GST Registration in Kolkata: A Complete Step-by-Step GuideGST (Goods and Services Tax) registration is mandatory for businesses operating in Kolkata with an annual turnover exceeding ₹40 lakhs (₹20 lakhs for service providers). Whether you run a trading business in Burrabazar, a manufacturing unit in Howrah, or a service company in Salt Lake — GST registration is the first step toward legal compliance in West Bengal.

Who Needs GST Registration in Kolkata?

Any business or individual in Kolkata must register for GST if they fall under any of the following categories: Businesses with annual turnover above ₹40 lakhs (goods) or ₹20 lakhs (services), inter-state suppliers of goods or services, e-commerce operators and sellers, casual taxable persons, non-resident taxable persons, and businesses paying tax under the reverse charge mechanism.

Documents Required for GST Registration in Kolkata

To register for GST in Kolkata, you need the following documents: PAN card of the business or applicant, Aadhaar card of the proprietor/partners/directors, proof of business registration (Partnership deed, Certificate of Incorporation, etc.), address proof of the principal place of business (electricity bill, rent agreement, or NOC from the property owner), bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank statement), digital photograph of the proprietor/authorized signatory, and a digita