In the fourth article of our series on GST, we will explain the situations under which registration under GST is mandatory. As you will recall from the previous articles, under GST as a general rule, a person whose turnover exceeds Rs.20 Lakhs (10 Lakhs in special category states) need to take registration under GST.

As you would know, GST is a dual levy with the Centre and States simultaneously levying tax on a common tax base. GST levied by the Centre on intra-State supply of goods or services would be called the Central Tax, while GST levied by the States and Union Territories would be called the State Tax/UT Tax respectively.