• Does freelancer need to get GST number and file return if turnover is not more than 20 lac?

Hi,

I am a freelancer and i have a clients outside of india. But my turn over is not more than 20 LAC. Do i still need to get a GST Number, if yes then do i also need to fillup a monthly GST return. Please explain this all properly.

Thanks
Asked 5 years ago in Income Tax

Hi,

 

Hope you are doing well !!

 

You need to get GST registration only if your turnover/receipts exceeds the basic exemption limit I.e 20 lakhs..

Payal Chhajed
CA, Mumbai
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302 Consultations

Hi

 

No, since your turnover is less than 20 lacs, you don't need a GST registration.

Lakshita Bhandari
CA, Mumbai
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942 Consultations

No freelancer is only required to have GST registration if the turnover is above 20 lakh.

And since you are not required to have registration you are not required to file return.

You can read more about registration here: https://www.taxontips.com/2019/09/05/gst-registration-for-freelancers-in-india/

 

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Thank you

Naman Maloo
CA, Jaipur
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101 Consultations

Hello,

 

You will be required to register under GST only if you cross the threshold limit of Rs. 20 Lakhs gross receipts.

I hope that this answer satisfies your requirements. 

 

Regards,

CA Hunny Badlani

Hunny Badlani
CA, Madhya Pradesh
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16 Consultations

Hello Sir,

 

As per the exemption specifically provided to Service providers only through notification No. 10/2017, A service provider is required register under GST and file return only if their aggregate turnover exceeds Rs 20 lakhs. Even if, they provide services on Inter-state basis, they are not required to do GST registration unless the aggregate turnover cross Rs 20 lakhs.

 

In your case, Since your turnover is less than Rs 20 lakhs, you dont need to get a GST registration.

Karishma Chhajer
CA, Jodhpur
2452 Answers
29 Consultations

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