Question 1

How much does new GST registration cost in Puzhal?

Accepted Answer

Our fee for new GST registration in Puzhal starts at Rs.1,499 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.

Question 2

Do you provide new gst registration for small businesses and proprietorships in Puzhal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A large share of our clients in Puzhal are proprietors, small traders, shop owners, freelancers and family businesses rather than large companies. The fee of Rs.1,499 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 3

I am below the GST threshold, but I pay freight under RCM heads. Must I register?

Accepted Answer

Section 24(iii) makes registration compulsory for persons required to pay tax under reverse charge, without any threshold benefit. So if you receive notified supplies such as GTA freight, advocate services or sponsorship, liability to register can arise even with modest turnover. Note, though, that where the relevant RCM entry itself exempts supplies made to unregistered recipients, no liability arises until you are otherwise registered. Composition dealers get no relief once registered: they must pay RCM at the full normal rates in cash and cannot claim any credit, making RCM a pure cost for them. Have your expense heads reviewed before assuming you are safe; call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 4

Do partnership firms and private limited companies need different documents for GST?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the constitution documents differ. A partnership firm submits the partnership deed, the firm's PAN, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of all partners, with one partner named as authorised signatory through an authorisation letter. A private limited company submits its Certificate of Incorporation, company PAN, board resolution appointing the authorised signatory, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of directors; the company must sign the application with a DSC. Premises proof and bank details requirements are the same for all constitutions. An LLP follows the company pattern using its incorporation certificate and designated partner details.

Question 5

I run a boutique in Puzhal doing tailoring and also selling dress materials. How is GST charged?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring service attracts a concessional GST rate of 5%. The dress materials and fabrics you sell are goods at 5%, and readymade pieces follow the Rs.2,500 threshold, with 5% up to that value and 18% above it. Because your boutique supplies both goods and services, the Rs.20 lakh service-supplier threshold governs when registration becomes mandatory, not the Rs.40 lakh goods limit. Bill stitching charges and material separately so each takes its correct rate and your turnover streams stay clean. Many boutiques in Puzhal register voluntarily to serve corporate and export orders; call +91 - 9600 606 444 to decide.

Question 6

My shop in Puzhal is on rent. What address proof do I upload for GST?

Accepted Answer

For rented premises, upload the registered or notarised rent agreement in the name of the business or proprietor, along with a document proving the landlord's ownership, such as a recent electricity bill or property tax receipt for the same address. If the rent agreement is not available, a consent letter or No Objection Certificate from the owner together with their ownership proof is accepted. Ensure the address on the agreement matches the address entered in REG-01 exactly, including door number and pin code, because mismatches are the most common reason officers issue REG-03 clarification notices.

Question 7

I run a cloud kitchen from Puzhal selling only through delivery apps. How is GST applied to me?

Accepted Answer

CBIC Circular 164/20/2021 clarified that food supplied by cloud kitchens and central kitchens is restaurant service, so the 5% rate without input tax credit applies just as it does to a dine-in restaurant. Because restaurant services supplied through platforms like Swiggy and Zomato are taxed in the hands of the e-commerce operator under Section 9(5), a small cloud kitchen below the Rs.20 lakh service threshold can even operate without registration. Once you cross the threshold or want your own billing, registration becomes necessary. Our Puzhal team sets up cloud kitchens end to end; call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 8

Do I need a current account before applying for GST registration?

Accepted Answer

No. Bank account details are not mandatory at the time of applying, which helps new businesses because banks often ask for the GST certificate before opening a current account. However, after registration is granted you must furnish valid bank account details on the portal within thirty days of registration or before filing GSTR-1 or using the IFF, whichever is earlier; failure to do so can lead to suspension. A savings account in the proprietor's name is acceptable for a proprietorship. Our Puzhal team can add your bank details through a quick non-core amendment once your account opens.

Question 9

I supply cement and steel on credit to local builders. What GST care do such B2B sales need?

