The general rule
Sellers who supply goods through an e-commerce operator (a platform that collects the payment for them) have historically needed GST registration regardless of turnover. Since October 2023, small suppliers below the threshold may sell through e-commerce operators within their own state without registering, subject to conditions such as enrolment on the GST portal. Supplying goods to other states generally needs registration.
Sellers who sell only through their own website and collect payment themselves follow the normal turnover threshold for their state, but inter-state supply of goods still generally needs registration.
What usually changes the answer
- Shipping to other states (inter-state supply) generally needs registration
- Your annual turnover against the threshold for your state
- Whether you sell on a marketplace or on your own website
- The product category
What Trozly does
Trozly works with or without a GSTIN. Add yours in Store details when you register and every invoice prints it with HSN codes and the right CGST/SGST or IGST split.
Ask a CA
Rules change and depend on your facts. Take this page as background and confirm your case with a chartered accountant before you start selling across India.
Questions
Do I need GST to create an online store?
No. You can create and design your store without a GSTIN. Whether you need registration to sell depends on the rules above.