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Types of GST Registration in India: Regular, Composition, CTP, NRTP, ISD, TDS & TCS Explained
7 types of GST registration explained - Regular, Composition Scheme, Casual Taxable Person, Non-Resident, Input Service Distributor, TDS Deductor, TCS Collector. Which type for which business and how to switch.
Read articleHow to Download GST Registration Certificate (Form REG-06): Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Download your GST registration certificate (Form REG-06) from gst.gov.in in under 2 minutes. Where to find it, what it contains, mobile download, display rules, and common errors.
Read articleGST Registration Forms List: REG-01 to REG-31 Explained (Complete 2026 Reference)
Every GST registration form explained - REG-01 (new application), REG-06 (certificate), REG-14 (amendment), REG-21 (revocation). What each form is for, who files it, and the deadline.
Read articleCan GST Registration Be Transferred? Sale, Succession, Backdating & Withdrawal Rules (2026)
GSTIN itself is not transferable - tied to PAN. But unutilised ITC can be transferred via Form ITC-02 in case of sale, merger, or succession. Backdating, withdrawal, and proprietor death rules explained.
Read articleCan Multiple GST Registrations Be Done at the Same Address? (2026 Rules)
Yes - multiple GSTINs at one address are allowed under Section 25(2) and Rule 11. Different entities, different verticals, or separate places of business. Documents needed and rejection reasons.
Read articleGST vs VAT in India: What Changed in 2017 and Where VAT Still Applies (2026)
GST replaced VAT, Service Tax, Excise & 14 other taxes in 2017. VAT still applies on petrol, diesel, ATF, natural gas, and alcohol. Full comparison, taxes subsumed, and what "VAT GST number" really means.
Read articleWhy GST Registration Is Important: 10 Benefits for Indian Businesses (2026)
Top benefits of GST registration - Input Tax Credit, interstate sales, marketplace listing, B2B contracts, bank loans, government tenders, export refunds. With ITC savings calculations.
Read articleHow to Find GSTIN of Any Business in India: Free Search by GSTIN, PAN, or Name (2026)
Find any GSTIN free on gst.gov.in. Three search methods - by GSTIN, by PAN, or by legal name. How to verify, recover your own GSTIN, spot fakes, and bulk-verify vendor GSTINs.
Read articleGST Registration Suspended or Cancelled: Reasons, Form REG-21 Revocation Process (2026)
GSTIN suspended or cancelled suo moto? Why it happens, what Form REG-31 means, and how to file REG-21 revocation within 90 days to restore your registration.
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