Accepted Answer

Three things matter. First, issue proper B2B tax invoices with the builder's GSTIN and correct HSN codes, because your GSTR-1 feeds their credit claims and errors invite immediate calls. Second, watch consignment values, since movements above the e-way bill limits need bills generated before dispatch, and construction material loads cross the threshold easily. Third, monitor receivables: if a builder does not pay you, your own output tax has still been paid, and conversely builders who delay paying you beyond 180 days must reverse their credit, which often prompts them to settle. Hardware dealers in Puzhal can call +91 - 9600 606 444 for a receivables-linked compliance routine.

Question 10

How do I handle GST when expired medicines are returned to the distributor?

Accepted Answer

CBIC Circular 72/46/2018 gives two routes for time-expired drugs. The return can be treated as a fresh supply by the person returning them, with a tax invoice if that person is registered, or the original supplier can issue a credit note under Section 34; the tax adjustment on a credit note is available only if it is reported within the statutory window, now 30 November following the financial year of supply. Where the manufacturer ultimately destroys the expired stock, input tax credit relating to the destroyed goods must be reversed under Section 17(5)(h). Pharmacies should reconcile expiry returns quarterly; call +91 - 9600 606 444 for help.

Question 11

My restaurant in Puzhal charges 5% GST. When does the 18% rate with input credit apply?

Accepted Answer

A standalone restaurant, whether air-conditioned or not, must charge 5% GST without input tax credit; it cannot voluntarily opt for 18% with credit. The 18% rate with full input tax credit applies only to restaurants located in specified premises, meaning hotels where the value of any unit of accommodation exceeded Rs.7,500 per day in the preceding financial year or where the hotel has opted in by declaration, a framework effective from 1 April 2025. So an ordinary standalone family restaurant stays at 5%, forgoing credit on rent, equipment and provisions. We help restaurants price sensibly around this; call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 12

By when must I issue a tax invoice when I sell goods?

Accepted Answer

For goods, Section 31 requires the tax invoice to be issued before or at the time of removal of the goods, where the supply involves movement, or before or at the time of delivery or making the goods available in other cases. In simple terms, the invoice must travel with the goods; a lorry leaving your Puzhal godown without an invoice is exposed to detention even if the e-way bill exists. For continuous supplies of goods with successive statements or payments, the invoice must be issued when each statement is issued or each payment is received.

Question 13

What is self-invoicing under RCM and is there a time limit for it?

Accepted Answer

When you receive supplies liable to reverse charge from an unregistered supplier, Section 31(3)(f) requires you, the recipient, to issue an invoice on yourself, because the supplier cannot issue a tax invoice. You must also issue a payment voucher when paying the supplier. From 1 November 2024, Rule 47A prescribes a firm deadline: the self-invoice must be issued within thirty days of receiving the supply. This document is not a formality; the time limit for claiming the RCM credit is reckoned from the self-invoice, and its absence can cost you the credit besides inviting penalty. Maintain a monthly self-invoice series covering rent, freight, legal fees and similar unregistered-supplier heads.

Question 14

Something is malfunctioning on the GST portal. How do I raise a formal grievance ticket?

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Use the GST Self-Service Grievance Redressal Portal at selfservice.gstsystem.in. Select Report Issue, type a keyword describing the problem, and the system suggests the matching category along with FAQs; if those do not resolve it, proceed to raise the ticket by entering your GSTIN or ARN, contact details and a description, and attach screenshots of the error. A ticket reference number is issued instantly by email and SMS. Raising a ticket also creates a record that the failure was on the system side, which helps later if a deadline was missed because of a portal outage. Our Puzhal office logs tickets for clients as part of retainer support.

Question 15

Is GST still charged on life and health insurance premiums?

Accepted Answer

No. With effect from 22 September 2025, premiums on all individual life insurance policies, including term plans, endowment plans and ULIPs, and all individual health insurance policies, including family floater and senior citizen plans, are exempt from GST. Reinsurance of these policies is also exempt. Earlier these premiums bore 18 percent tax. Note that the exemption applies to policies taken by individuals; certain group covers procured by businesses can still attract GST, and insurers can no longer claim input credit attributable to exempt policies. Policyholders should see the benefit directly in renewal notices.

