Question 1

How long does registration amendment REG-14 take in Tondiarpet?

Accepted Answer

Core field approval in about 15 days; non-core immediate. That assumes your documents are complete and there is no departmental query. We start the same day we receive your papers and tell you the realistic completion date upfront rather than an optimistic one. Where the GST portal or the officer causes delay — clarifications, physical verification or system issues — we track it daily and keep you informed on WhatsApp.

Question 2

What documents are required for registration amendment REG-14 in Tondiarpet?

Accepted Answer

For registration amendment REG-14 you will generally need: GST portal login credentials, Current registration certificate REG-06, New address proof such as electricity bill or property tax receipt, for address changes, Rent agreement and owner NOC, if the new premises are rented, Amended partnership deed or board resolution, for constitution changes. The exact list depends on your constitution — proprietorship, partnership, LLP or company — and on the specifics of your case. Send what you have on WhatsApp to +91 - 9600 606 444 and we will confirm within the same working day exactly what else is needed, so nothing is rejected later for a missing paper.

Question 3

I opened a godown in Tondiarpet. Should I add it to my GST registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every warehouse, godown, branch or shop in Tamil Nadu from which you operate must be declared on your registration as an additional place of business. File a core field amendment in Form REG-14, add the godown address with supporting proof such as the rent agreement and owner's electricity bill, and submit; officer approval usually takes about fifteen working days. Declaring the godown matters practically: e-way bills can show it as a dispatch point, stock kept there is properly accounted, and you avoid penalties if officers inspect undeclared premises. Our Tondiarpet team files these amendments regularly; call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 4

How do I add a new authorised signatory to my GST registration?

Accepted Answer

Adding or changing an authorised signatory is a non-core amendment, so it needs no officer approval. Log in, go to Services, then Registration, then Amendment of Registration Non-Core Fields, and open the Authorised Signatory tab. Click Add New, enter the person's name, PAN, Aadhaar, mobile, email and photograph, upload the authorisation letter or board resolution, and submit with DSC or EVC. The new signatory's mobile and email are verified by OTP. Businesses in Tondiarpet should do this the moment an accountant or director handling GST changes, because every notice alert and filing OTP flows to the signatory on record.

Question 5

Where exactly on the GST portal do I file a core field amendment, and what happens after submission?

Accepted Answer

Log in and go to Services, then Registration, then Amendment of Registration Core Fields. The editable tabs cover business details, principal place of business, additional places and promoter or partner details; open the relevant tab, make the change, and enter the reason and date of amendment in the boxes provided, attaching supporting documents within the portal's size limits. Move to the Verification tab, select the authorised signatory and place, and submit with DSC or EVC. An ARN is generated, the application lands in your jurisdictional officer's queue, and its progress is visible under Track Application Status until approval.

Question 6

How long does a GST amendment take to get approved?

Accepted Answer

Non-core amendments, covering bank accounts, authorised signatory details and the goods and services list, take effect immediately upon submission with no officer involvement. Core amendments, covering legal name, trade name, places of business and promoter changes, go to the jurisdictional officer, who normally acts within about fifteen working days. If the officer neither approves nor issues a notice within the prescribed period, the amendment is deemed approved and the certificate updates automatically. If a notice seeking clarification is issued, reply within seven working days to avoid rejection. Track everything with the ARN generated on submission of REG-14.

Question 7

How do I update the mobile number and email registered on the GST portal?

Accepted Answer

If the mobile and email belong to the authorised signatory, log in, go to Amendment of Registration Non-Core Fields, select the authorised signatory tab, enter the new contact details, and verify them with OTPs sent to the new number and email. Non-core amendments take effect without officer approval, so the change is quick. If the person who was authorised signatory has left the business, you may first need to add a new authorised signatory, or approach the jurisdictional officer if you have lost access entirely. Keeping these credentials current is important because all notices and OTPs flow to them.

Question 8

Can I add or change the trade name on my GST certificate without a new registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The trade name is a core field, so you file an amendment in Form REG-14 selecting Business Details, enter the new trade name, and give the reason and date of change. Officer approval typically comes within about fifteen working days, after which the updated certificate reflecting the new trade name can be downloaded. Your GSTIN does not change because it is linked to your PAN. This is useful when a proprietor starts branding the shop differently from their own name. Remember to update the new trade name on invoices, your name board and bank records once approved.

