Do I need GST registration or a business licence?

The answer depends on your supplies, turnover, location and circumstances; special rules can apply. Check the GST portal and relevant local and sector authorities, and consult a qualified adviser with your expected transactions. See taxation and industry guidance for questions to bring.

The National Single Window System's Know Your Approvals tool can help identify possible central and state approvals from the information you enter. Its results are indicative: confirm the requirements and issuing authority for your particular activity and location, including any local permits. A suggested approval is not itself permission to operate. Our October 2026 DPIIT update explains the broader government summary and why aggregate reform counts do not replace a check of individual rules. This tool and update were checked on 29 October 2026.

Official sources linked in these answers were checked on 28 October 2026; confirm current details before acting.

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