{"id":34168,"date":"2026-04-01T22:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/?p=34168"},"modified":"2026-04-07T22:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:50:39","slug":"gst-to-sell-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need GST to Sell Online in India? Rules, Limits &#038; TCS Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#Is_GST_Mandatory_for_Sell_OnlineEcommerce\" >Is GST Mandatory for Sell Online\/Ecommerce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#GST_Rules_Based_on_Your_Selling_Model\" >GST Rules Based on Your Selling Model<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#1_Marketplace_Sellers_Amazon_Flipkart_Meesho\" >1. Marketplace Sellers (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#2_Own_Website_Sellers_Shopify_WooCommerce_D2C\" >2. Own Website Sellers (Shopify, WooCommerce, D2C)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#GST_Exemption_for_Online_Sellers\" >GST Exemption for Online Sellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#What_is_TCS_and_Why_Does_it_Matter_to_Your_Online_Business\" >What is TCS and Why Does it Matter to Your Online Business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#GST_Compliance_After_Registration_What_You_Need_to_Do_Monthly\" >GST Compliance After Registration: What You Need to Do Monthly?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#Monthly_Returns_to_File_Every_Month\" >Monthly Returns to File Every Month<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#TCS_Reconciliation_Through_the_Marketplace_Statements\" >TCS Reconciliation Through the Marketplace Statements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#ITC_Basics_What_You_Can_and_Cannot_Claim\" >ITC Basics | What You Can and Cannot Claim?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#To_Sum_it_Up\" >To Sum it Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/gst-to-sell-online\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A kirana store owner in your neighbourhood with sales up to \u20b940 lakh per year does not want a GST number, but if you want to sell anything online, you will need GST before your first order goes out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Same country, same tax law, but different rules!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online sellers, resellers, and marketplace owners often stress the fact that GST is mandatory for eCommerce. Not knowing the answer, many start their business but skip the due diligence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can work sometimes, but not every time, as the rules differ from place to place, product to product, and platform to platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s find out: do you need GST to sell online or not?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_GST_Mandatory_for_Sell_OnlineEcommerce\"><\/span>Is GST Mandatory for Sell Online\/Ecommerce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GST requirement for online selling depends on how you sell, and it&#8217;s not based on the quantity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-cgst-central-goods-and-services-tax\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">GST law<\/mark><\/a> draws a sharp line between two types of online sellers, and your obligations are completely different depending on which side you stand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us simplify it for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 If you sell on marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NO<\/strong> \u2192 If you sell through your own website (below \u20b920\u201340 lakh) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 If you sell interstate (across states) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 If platform collects TCS (Tax Collected at Source)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you are selling through someone else\u2019s platform, GST is required, but things are different if you build your own website or use a customised niche store for the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Rules_Based_on_Your_Selling_Model\"><\/span>GST Rules Based on Your Selling Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your GST requirement depends entirely on your business model<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Marketplace_Sellers_Amazon_Flipkart_Meesho\"><\/span>1. Marketplace Sellers (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common method for online sellers in India is to use platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, etc. to sell their products. The rule here is simple and universal: you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-registration-online-process-documents\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">GST registration<\/mark><\/a> before you make your first sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section (ix) &#8211; CGST Act<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the sections applicable for online sellers and mentions anyone supplying goods or services through an e-commerce operator needs a GST number regardless of their annual turnover. This section overrides all other limits and clauses meant for businesses and the applicability of the GST rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The linkage of this rule with your online selling business is connected to the marketplace. As marketplaces are legally required to collect Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on every sale you make through their platform, you will naturally need a GST number.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To deposit this TCS against your account with the government, they need your GSTIN. Without it, the entire compliance chain breaks down. So this section didn\u2019t only make GSTIN a requirement, but it became mandatory through the mechanism put in place for online marketplaces, ensuring you cannot sell online without a GST number.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-goods-and-service-tax-identification-number\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">GST number<\/mark><\/a> just to create and get verifications for your online marketplace account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Own_Website_Sellers_Shopify_WooCommerce_D2C\"><\/span>2. Own Website Sellers (Shopify, WooCommerce, D2C)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using your own website to sell stuff, or using Shopify, WooCommerce to build your site through these platforms, or even have an Instagram shop, you don\u2019t need a GST number.