Question 9

How is GST charged on gold jewellery: on the gold value or the making charges?

Accepted Answer

Both, at different rates when billed separately. Gold and gold jewellery attract 3% GST, while making charges shown as a separate service component attract 5%. If the jeweller issues a single consolidated price without separating making charges, the entire value is treated as a composite supply of jewellery and taxed at 3%. Most organised jewellers in Tondiarpet bill the metal value at 3% and making charges at 5%, which is the practice tax officers expect to see. These rates were not disturbed by the September 2025 rate changes. Call +91 - 9600 606 444 if your billing pattern needs review before an audit.

Question 10

Is PAN compulsory for GST? Do I need separate GSTINs for different states?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PAN is mandatory for normal GST registration; the GSTIN itself embeds your PAN in characters three to twelve, with the first two digits denoting the state, which is 33 for Tamil Nadu. Registration is state-wise, so if you have a fixed place of business in Tamil Nadu and another in Karnataka, you need a separate GSTIN in each state under the same PAN. Merely selling to customers in other states does not require registration there; it is having an establishment in that state that triggers it. Within Tamil Nadu, you may also take separate registrations for distinct places of business.

Question 11

Can a jeweller resell old jewellery under the margin scheme and pay GST only on the profit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with an important condition. Under Rule 32(5), a dealer in second-hand goods who sells used jewellery as it is, or after minor processing such as cleaning and polishing that does not change its nature, can pay GST on the margin, the difference between selling and purchase price, with no tax if the margin is negative. The concession is lost the moment you melt the old jewellery and manufacture a new ornament, because the goods change form; the new piece is then taxed at 3% on full value. Maintain separate stock registers for as-is resale and melting lots to protect the margin claim.

Question 12

We hire cabs monthly for employee transport in Tondiarpet. Who pays the GST?

Accepted Answer

If the cab operator is not a body corporate, charges 5 percent, and your business is a body corporate, the liability shifts to you under reverse charge. The entry covers renting of motor vehicles designed to carry passengers where the cost of fuel is included in the consideration. If the operator is itself a company, or bills at the higher rate with full ITC, 18 percent since the September 2025 rate rationalisation, forward charge applies and the operator collects the tax. Remember that even after paying RCM, the ITC on employee transport in vehicles seating up to thirteen is blocked under Section 17(5) unless providing the transport is obligatory for the employer under a law.

Question 13

How much time do I get to raise an invoice for services?

Accepted Answer

A tax invoice for services must be issued within thirty days from the date of supply of the service. For banks, insurers, financial institutions and NBFCs, the limit is forty-five days. Where services are supplied continuously, the invoice follows the contract: if the due date of payment is ascertainable, invoice on or before that date; if not, invoice when payment is received; and if payment is linked to completion of an event or milestone, invoice on or before its completion. Consultants and agencies that bill quarterly should check their contracts against these rules, since late invoicing defers nothing legally.

Question 14

I returned an advance because the deal was cancelled. What document do I issue?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how far the paperwork went. If you had issued only a receipt voucher and no tax invoice, you issue a refund voucher under Rule 51 when returning the advance, and the tax paid on that advance can be adjusted. If a tax invoice had already been issued, the cancellation is handled through a credit note under Section 34 instead. The refund voucher records the original receipt voucher reference, the amount refunded and the tax involved. Event managers and contractors see cancellations regularly, and using the wrong document between these two is a common reconciliation error.

Question 15

I have taken a house on rent and I am GST registered. Does reverse charge hit my house rent?

Accepted Answer

Only in defined situations. From 18 July 2022, renting of a residential dwelling to a registered person attracts 18 percent under reverse charge in the tenant's hands. However, where a registered proprietor rents the dwelling in a personal capacity for use as his own residence, and on his own account rather than for the business, the exemption applies and no tax arises. If a company takes a flat as a guest house or for employee accommodation, RCM applies, and note that ITC on such rent may face challenge as a personal consumption expense. Document the purpose of the tenancy in the rent agreement so the correct treatment is defensible.

