When I first decided to sell on Amazon India, I was excited about the sheer scale of the opportunity it presented. However, like most new sellers, I hit several roadblocks, the most taxing one being GST registration. The process looked intimidating at first, but once I broke it down step by step, I realised it wasn’t as difficult as it seemed.
So my advice is simple: tackle GST registration one step at a time, stay compliant, and let Amazon’s scale do the heavy lifting for you. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can focus on growth. If you’re trying to figure out how to register for GST in 2025, here’s the exact roadmap I used.
4 Steps For Completing Your GST Registration Smoothly
The process of registering your business for a GSTIN is not as difficult as it seems. In fact, the process is as straightforward as it gets.
Step 1: Gather your documents
You will need the following documents to get started with the GST registration:
- PAN card (business or personal, depending on structure)
- Aadhaar card (for proprietor/authorised signatory)
- Proof of business address (electricity bill, rent agreement, or ownership doc)
- Bank account details (cancelled cheque or passbook)
- Passport-size photo of the applicant
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for companies/LLPs
Step 2: Apply on the GST portal
Head to the official GST portal to register. Here’s how the flow works:
- Go to Services → Registration → New Registration.
- Fill in Part A (PAN, email, mobile). You’ll get a Temporary Reference Number (TRN) via OTP.
- Use the TRN to log in and complete Part B, uploading all the documents listed earlier.
- Submit the form. Sole proprietors can e-verify with Aadhaar OTP; companies need a digital signature certificate (DSC).
Approval and verification take about 1-2 weeks, granted you have all your documents in order. Once approved, you will get your GSTIN (GST Identification Number).
Step 3: Update Amazon Seller Central
Once you receive your GSTIN, log into your Amazon Seller India account and update your GST details in Seller Central. Essentially, Amazon makes your work easier by deducting the tax collected at source (TCS) from your sales and reporting it to the government under your GSTIN. You will be able to see these entries in your GST returns and reconcile them with Amazon’s Merchant Transaction Reports (MTR).
Step 4: File your returns regularly
In addition to registering for a GSTIN, you also need to stay compliant by filing returns (monthly, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B or CMP-08, if under composition). Amazon's reports for your brand match up neatly with your GST ledger, so reconciliation is quite simple.
Here’s what you can do:
- Download the MTR (Merchant Transaction Report) every month.
- Cross-check it with your GST portal entries before you file for returns.
Final thoughts
Learning how to register for GST might feel like a hassle at first, but it’s actually the gateway to running a legitimate and scalable business on Amazon. Once I received my GSTIN, setting up on the platform became seamless. Amazon took care of tax collection and reporting, leaving me free to focus on growing my sales.
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