• Is GST registration mandatory for digital marketing for individual

Dear Sir,
 
I am from Pune, Maharashtra
I am interested to start Online Affiliate Marketing ( Digital Marketing ).
I do not have shop Act, Udyog Aadhar or GST registration. 
I have following queries :

1. Is Shop Act & Udyog Aadhaar registration required for individual ? 

2. Is residential address legal for Shop Act, Udyog Aadhar & GST ?

3. Is GST registration mandatory for Online Affiliate Marketing (Digital Marketing) within India (if Sales Below 20Lakhs ) ?

4. Is GST registration mandatory for Online Affiliate Marketing outside India (if Sales Below 20Lakhs ) ?

5. Is GST registration mandatory for selling digital products (ebooks,pdf,web templates) 'WITHIN' India from OWN Website (if Sales Below 20Lakhs ) ?

6. Is GST registration mandatory for selling digital products (ebooks,pdf,web templates) 'OUTSIDE' India from OWN Website (if Sales Below 20Lakhs ) ? 

7. Is GST registration mandatory for selling digital products (ebooks,pdf,web templates) 'WITHIN' India from ecommarce Website like esty,amazon,flipkart (if Sales Below 20Lakh ) ?

8. Is GST registration mandatory for selling digital products (ebooks,pdf,web templates) 'OUTSIDE' India from ecommarce Website like esty,amazon,flipkart (if Sales Below 20Lakh ) ?

9. Is current account necessary ? Can I use saving account for such business ? 

Kindly advise. 

Thanks & Regards, 
Rohit
Asked 1 year ago in GST

1. Yes, it recommended.

 

2. Yes

 

3,4, 5 and 6. No, as long as sales is below 20 lakhs

 

7 and 8. Yes, e-commerce operator will mandate you to take GST.

 

9. No

Lakshita Bhandari
CA, Mumbai
5687 Answers
935 Consultations

1. Udhyog aadhar and Shop act are not mandatory for individual.

2. As per my knowledge commercial property is required for shop act registration. For GST you can use it.

3. Not mandatory for service

4. Not mandatory for service

5. Not clear you might require as it would be covered under OIDAR and goods category.

6. Not clear you might require as it would be covered under OIDAR and goods category.

7. Not clear you might require as it would be covered under OIDAR and goods category.

8. Not clear you might require as it would be covered under OIDAR and goods category.

9. No current account not necessary.

 

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Naman Maloo
CA, Jaipur
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101 Consultations

1) Shop Act is not applicable to you. The main purpose of Udyog Aadhar is to protect MSME in recovery of dues and to avail several benefits of government schemes. In your case entire business is online, I don't think you should go for it.

 

2) In case of GST registration you need registered rent agreement or NOC alongwith latest electricity bill or house tax receipt or ownership document proof

 

3 to 6) No

 

7&8) Yes

 

9) Keeping in view the volume of transactions, open current account

 

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Vivek Kumar Arora
CA, Delhi
4953 Answers
1106 Consultations

Sure, here's a more concise and improved summary of the information provided:

1.Shop Act: Shop Act and Udyog Aadhar are not mandatory for individual to online businesses like affiliate marketing. It is advisable to apply for Udyog Aadhar.

2.Yes Residential address legal for Udyog Aadhar & GST.In case of GST registration, you will need a registered rent agreement or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) along with supporting documents such as the latest electricity bill, house tax receipt, or ownership document proof. 

3 to 6: GST registration is not mandatory for various scenarios related to online affiliate marketing, including sales within or outside India, sales of digital products (ebooks, pdf, web templates), and sales through your own website.

7 & 8: GST registration is required for selling digital products (ebooks, pdf, web templates) within India from e-commerce websites like Etsy, Amazon, Flipkart, or other similar platforms.

9: Considering the volume of transactions in your business, it is advisable to open a current account to manage your finances efficiently.

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Shubham Goyal

Shubham Goyal
CA, Delhi
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