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So any D2C storefront does not require a GST number but only up to a threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b940 lakh for sellers of goods in most states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b920 lakh for service providers or mixed businesses in most states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b910 lakh for businesses in special category states (like Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there\u2019s a big asterisk in this rule. The moment you start selling stuff to customers in another state, GST registration becomes mandatory irrespective of your turnover.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means your selling model can shift whether you need GST to sell online or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Exemption_for_Online_Sellers\"><\/span>GST Exemption for Online Sellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, there are some exemptions for online sellers meant to help and safeguard their interests.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exempt Goods and Services Sellers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exempt goods under this rule are unbranded organic groceries, fresh products, handmade soaps, khadi products, or certain handicrafts. For these items, GST registration is not required until and unless the turnover is less than \u20b940 lakhs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the moment your products start selling in another state, the mandatory GST requirement is back into the picture. Even if your product is GST-free, you will still need GSTIN to keep on selling through the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For service providers as well, similar rules are applicable. As long as they are selling services, whether it&#8217;s consultancy, design, coaching, tutoring, or others, through their own platform, no GST is needed till \u20b920 lakhs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the moment you register on a platform that is liable to collect TCS, you need GST to sell the same services even if you don\u2019t hit the threshold limit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>But Is There a GST Limit for Online Business Under the Composition Scheme?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The composition scheme under GST is an option business owners can take to play a flat lower rate of tax and with minimal filing requirements. Although this scheme seems ideal for online marketplace sellers, under Section 10(2)(d) of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-cgst-central-goods-and-services-tax\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">CGST Act<\/mark><\/a>, the suppliers who sell through an e-commerce platform cannot opt for Composition Scheme.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_TCS_and_Why_Does_it_Matter_to_Your_Online_Business\"><\/span><strong>What is TCS and Why Does it Matter to Your Online Business?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TCS is the core reason behind why you cannot sell online without GST number. TCS means &#8216;Tax Collected at Source&#8217;, and this is a mechanism with which the marketplaces are supposed to collect a small percentage of the tax from every sale made through their platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This TCS, the marketplaces have to deposit to the government as per the GST norms on your behalf. Let\u2019s say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You sell \u20b9100,000 worth of goods in one month, and out of these, \u20b910,000 worth of goods are returned; the TCS applies to \u20b990,000.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The platform you sell through, like Amazon, Flipkart, etc., will charge 1% of the net value divided between CGST and SGST when goods are sold within the state.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the same goods are sold within two states, 1% IGST applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TCS you pay now can be claimed back as Input Tax Credit (ITC) through the GSTR-3B return and can be used to offset the amount you have to pay against your GST liability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform can only deposit TCS against a valid GSTIN. Without your GST number, there&#8217;s no account to credit it to, no compliance trail, and no way for the marketplace to fulfil its own legal obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Compliance_After_Registration_What_You_Need_to_Do_Monthly\"><\/span><strong>GST Compliance After Registration: What You Need to Do Monthly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting your GST registration is just the beginning, and once you have the number, there are several actions to take for staying compliant and avoiding fines.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monthly_Returns_to_File_Every_Month\"><\/span><strong>Monthly Returns to File Every Month<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After registration, the two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/types-of-gst-returns-in-india\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">GST returns<\/mark><\/a> you need to file every month for GST compliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gstr-1-due-date-filing-process\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">GSTR-1<\/mark><\/a>: <\/strong>This report is the one you need to file sharing all your outward supplies, including every sale you made during the month, with invoice details. This is due by the 11th of the following month.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GSTR-3B: <\/strong>This is the monthly summary return where you must declare your total tax liability, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/input-tax-credit-gst\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">claim your Input Tax Credit<\/mark><\/a> (including TCS), and pay the net tax due. This is due by the 20th of the following month.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both these returns are mandatory, even if you record zero sales in a month. In that case, file a NIL return, but it must be filed. However, there is a relief for sellers here; the QRMP Scheme.