What is GST?
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a unified indirect tax introduced in India on 1st July 2017. It replaced multiple indirect taxes such as VAT, Service Tax, Excise Duty, and others, making taxation simpler and more transparent.
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🔹 Types of GST in India
There are four main types of GST:
1️⃣ CGST (Central GST)
Collected by the Central Government on intra-state sales.
2️⃣ SGST (State GST)
Collected by the State Government on intra-state sales.
3️⃣ IGST (Integrated GST)
Collected by the Central Government on inter-state sales and imports.
4️⃣ UTGST (Union Territory GST)
Applicable in Union Territories without a legislature.
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🧾 Who Should Register for GST?
GST registration is mandatory for:
Businesses with turnover above ₹40 lakhs (₹20 lakhs for services)
Inter-state sellers
E-commerce sellers
Exporters and importers
Freelancers & service providers above the threshold
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📄 Documents Required for GST Registration
PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Address Proof of Business
Bank Account Details
Passport-size Photograph
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📊 GST Slab Rates in India
GST is divided into four main tax slabs:
GST Rate Applicable Goods & Services
5% Essential items
12% Standard goods
18% Most services & products
28% Luxury goods
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🛠 Benefits of GST
✅ One Nation, One Tax
✅ Easy compliance
✅ Transparent taxation
✅ Lower cost of doing business
✅ Boost to the Indian economy
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⚠️ GST Return Filing
Registered businesses must file returns:
GSTR-1 – Sales details
GSTR-3B – Monthly summary return
GSTR-9 – Annual return
Late filing may attract penalties and interest.
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