Heads up: This is a general overview, not tax advice. GST rules depend on your products, turnover, state and where you sell, and they change. Confirm with a chartered accountant.
Do you need GST?
- Businesses above the turnover threshold for their state and type of supply must register.
- Selling through e-commerce marketplaces generally requires GST registration, even for small sellers, with limited exceptions.
- Selling only through your own website and social media may allow you to start below the threshold — check your situation.
GST and your prices
Most Indian consumer brands show prices inclusive of GST (“Inclusive of all taxes”). Buyers see one final price, and you account for GST inside it. In Shopersite, set this in GST and taxes.
Invoices
- Registered sellers issue tax invoices with GSTIN, HSN code, taxable value and tax split.
- CGST + SGST apply when the buyer is in your state; IGST when they're in another state.
- Shopersite Pro creates invoices for every order using your tax settings.
Keep simple records
- Download your order reports monthly.
- Keep purchase bills to claim input tax credit.
- Note refunds and cancellations — they change what you owe.
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