Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can apply for GST Registration online. You can simply register your business on the official GST portal and then scan and upload all the required documents. You will then receive an acknowledgement. A GSTIN will be generated on acceptance of the application and a temporary password and login will be sent. GSTIN is a unique 15-digit ID. The exemption limit of Rs. 20 lakh turnover is applicable for all businesses except for the Indian states in the northeast region. Businesses registered in Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura must get a GST registration if their aggregate turnover exceeds Rs. 10 lakh. As mentioned above, this threshold limit applies only to businesses that operate within their home state. A business that conducts trade with another state must seek registration regardless of turnover.

Small businesses registered under the GST composition scheme can pay GST at a fixed rate (i.e 1%, 5% or 6%) of turnover every quarter and file GST returns annually.

Only Manufacturers of goods, dealers, and restaurants (not serving alcohol) whose annual turnover did not cross the Rs.1.5 crore thresholdin the preceding financial year is elligible to opt for the composition scheme. In case of states like Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Uttarakhand the turnover limit for composition scheme is Rs 75 lakh.

There are few conditions in order to avail the composition scheme. A person will not be elligible if he/she is involved in the supply of goods which are not leviable to tax, they are not engaged in making any inter-state outward supply of goods, not engaged in supply of goods via e-commerce operator (i.eAmazon, Flipkart, etc), is not a manufacturer of ice cream, pan masala, aerated water, tobaco and tobaco substitutes.

For the purpose of computing the aggregating turnover, we shall include the turnover of taxable supplies (excluding the value of inward supplies on which tax is payable on reverse charge basis), exempt supplies, export of goods or services or both and interstate supplies of persons having the same PAN to be computed on all India basis but excludes GST (CGST, SGST, UTT, IGST, Cess)

Composition tax payer will not be allowed to avail the GST input credit on his inward supplies. The validity of composition scheme will depend on the turnover of the business concern in the current year. If the turn over in the current year crossess the threashold mark of Rs. 1.5 crore (or Rs. 75 lakh, as the case maybe) they will have to switch to the normal scheme and would thereafter be elligible to avail the input tax credit on the stock of raw material, semi-finished goods, finished goods and capital goods held by him on the date of withdrawal of the composition scheme.

Under the GST regime, only one registration is allowed against one PAN. However, businesses, which operate in more than one state must have a separate GST registration for each state. If the business has multiple verticals within a state, then the registration has to be done for each business vertical.

No. The GST registration process at RegisterKaro is completely online. So, your phusical presence is not requried during the registration process. All we need is just a computer/ laptop/ phone, internet connection, and the required documents. We can get the job done for you, even if you are at the remotest location in India.

It is not possible to revise the GST returns. That is why it is advised to get professionals to file your returns. Changes can be made to the details provided in the next period’s return form amendment section.

It is mandatory to file GSTR-1 each month for every registered taxpayer. On the other hand, if you opt for the QRMP scheme, you have to file quarterly returns only.

ISO Certification costs vary dependent on the size of an organization and the level to which the company is already run with regards to processes and procedures. If you decide to implement more than one standard at the same time, there are some preferential fees available. We are a fixed fee organization, which means once we have met you to discuss your requirements and sent you a formal quotation, this fee is then set. We will not charge you any extra then what is specified, so that you know from the outset your costs and the payment method.

Due to our proposals being bespoke and the number of variables that can affect the cost of implementation, we do like to meet our potential clients so as to get to know them a little better before providing them with costing

An ISO certification only certifies standards , it has got nothing to do with permits and licenses. Even though you might have an ISO certification, you still need government and authority permission, permits and licenses to work your business.

No, at the pre-audit stage you will not get a certificate. The auditor will only assess your business system and procedures to make suggestions so that you can work towards making your company ISO compliant.

Not really, but auditors do conduct surprise checks from time to time to see if your business standards and procedures meet the required ISO mark.

The International standard supports its own benefits within every industry, however, the common benefits across the certifications include widened market potential, compliance with procurement tenders, improved efficiency and cost savings, a higher level of customer service and therefore satisfaction and heightened staff morale and motivation. Having a recognised management standard, it tells your customers that you are serious about their needs

ISO 9001 is not mandatory to have, but it may be a client-imposed mandatory requirement. For example, you may need to have ISO 9001 certification to be eligible for tenders and work.

ISO 9001 provides a framework for businesses to establish a quality management system to ensure conformity of products and services and processes to facilitate continual improvement of the organisation.

ISO audit is the basic tool to check the quality process system to ensure that organisation is following the requirements as prescribed. Once you take an ISO certification, an ISO audit needs to be done on an annual basis.

ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are common management system standards that can be applicable to any organization.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in partnership with State Food Authorities are responsible for the implementation & execution of FSSAI, 2006.

The position of the Food Authority is placing down science-based standards for articles of food and to manage their manufacture, accommodation, distribution, marketing, and import, to ensure the availability of safe and nutritious food for human consumption. Food Authority is in the method of formulating and concluding the various regulations/guidelines in terms of requirements under the Act to assure the quality and safety of food and delivering effect to the commission of the Food Authority.

The small food business administrators who have their turnover of up to Rs. 12 lacs require a registration certificate. Food Business Operators who have their turnover higher than Rs. 12 lacs must get a license.

The registration is allotted by the Authority who may be a Food Safety Officer or a Designated Officer or any other administrator in Municipal Corporation or some other local body or Panchayat in a domain. These officials are advised by the State Food Safety Commissioner..

The FBO (Food Business Operator) requires filing a renewal application within 30 days before the expiry of the license. The renewal application filed after the expiry of 30 days will attract a penalty of Rs. 100/- per day till the submission of the renewal application. The renewal option will be available to FBO 120 days prior to the expiry of the valid license.

To standardize the goods or services which the trademark will represent, the trademark registry has a list of 45 Classes under which all types of goods and services are represented. The trademark application must mention the type of goods or services the trademark will represent under one or more of the classes. Trademark registration is granted for that specific class of goods or service.

Any mark which is identical or similar to an existing registered trademark or any trademark for which an application has been made, cannot be registered. Also, marks that would likely cause deception or confusion or are offensive in any way may not be registered. Geographical names, common names, common trade words and common abbreviation can also not be registered as a trademark.

No, any trademark registered in India will be valid only in India. However, some countries use the trademark filing in India as a basis for registering the trademark in their country.

Registered trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of filing. The owner of the mark can file for renewal to keep the trademark protection current prior to the end of its validity.

You can get the trademark registration number by trademark registration number search. Trademark registration number search is very essential for trademark registration as one can get to understand about complete features of registered trademarks.

Once the application is filed, the trademark registration status may be checked as follows:-

1. Log on to the website http://ipindiaonline.gov.in/eregister/eregister.aspx.
2. On the left side of the page, the first option that shows ‘Trade Mark Application/Registered Mark’ is to be chosen. Once it is selected, two options arrive.
3. Next, the trademark application number has to be inserted. Additionally, the captcha code also needs to be inserted correctly. Once the details are inserted, click on ‘View’.
4. Once the ‘View’ button is clicked, the website will present the status of your application.

A Digital Certificate for acknowledging documents is added to the trademark application form at the time of a trademark registration process.

A trademark helps to protect the logo, name, and brand used in the course of trading goods and services but whereas copyright helps you to preserve the original literary, artistic, and musical work.

Any word, name, device, numerals, or a combination of colors that can be represented graphically can be listed as a trademark. The trademark to be listed must also be distinctive for the services or goods for which it is purposed to be registered