GST Registration in Hyderabad
Get your Telangana GSTIN in 3 to 7 working days. Our CA and CS team handles the full process, from documents to certificate, with clear pricing that starts at ₹1,999.
- CA & CS-led firm
- 3–7 working days
- From ₹1,999
- 100% online, pan-India
GST registration in Hyderabad is a fully online process on the GST portal. Telangana kept the lower threshold, so a business must register once annual turnover crosses ₹20 lakh, for goods as well as services. Online sellers and inter-state suppliers of goods need it from day one, whatever their turnover. The government fee is ₹0, approval usually takes 3 to 7 working days, and ComplyLocal's fee starts at ₹1,999.
| Application form | GST REG-01 on gst.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Threshold (goods) | ₹20 lakh annual turnover (Telangana kept the lower limit) |
| Threshold (services) | ₹20 lakh annual turnover |
| Typical timeline | 3–7 working days |
| Government fee | ₹0 (registration is free on the portal) |
| Professional fee | From ₹1,999 (ComplyLocal) |
| Telangana GST state code | 36 (first two digits of your GSTIN) |
| Administered by | CBIC + Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Telangana |
What Is GST Registration?
GST registration is the process of enrolling your business under the Goods and Services Tax. Once registered, your business receives a GSTIN, a unique 15-digit Goods and Services Tax Identification Number. This number is your business identity under GST. You need it to collect tax from customers, claim input tax credit on purchases and file GST returns.
The first two digits of a GSTIN show the state of registration. Telangana's code is 36, so every GSTIN issued in Hyderabad begins with 36, followed by the PAN of the business.
Running above the threshold without registration is costly. The penalty is 10% of the tax due, with a minimum of ₹10,000. It rises to 100% where tax is deliberately evaded.
Who Needs GST Registration in Hyderabad?
You need GST registration in Hyderabad if your aggregate turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) — or immediately, with no threshold benefit, if you fall in a mandatory category below.
Register regardless of turnover
- Online sellersSelling goods on Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho needs registration from day one. A small exception exists for sellers shipping only within Telangana below the limit.
- Inter-state suppliers of goodsOne invoice from Jeedimetla to a buyer in Bangalore makes registration compulsory.
- Exporters of goodsPharma and other exports count as inter-state supply, so exporters must register whatever their size.
- Casual taxable personsExhibition and Numaish-style event stalls without a fixed Hyderabad premises.
- Reverse charge, agents & ISDReverse-charge liable persons, agents and Input Service Distributors must register.
GST Registration Limit in Hyderabad
| Category | Aggregate turnover limit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Supply of goods (Telangana) | ₹20 lakh | Telangana did not adopt the higher ₹40 lakh goods limit |
| Supply of services (Telangana) | ₹20 lakh | Same limit for goods, services and mixed supplies |
| Most large states (for comparison) | ₹40 lakh / ₹20 lakh | Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra use the higher goods limit |
Documents Required for GST Registration
Here is the complete list of documents for GST registration in Hyderabad, by business type. Scanned copies are uploaded with Form REG-01 — originals are not submitted anywhere.
- PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor
- Passport-size photograph
- Business address proof: a recent electricity bill or property tax receipt. If the place is rented, add the rent agreement and the owner's NOC. For a co-working desk, use the operator's agreement, NOC and utility bill
- Bank proof: cancelled cheque or statement. This is optional at filing and can be added after the GSTIN is issued
GST Registration Process in Hyderabad — Step by Step
The whole process is online. Here is how ComplyLocal completes it for you, step by step:
Free consultation and document check
Day 0We confirm what applies to your business under Telangana's lower limit, fix the right HSN or SAC codes, identify your correct circle and division, and collect documents on WhatsApp or email.
Application Part A
OTP verifiedWe verify your PAN, mobile and email with OTPs on the GST portal. This creates your temporary reference number.
Application Part B
Same dayWe fill in your business details, upload the documents and complete Aadhaar authentication for the signatory.
ARN generated
InstantYou receive an Application Reference Number to track status. If your file is picked for biometric Aadhaar verification, we guide you through it.
Officer approval in 3 to 7 working days
3–7 working daysClean applications with Aadhaar authentication are approved within 7 working days, and low-risk files in about 3 under the simplified scheme running since November 2025. If the officer raises a query, we draft and file the reply for you.
GSTIN and certificate
On approvalYour GSTIN starting with 36 is issued. We download the certificate, set up your portal login and explain your first return dates.
GST Registration Fees in Hyderabad
The government does not charge any fee for GST registration. The portal is free. What you pay for is professional work, so the application is prepared correctly and approved the first time. ComplyLocal's fee starts at ₹1,999.
| Component | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Government fee (GST portal) | ₹0 | Registration on gst.gov.in is free |
| ComplyLocal professional fee | From ₹1,999 | Complete filing for proprietors and freelancers |
| Companies / LLPs | Custom quote | Includes DSC, board resolution and authorisation work |
| Reply to officer's query | Included | No extra charge if a clarification is raised |
Transparent pricing
₹1,999onwards
Professional fee · Government fee is ₹0
Register from ₹1,999- CA & CS-led filing
- Clarification reply (REG-03/04) included
- No hidden retainers — quoted upfront
Some portals advertise free registration and recover it through costly return-filing packages. Our pricing is flat and stated upfront.
