactly what you get, and what you don't.

GST registration

GST

Sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and similar marketplaces, and any business above the GST turnover threshold.

Turnover thresholds are generally ₹40 lakh for goods and ₹20 lakh for services, lower in some special category states. Marketplace sellers usually need registration regardless of turnover. The exception: small goods sellers who sell only within their own state can use a GST enrolment number instead, but cannot then sell to other states.

Included

  • Applicability check, including whether an exemption fits you
  • GST REG-01 application
  • Aadhaar authentication support
  • Help with department clarification notices, as set out in your quote
  • Certificate handover and first-return reminder

Documents needed

  • PAN, Aadhaar and photo of the proprietor, partners or directors
  • Business address proof, with owner's NOC if rented
  • Bank account details
  • Company or LLP documents, if applicable
More details: exclusions, fees and timeline

What it solves

A GSTIN, which marketplaces generally require before activating a seller account, and which lets you claim input tax credit.

Not included

  • Registration in additional states
  • Monthly or quarterly returns (see GST filing)

Your part

Keep your Aadhaar-linked mobile handy for OTPs, and be available if the department schedules a site verification.

After completion

Returns are due from the month of registration, even with zero sales.

Government fees

None. GST registration has no government fee.

Timeline

Ours: Stated in your quote, counted from the day we have complete documents.

Theirs: The officer must act within 7 working days, or 30 if verification is flagged, otherwise it is deemed approved. Small taxpayers may qualify for a simplified route with approval in about 3 working days.

GST filing and compliance

GST

Registered sellers who want returns filed correctly and on time.

Included

  • GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, monthly or quarterly
  • Reconciliation of marketplace sales reports with your returns
  • Input tax credit check against GSTR-2B
  • A filing calendar and reminders
  • Annual return GSTR-9, if included in your quote

Documents needed

  • Marketplace sales and settlement reports each period
  • Purchase and expense invoices
  • GST portal access shared securely, or filing done with you
More details: exclusions, fees and timeline

What it solves

Missed or wrong returns lead to late fees, interest, blocked input credit and, eventually, cancellation of your registration.

Not included

  • Full bookkeeping
  • Income tax returns
  • Replies to notices, audits or assessments (quoted separately)

Your part

Send your sales and purchase data by the date agreed in your quote, and pay your tax from your own account.

After completion

Recurring service, billed for each period as set out in your quote.

Government fees

No filing fee. Late fees and interest for delays are payable by the business.

Timeline

Ours: Filed before the due date when data arrives by our cut-off.

Theirs: Portal downtime or due-date extensions announced by the government.

Marketplace GST support

GST

Sellers whose returns don't match marketplace payouts, or who sell from warehouses in several states.

Included

  • GST TCS credit reconciliation for each marketplace (currently 0.5% of net taxable sales)
  • Treatment of returns, cancellations and replacements
  • Explaining GST vs income-tax TDS turnover mismatches (TDS is currently 0.1%)
  • Guidance on registration needs for inventory in other states' warehouses

Documents needed

  • Marketplace tax reports and settlement statements
  • Your filed GST returns for the period
More details: exclusions, fees and timeline

What it solves

Marketplaces collect TCS on your sales and report it in their own return. Credits only help you if they are claimed and matched correctly.

Not included

  • Representation before tax authorities

Your part

Share access to marketplace reports for the period under review.

After completion

Can be added to monthly GST filing.

Government fees

None.

Timeline

Ours: Stated in your quote for each review period.

Theirs: Corrections that depend on the marketplace amending its own filings.

Registering a business as well? Our compliance plans combine business registration, GST and two trademark applications.

How it works

Three steps, no surprises.

1

Tell us how you sell

Your products, marketplaces, and the states you ship to.

2

We check what applies

Full GST, an enrolment number, or nothing yet, with a written quote.

3

We register and file

Registration first, then returns every month or quarter.

Guides

Read this before you decide.

Guide

Do you need GST registration right after company incorporation?

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I sell GST-exempt products on Amazon: do I need GST registration?

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GST TCS credit for Amazon and Flipkart sellers: how to claim it and what happens to unused credit

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Can e-commerce sellers claim ITC on purchases and Amazon ads?

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Can you use one GST number for multiple businesses or brands?

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Can you sell on Amazon without GST? What Indian sellers need to know

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Can a virtual office be used for GST registration?

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Related services

Most founders need more than one.

Company registration for e-commerce businesses

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Trademark registration for your brand

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Questions about GST

Do I need a GST number to sell online?

Usually, yes. Marketplaces collect tax (TCS) on your sales, and selling through them generally requires GST registration even below the normal turnover limit. Selling only through your own website follows the regular limits of ₹40 lakh for goods and ₹20 lakh for services, which are lower in some states.

Can I sell on a marketplace without a GST number?

Sometimes. Since October 2023, small sellers of goods who sell only within their own state through a marketplace can use a GST enrolment number instead of full registration. You can't sell to buyers in other states under it. Sellers of fully GST-exempt goods may also not need registration. Marketplaces set their own rules too, so we check your products and plans before recommending either route.

Why not use a low-cost online GST service?

If a GST number is all you need, that can be a sensible choice. Check what the price includes, what happens after payment, and the refund terms. We help founders who need several registrations decided together.

How long does the process usually take?

There are two clocks: ours and the authority's. We commit to our turnaround from the day we have complete documents. Government and platform processing is outside our control and varies; trademarks in particular can take a year or more.

What renewals and recurring compliance should I expect?

GST returns monthly or quarterly. Annual filings for companies and LLPs, even with no sales. Trademark renewal every 10 years. Digital signature certificates need renewing when they expire.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us what you sell and where. In a 15-minute fit check, we'll tell you what applies, what doesn't, and the fixed price, before you commit.

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