Complete Guide to GST Registration for Small Businesses in Assam

Starting a business in Assam requires a solid foundation in regulatory compliance. Whether you are opening a retail store in Sivasagar, managing a tea trading venture in Jorhat, or offering engineering services in Dibrugarh, understanding your Goods and Services Tax (GST) obligations is essential. ### When is GST Registration Mandatory in Assam? Under the current GST laws, registration is mandatory when: 1. **Turnover Threshold**: Your aggregate annual turnover exceeds ₹40 Lakhs for exclusive supply of goods (or ₹20 Lakhs in specific special category supply cases). 2. **Service Providers**: Turnover exceeds ₹20 Lakhs per annum. 3. **Interstate Supplies**: Any supply of goods outside the state of Assam requires compulsory GST registration, regardless of turnover. 4. **E-commerce Sellers**: Selling on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho requires GSTIN. ### Key Documents Required - PAN card of the business / proprietor - Aadhaar card of the authorized signatory - Proof of business premises (Electricity bill / Municipal trade license / Rent agreement) - Bank account details (Cancelled cheque or passbook first page) ### How Gentrax Helps At Gentrax, we guide you through Form GST REG-01 preparation, resolve jurisdiction queries, and follow through to instant ARN generation and certificate issuance.