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Quarterly Return Monthly Payment scheme is where you can file GST-1 and GSTR-3B once a quarter instead of every month. However, the tax to be paid needs to be done every month by generating challan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TCS_Reconciliation_Through_the_Marketplace_Statements\"><\/span><strong>TCS Reconciliation Through the Marketplace Statements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every marketplace you work with, like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, etc., will share a monthly settlement statement including TCS dedicated by them on your sales. These deductions will show on your GSTR-2B as your credit. This credit, or ITC, you can claim in your GSTR-3B.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ITC_Basics_What_You_Can_and_Cannot_Claim\"><\/span><strong>ITC Basics | What You Can and Cannot Claim?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Input Tax Credit (ITC) lets you offset the GST you&#8217;ve paid on business purchases against the GST you owe on sales. As an online seller, you can typically claim ITC on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Packaging materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raw materials or products purchased for resale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business services like shipping, software subscriptions, and professional fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there are some items you cannot claim ITC on and this including;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and beverages (unless you&#8217;re in the hospitality business).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motor vehicles (with limited exceptions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any purchase where the supplier hasn&#8217;t filed their own GST return, this is why reconciling GSTR-2B matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For online sellers, following GST rules and norms may not seem as important as it is for other businesses. This lack of interest may lead the online sellers into further problems. But it&#8217;s best to keep ahead of all the requirements and ensure you do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim TCS credit in GSTR-3B<\/strong>: The ITC you are owed will stay in GSTR-2B, and you must not forget to offset it against your GST liabilities. Not doing so means you will end up paying more tax than required.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Report Interstate Sales as Intrastate:<\/strong> A common error for sellers who ship pan-India but aren&#8217;t careful about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-igst\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">IGST<\/mark><\/a> vs CGST\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-sgst\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">SGST classification<\/mark><\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconcile Platform Settlement Data:<\/strong> Your marketplace statement and your actual GST liability should match; if they don&#8217;t, you need to find out why before the portal does.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_it_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Sum it Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, to answer your question, do you need GST to sell online? It depends.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online sellers need GST if they sell on a marketplace before you put up your inventory on the platform. But if you are selling through your website or a website builder like Shopify, WooCommerce, etc., you will need GST only after the threshold limit is crossed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mandatory requirement of GST limit for online business is meant to protect you especially considering the fast scale at which online commerce moves. Ready to sort your GST without the confusion? Casfree helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/payment-gateway-india\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">online sellers get GST-ready payment system<\/mark><\/a>, from registration to monthly compliance, so you can focus on selling, not spreadsheets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is GST mandatory for ecommerce sellers in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, GST is mandatory if you sell through marketplaces like Amazon or Flipkart, regardless of turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I sell online without GST number?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but only if you sell through your own website and stay below \u20b920\u201340 lakh threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is GST limit for online business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u20b940 lakh for goods, \u20b920 lakh for services, and \u20b910 lakh for special category states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I sell on Amazon without GST?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, GST is mandatory due to TCS compliance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is GST required for Shopify sellers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only after crossing threshold or selling interstate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What will happen if I don&#8217;t pay any GST on the products I sell?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not paying GST can result in legal action against you, and the authorities can use legal ways to recover the unpaid amount, including interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In case you missed it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-state-code-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GST State Code List \u2013 All States &amp; UT Codes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-cgst-central-goods-and-services-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is CGST?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-sgst\/\">What is SGST?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-igst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is IGST in GST?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-login-password-portal-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Access GST Portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-registration-online-process-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Apply for GST Number, Process &amp; 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