GSTIN for startup exporters

Hi

1. For inter state supply of goods, there's no threshold limit for registration. You need to get registered within 30 days of your first outward supply. However, since your case is export of goods, you need to take GST registration beforehand.

2. GSTIN shall have to be quoted on the shipping bill. So you need to take GST registration before first shipment only.

You will also have to apply for letter of Undertaking after GST registration for exporting goods without payment of IGST.

We may assist you with GST registration and filings.

Further you will need an Import Export Code for export of goods. 

You can directly export through India Post by filing the requisite form.

Yes it is as you are going to export goods and export is known as inter state supply in GST and in GST whenever you do inter state supply you need to take GST registration even if your turnover is zero.

No you should not issue without GST invoice.

No that would not be required.

You also need to have IEC code.

However there are some peculiarities when exporting through post and courier and I have some clients doing this therefore if you need any suggestions you can contact me.

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Thank you

Hi,

My views are as follow:

1. GST Registration is mandatory in export and/or import irrespective of the turnover limit.

2. No, You can not issue an export invoice without GST number.

3. No, you can make a declaration to the Indian post.

I hope this will solve your queries.

Kind Regards

Sohan Singh Rawat

Chartered Accountant

Dear Sir,

Hope you are doing well !!

1. Export under GST is treated as inter-state supply and under GST law, any person engaged in the inter-state taxable supply of goods or services or both is required to obtain compulsory registration.

2. No, You can not issue an export invoice without GST number.

3.No that would not be required.

Hello,

1. Yes, you would require GST Regn. before the export procedure. IEC Code would also be required.

2. No, that would be a violation of the law.

3. The Authorised Courier has to contact with the respective officer of Customs.

I hope that this answer satisfies your requirements.

Regards,

CA Hunny Badlani

Hello Sir,

1.Yes, it is necessary to obtain GSTIN for export of goods without any turnover limit. 

Export of goods or services is treated as a zero-rated supply. An exporter dealing in zero-rated supplies can make exports with or without payment of tax. The exporter may supply goods or services or both after paying the amount of IGST and can claim a refund of the amount of tax paid on such goods or services or both. The exporter may supply goods or services or both under bond or Letter of Undertaking without payment of integrated tax and then claim a refund of the unutilized input tax credit.

2. No, you can't issue invoice without GST number for export purposes.

3.No, it is not necessary  to contact Custom House Agent if you export through India Post.