Ecommerce Business Registration

The single most important point: if you sell goods through a marketplace, GST is not optional, whatever your turnover. Whether a specific seller falls in the mandatory-registration limb or a relaxation depends on the goods or services, platform and states, which we confirm case by case.

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Anyone selling goods online through a marketplace - Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, Nykaa and similar - needs GST registration from the first sale under Section 24, plus an entity to trade under. The same applies if you run your own marketplace as an e-commerce operator, with TCS obligations under Section 52.

There are some nuances: service providers selling through platforms are generally exempt below INR 20 lakh unless TCS applies, and under a 2023 notification small goods sellers can sell through ECOs without registration in limited cases. If you sell only through your own website (D2C), you are not selling through an ECO, so it depends on turnover and inter-state rules - but most D2C brands ship nationally, which makes GST mandatory anyway. We confirm exactly what you need.

• Directors' KYC: PAN, Aadhaar, photographs and address proof.
• Registered office proof: rent agreement or ownership with a utility bill and NOC.
• Bank details: for the business current account.
• Business details: the proposed name, objects and product or service categories.
• HSN or SAC codes: for the products or services to be listed.

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

Professional service charges for drafting, filing, and representation are separate from the statutory fees. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case, disputed amount, and number of hearings required. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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This page bundles what an online seller needs. Each is available on its own:

• Private Limited Company Registration - the preferred e-commerce vehicle.
• GST Registration - mandatory for marketplace goods sellers.
• IEC Registration - the Import Export Code for cross-border sales.
• Startup (DPIIT) Registration - DPIIT recognition for eligible e-commerce startups.
• GST Returns for E-Commerce Operators - GSTR-8 and TCS reconciliation.
• Accounting Services for the E-Commerce Industry - accounting built for online sellers.
• Private Limited Company Compliance - ongoing ROC and statutory compliance.

Mandatory GST (Section 24): under Section 24 of the CGST Act, e-commerce operators must register regardless of turnover, and persons supplying goods through an ECO that collects TCS must also register regardless of turnover, so the standard threshold exemption does not apply to marketplace goods sellers (see the GST portal).

Relaxations and D2C: service suppliers through ECOs are generally exempt below INR 20 lakh unless TCS applies, Notification 34/2023 lets small goods suppliers sell through ECOs without registration in limited cases, and a seller using only its own website is not through an ECO, so its registration follows the normal turnover and inter-state rules.

TCS (Section 52) and Section 9(5): the e-commerce operator collects TCS at 1% on the net value of taxable supplies and files GSTR-8, with the seller claiming the TCS as credit; for notified services under Section 9(5) such as restaurant, accommodation and cab services, the operator is deemed the supplier and pays the GST (see CBIC).

Structure and FDI: a private limited company is the preferred structure for scaling e-commerce, supporting multi-platform and multi-state compliance, credibility and FDI, with the marketplace model permitting 100% FDI under the automatic route while the inventory-based B2C model has restrictions. An IEC from the DGFT is needed for cross-border trade.

E-commerce compliance is unforgiving: platforms require a GSTIN before you list, and TCS reconciliation across platforms and states gets complex fast. Setting up the right entity and registrations from the start keeps you compliant and ready to scale.

Call +91 945 945 6700 or message us on WhatsApp and we will set up your e-commerce business TCS-ready from day one.

E-commerce has its own compliance rulebook, and the headline is simple: if you sell goods through a marketplace, GST is mandatory from your first sale under Section 24, whatever your turnover. Beyond that, a private limited company is the preferred structure for scaling, an IEC unlocks cross-border selling, and DPIIT adds startup benefits, while the platform's TCS must be reconciled and claimed.

Getting the entity and registrations right, and being TCS-ready, lets you onboard to platforms and grow without compliance surprises. Patron Accounting, with 15+ years of experience and a CA and CS team, sets up the full e-commerce bundle and supports your returns.