Selling online in India is booming, but a store brings tax and operational duties a simple site does not. Before your first order, understand the GST position and choose hosting that can handle transactions. This is a practical overview, not tax advice, so confirm details with a chartered accountant or the GST portal.
GST registration thresholds depend on what and where you sell. As a general guide, the threshold has been around 40 lakh rupees of turnover for goods and 20 lakh for services, with lower limits in special category states. Importantly, businesses selling through e-commerce operators have often been required to register regardless of turnover, so check your situation carefully.
Once registered you receive a GSTIN, charge GST at the applicable rate, and file regular returns. Confirm the current thresholds and rules on the official GST portal, since they change.
You will need to take digital payments. UPI is dominant in India, alongside cards and netbanking, and most payment gateways support all of these and integrate with common platforms. Choose a gateway that handles payment data in line with RBI requirements.
Show prices in rupees and make GST treatment clear at checkout.
An online store runs a database, processes payments, and must stay up during peak periods like festival sales. Look for fast local performance, daily backups, SSL as standard, and headroom for big traffic spikes. A slow or down checkout during a sale costs real money.
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