Question 16

How many digits of the HSN code must I print on my tax invoices?

Accepted Answer

Under Notification 78/2020 Central Tax, taxpayers with aggregate turnover up to Rs.5 crore in the preceding financial year must mention a 4-digit HSN code on all B2B tax invoices, though it is optional on B2C invoices. Taxpayers with turnover above Rs.5 crore must mention 6-digit HSN codes on every invoice, including B2C. Eight digits are required for specified goods such as certain chemicals and for export documentation. Services follow the same rule using SAC codes, which begin with 99. Printing truncated or wrong codes on invoices creates mismatches later, so set the codes correctly in your billing software once.

Question 17

Can one document cover both taxable and exempt items sold together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in one specific situation. Rule 46A permits a registered person supplying both taxable and exempt goods or services to an unregistered recipient to issue a single invoice-cum-bill of supply covering the entire transaction. This saves retail counters from splitting every mixed basket into two documents. The concession applies only when the buyer is unregistered; for a registered buyer, you must still issue a tax invoice for the taxable items and a separate bill of supply for the exempt items. Supermarkets and pharmacies with mixed inventories use this format daily, and billing software handles the split automatically once configured.

Question 18

What is the default place of supply rule for services within India?

Accepted Answer

Section 12(2) of the IGST Act sets the general rule for domestic services: if the recipient is registered, the place of supply is the recipient's location; if unregistered, it is the recipient's address on your records, and failing that, the supplier's own location. So a consultant in Puzhal advising a registered company in Hyderabad charges IGST, while the same advice to a local walk-in individual attracts CGST plus SGST. This default yields only to the specific rules for immovable property, events, transportation, and a few other categories, so always check whether a specific rule captures your service before falling back on the general one.

Question 19

What is the process for new GST registration?

Accepted Answer

The process runs in clear stages: Document collection; Application preparation; Filing and Aadhaar authentication; Query handling. A senior consultant reviews your file at each stage rather than passing it to a data-entry desk, and you receive a confirmation with the filed documents once it is complete. You always know which stage your work is at — we update you on WhatsApp instead of leaving you to follow up.

Question 20

Do you provide new GST registration for businesses on Grand Northern Trunk Road?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We serve businesses on and around Grand Northern Trunk Road in Puzhal — shops, offices, godowns and home-run businesses alike. Document pickup can be arranged at your premises, or you can send everything on WhatsApp and complete GST registration without leaving your counter. Call +91 - 9600 606 444 and mention your location; a consultant will confirm the fee and timeline immediately.

Question 21

Which GST office handles Puzhal businesses?

Accepted Answer

Businesses in Puzhal (PIN 600066) generally fall under the CGST Chennai North Commissionerate, with state-jurisdiction cases handled by the Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Department. Your exact division and range can be confirmed from your GSTIN on the GST portal. We regularly appear before this jurisdiction for registrations, clarifications and hearings, so we know the local practice and documentation preferences.

Aspect	With ChennaiGST	DIY / Unattended
Keeping up with changes	Rate changes, portal updates and new thresholds such as the Rs.5 crore e-invoice limit are tracked by us and applied to your case proactively.	Changes are discovered after the fact — often through a rejected filing, a blocked e-way bill or a departmental letter.
Registration and amendments	Query-resistant applications prepared correctly the first time, with supporting documents matched to what proper officers actually verify.	Repeated clarification memos and resubmissions, with weeks lost because a rent agreement or premises photograph did not meet expectations.
Record keeping	Every return, challan, acknowledgement and working paper archived in an organised folder, retrievable in minutes years later.	Documents scattered across email, downloads and old phones; assembling records for a bank or an audit takes days.
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.
Refund claims	RFD-01 filed with complete statements and annexures, tracked from ARN to bank credit, with any deficiency memo answered promptly.	Incomplete claims bounce back as deficiency memos while the refund sits unclaimed for months and working capital stays blocked.
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.

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