Question 16

What GST rate applies to cars and two-wheelers now?

Accepted Answer

Small cars, meaning petrol cars up to 1200cc and diesel cars up to 1500cc with length not exceeding 4 metres, attract 18 percent GST, down sharply from the earlier 28 percent plus cess. Larger cars, SUVs above these specifications, attract the 40 percent rate, but with the compensation cess gone, the overall burden on most of them is still lower than before. Motorcycles up to 350cc are at 18 percent, while those above 350cc attract 40 percent. Electric vehicles continue at a concessional 5 percent. Dealers must also apply these rates to demo vehicle sales.

Question 17

If I open a bulk bag and sell rice loose by weight, is that sale taxable?

Accepted Answer

No. The 5% levy on specified food items applies only when they are supplied in pre-packaged and labelled form in packs up to 25 kilograms. When a retailer opens bulk stock and weighs out loose quantities against each customer's order, the supply is not of a pre-packaged commodity, so it remains exempt. What you cannot do is sell an intact labelled retail pack and bill it as loose. Keep purchase records showing bulk procurement and maintain the loose counter separately from the packed shelf, because officers test this distinction during inspections of grocery businesses. When in doubt on a product, call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 18

Our company paid fees to a lawyer. Who pays the GST on this?

Accepted Answer

You do, as the recipient. Legal services supplied by an individual advocate, a firm of advocates or a senior advocate to a business entity are notified under Section 9(3), so the advocate does not charge GST and your business pays 18 percent under reverse charge in cash through GSTR-3B, claiming it back as ITC if otherwise eligible. Relief exists for small recipients: legal services to a business entity whose turnover is within the registration threshold are exempt. Since the advocate is usually unregistered, remember to raise a self-invoice and payment voucher for the transaction. Litigation-heavy businesses in Tondiarpet should reconcile their legal expense ledger against RCM paid every quarter.

Question 19

Is there a GST consultant near Tondiarpet for gst registration amendment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We serve Tondiarpet and the surrounding areas from our office at Porur, Chennai - 600 116, Tamil Nadu, and most registration amendment work is completed online — you send documents on WhatsApp and we handle the portal work. If you prefer in-person help, we offer doorstep document pickup across Tondiarpet and you are welcome to visit our office. Reach us on +91 - 9600 606 444 between 9 AM and 8 PM, Monday to Saturday.

Question 20

Do you provide gst registration amendment for small businesses and proprietorships in Tondiarpet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A large share of our clients in Tondiarpet are proprietors, small traders, shop owners, freelancers and family businesses rather than large companies. The fee of Rs.999 and the process are the same regardless of size, and we explain the compliance position in plain language — in Tamil or English — so you understand what is being filed on your behalf and why.

Question 21

How much does registration amendment REG-14 cost in Tondiarpet?

Accepted Answer

Our fee for registration amendment REG-14 in Tondiarpet starts at Rs.999 and is quoted in full before we begin — there are no hidden charges added later. The fee covers professional work end to end: document review, preparation, filing and follow-up until completion. Government fees or portal charges, where applicable, are separate and always shown to you upfront. For an exact quote based on your turnover and business type, call +91 - 9600 606 444 and a consultant will confirm it on the call.

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Supplier defaults	Suppliers who stop uploading invoices are identified within the period and pursued before their default becomes your blocked credit.	Missing supplier invoices surface only when credit is denied, by which time recovering the amount from the vendor is difficult.
Time cost	Roughly an hour a month to send data and approve drafts; the portal work, reconciliation and follow-up are ours.	Hours every month lost to portal errors, JSON files, OTP failures and reworking figures — usually on the due date itself.
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Input tax credit	Purchase register matched against GSTR-2B each period, with defaulting suppliers chased so eligible credit is actually captured.	Credit claimed from books alone; mismatches with GSTR-2B mean lost credit or excess claims that invite departmental queries.
Annual return preparation	Monthly reconciliations roll naturally into GSTR-9, filed comfortably before 31 December with figures already agreed through the year.	Twelve months of unmatched data reconstructed in December, with differences discovered too late to be corrected cleanly.

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