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Goods and Services Tax
Complete GST guides for Indian business owners — registration, return filing, ITC claims, e-invoicing, and compliance for e-commerce sellers and MSMEs.
New to GST? Read our complete guide for e-commerce sellers.
goods and services taxGST for Franchise Businesses: Fees, Royalty & ITC Explained
Franchise fees, royalties, and brand-usage payments all attract GST — but at different rates depending on what's actually being supplied. Here's how GST applies to franchisors and franchisees, and what ITC you can actually claim.
GST for Exporters: LUT Filing and Zero-Rated Invoices for E-commerce Sellers
GST for Exporters: LUT Filing and Zero-Rated Invoices for E-commerce Sellers
Amazon Global Selling and India's new export-focused FDI rules are opening cross-border selling to GST-registered marketplace sellers. Here's how LUT filing, zero-rated invoicing, and export GST refunds actually work.
goods and services taxGSTR-2A vs GSTR-2B: Which One to Use for Your ITC Claim
GSTR-2A and GSTR-2B both list your inward supplies, but only one of them decides how much Input Tax Credit you can actually claim. Here's the difference, and the monthly check every seller should run before filing GSTR-3B.
goods and services taxSame HSN Code, Two Different GST Rates — Why This Happens and How to Check Yours
A surprising number of HSN codes carry two completely different GST rates depending on the exact product — not the code number. Fifteen real examples, and how to check which rate actually applies to what you sell.
goods and services taxQuick Commerce & GST: Why Every Dark Store Needs an APOB Registration
Selling through Blinkit, Zepto, or Swiggy Instamart means your goods sit in dark stores across multiple states — and under GST law, every one of them needs to be registered as an Additional Place of Business. Here's what that actually requires, and why regulators are now trying to simplify it.
e commerceHow to Sell on Blinkit: Brand & Vendor Onboarding Guide (2026)
Blinkit doesn't work like Amazon or Flipkart — it's an invite-approved vendor model, not self-serve listing. Here's the actual onboarding process, documents, commission structure, and the GST detail most guides skip: APOB registration for every dark store you supply.
e commerceHow to Sell on Swiggy Instamart: Seller Registration Guide (2026)
Swiggy Instamart requires full GST registration for every seller — no composition scheme, no Enrolment ID shortcut. Here's the onboarding process, commission structure, settlement cycle, and the multi-state GST requirement first-time quick-commerce sellers miss.
e commerceHow to Sell on Zepto: Vendor Registration Guide (2026)
Zepto runs one of the most curated vendor approval processes among Indian quick-commerce platforms — expect weeks, not days. Here's the registration process, required documents, and the GST/APOB requirement that trips up first-time quick-commerce vendors.
goods and services taxGST on Discounts, Freebies and Combo Offers: A Seller's Guide
How GST treats pre- and post-supply discounts, BOGO combos, and "free" gifts under Section 15 — with the credit note and ITC reversal rules e-commerce sellers get wrong during festive-season sales.
goods and services taxGSTR-9C Reconciliation Guide: Table-by-Table Mechanics for Sellers
A table-by-table walkthrough of GSTR-9C reconciliation — turnover matching, ITC reconciliation, marketplace TCS checks, and the mismatches that trigger GST scrutiny for e-commerce sellers above ₹5 crore turnover.
goods and services taxE-Invoicing Rules for E-commerce Sellers: ₹5 Crore Limit & 30-Day Rule
Once your turnover crosses ₹5 crore even one year, e-invoicing stays mandatory forever — and if you're above ₹10 crore, you now have only 30 days to report an invoice to the IRP. Here's what e-commerce sellers need to know.
goods and services taxGST's New 90% Provisional Refund: How It Works for E-commerce Sellers
CBIC's risk-based provisional refund lets low-risk exporters and sellers get 90% of their GST refund in days instead of months. Here's the eligibility criteria and how to qualify.