Learn GST — Free Guides for Indian Businesses

Plain-English guides to GST registration, filing, invoicing and input tax credit — written for SMBs, freelancers and CAs, and kept current for 2026.

Getting Started

GST Registration: Step-by-Step Guide for New Businesses 2026

How to register for GST in India in 2026 — eligibility, turnover thresholds, documents, the GST portal process, and what to do after registration.

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Getting Started

GST Registration for Sole Proprietors: Everything You Need to Know

A complete GST guide for sole proprietors in India — when you must register, documents needed, invoicing, returns, and common proprietorship GST mistakes.

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For Freelancers

GST for Freelancers in India: Complete Guide 2026

Do freelancers need GST in India? Thresholds, registration, export of services (LUT), invoicing, returns and ITC — explained simply for 2026.

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Filing

How to File GSTR-1 Online: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026

File GSTR-1 online in 2026 — due dates, the QRMP scheme, a step-by-step GST portal walkthrough, and how to avoid the most common GSTR-1 errors.

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Filing

How to File GSTR-3B: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

A beginner's guide to filing GSTR-3B — what it is, due dates, how ITC and tax are reported, the portal steps, and mistakes that trigger GST notices.

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Filing

GSTR-2B: What It Is and How to Use It for ITC Claims

What is GSTR-2B and how does it decide your Input Tax Credit? Understand the static 2B statement, 2A vs 2B, and how to claim ITC correctly in 2026.

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Filing

How to Reconcile GSTR-2B with Purchase Register: Complete Guide

A practical GSTR-2B reconciliation guide — how to match GSTR-2B with your purchase register every month, handle mismatches, and protect your ITC.

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Filing

15 Common GST Filing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The 15 most common GST filing mistakes Indian businesses make — wrong ITC, mismatches, late fees, invoice errors — and exactly how to avoid each one.

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Invoicing

GST Invoice Format: Mandatory Fields and Rules 2026

The mandatory GST invoice format for 2026 — every required field, invoice numbering rules, CGST/SGST/IGST, e-invoicing limits, and a sample invoice.

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Invoicing

Export Invoice Under GST: LUT, Refund and Compliance Guide

How to raise export invoices under GST — LUT vs IGST payment, zero-rated supplies, refunds, currency and the fields every export invoice must carry.

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For Business

Input Tax Credit (ITC): Complete Guide for Indian Businesses 2026

Everything about Input Tax Credit in 2026 — eligibility under Section 16, blocked credits (17(5)), the 180-day rule, GSTR-2B matching and how to claim ITC.

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For Business

GST for E-commerce Sellers: Complete Compliance Guide 2026

GST for e-commerce sellers in India — mandatory registration, TCS by Amazon/Flipkart, GSTR-1/3B, reconciliation with TCS, and ITC for online sellers.

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