Benefits of GST Registration
Invoice legally
Charge GST correctly and stay clear of penalties.
Claim input tax credit
Recover the GST you pay on rent, software, ads and stock.
Sell across India
Inter-state B2B and B2C sales open up only with a GSTIN.
Join marketplaces
Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Swiggy and Zomato all require one.
Export without paying IGST
Registered exporters can file a LUT and bill zero-rated.
Win enterprise clients
Vendor onboarding and tenders routinely demand registration.
GST Registration Guide for Hyderabad Businesses
The first thing we check for every Hyderabad client is the limit. Telangana kept the ₹20 lakh threshold for goods as well as services, while most large states moved goods to ₹40 lakh. A Begum Bazar trader or a Kukatpally shop that would still be exempt in Delhi may already need registration here. We look at your actual turnover and category first, so you register on time and not after a notice.
The second pattern is the address. Hyderabad's startups and IT vendors often register from co-working spaces and business centres in HITEC City, Madhapur and Gachibowli. That works, but the operator's agreement, NOC and utility bill must carry matching names, and the application must select the correct Telangana circle and division for the address. We line up both before uploading anything.
The third pattern is scale. IT and SaaS companies billing overseas clients pair the new GSTIN with a LUT filing to invoice without charging IGST. Pharma and other exporters do the same for goods. And D2C brands stocking Amazon or Flipkart warehouses in other states add registrations there through our virtual place of business (VPOB) service, with Hyderabad staying the anchor.
Local business areas
- HITEC City
- Gachibowli
- Madhapur
- Kukatpally
- Ameerpet
- Secunderabad
- Begum Bazar
- Charminar and Laad Bazaar
- Banjara Hills
- Jeedimetla
- Balanagar
- Genome Valley
Key industries
- IT and SaaS
- Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
- Wholesale trade
- Startups
- E-commerce and D2C
- Jewellery and pearls
- Food brands
- Engineering
Other GST Services in Hyderabad
Registration is only the first filing. ComplyLocal supports Hyderabad businesses across the full GST lifecycle:
What Happens After You Get Your GSTIN
- Display the certificate at your premises and print the GSTIN on invoices and your signboard.
- Start filing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Monthly, or quarterly under QRMP if turnover is within ₹5 crore.
- Add your bank account on the portal within the allowed window if it was not part of the application.
- Generate e-way bills for goods movement, and adopt e-invoicing once turnover crosses ₹5 crore.
- Exporting software or medicines? File your LUT for the financial year before raising zero-rated invoices.
Why Hyderabad Businesses Choose ComplyLocal
We know Telangana's lower limit
We check your position first, so you register on time and not after a notice.
CA and CS professionals review every file
That is why our applications rarely get stuck in clarification.
Clear pricing from ₹1,999
The government fee is ₹0 and we say so upfront. No hidden packages.
Fully online
A dedicated GST registration consultant in Hyderabad works with you on WhatsApp and calls. No office visits needed.
Reviewed by the CA & CS team at ComplyLocal Consultants · Last updated: 2026-07-08
GST Registration in Hyderabad — FAQs
Self-contained answers on fees, timelines, thresholds, documents and Delhi-specific jurisdiction questions.
- The government fee is ₹0. Registration on the GST portal is free. You pay only a professional fee, and ComplyLocal starts at ₹1,999, including replies to any officer query.
- No. Telangana kept the lower limit, so registration is needed once annual turnover crosses ₹20 lakh, for goods as well as services. The ₹40 lakh goods limit used in states like Delhi and Karnataka does not apply here.
- Usually 3 to 7 working days with Aadhaar authentication. Low-risk applications clear in about 3 working days. Files sent for biometric or physical verification can take up to 30 days.
- 36, the Telangana code. Every GSTIN issued in Hyderabad starts with 36, followed by the business PAN.
- Yes. Use the space operator's agreement, NOC and a utility bill of the premises as your address proof. The names across these papers must match, or the officer will raise a query.
- Yes, once turnover crosses ₹20 lakh. Filing a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) along with it lets you invoice overseas clients without charging IGST.
- Yes. Selling goods on marketplaces requires registration from the start. Only sellers shipping purely within Telangana below the limit have a narrow enrolment exception.
- Yes, once annual turnover crosses ₹20 lakh, which busy counters reach quickly, and immediately if they supply buyers outside Telangana. Wholesale buyers also insist on GST invoices for input credit.
- No. You can apply without bank details and add a current or savings account on the portal after the GSTIN is issued.
- PAN and Aadhaar of the owner, a photograph, address proof of the business place, and constitution papers for firms and companies. Bank proof can be added after approval. The full list by business type is above.
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Get your Hyderabad GSTIN — filed by CA/CS experts from ₹1,999
Government fee ₹0, transparent professional pricing, and clarification-reply support included. Most Delhi applications are approved in 3–7 working days.
