{"id":107347,"date":"2022-04-14T11:27:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T05:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/?p=107347"},"modified":"2022-12-14T15:12:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T09:42:56","slug":"what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"GSTIN \u2013 Meaning, Structure and How to apply and applicable Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-111430 size-full\" title=\"What is GSTIN and How to Apply?\" src=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees.png\" alt=\"What is GSTIN and How to Apply?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every GST taxpayer is assigned a 15-digit identifying number known as the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN). Prior to the implementation of the GST system, all merchants registered under the state VAT statute were assigned a unique TIN number. GSTIN has now taken the role of TIN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we delve into the specifics of GSTIN, consider how the one-of-a-kind number might benefit your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">company<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #555;\"><b>Table of Content<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#What\">What exactly is GSTIN?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Necessity\">Necessity of Goods and Services Tax Identification number<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Format\">Format of Goods and Services Tax Identification number<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How\">How to file an application of GSTIN?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#GSTIN\">How GSTIN and GSTN are different from one another?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"What\"><b>What exactly is GSTIN?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to the implementation of GST, the individual state tax department offered a new TIN number to each of the merchants authorized under the state VAT statute. Likewise, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0granted enterprises a service charges registration details (CBIC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These authorized applicants are pooled onto a unified platform for oversight and management concerns, and identification is delegated to a single agency under the GST system. A specific Goods and Services Tax Identification Number, or GSTIN, will be issued to each entity functioning in a state of the federation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a 15-digit alpha-numeric number with alphanumeric characters which the user receives upon registration. So each individual who surpasses the set point, depending on the type, should file an application in order to get a GSTIN. Furthermore, even though the taxpayer does not exceed the limit value, he or she might receive a GSTIN on a voluntary basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every individual who applies for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/gst-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether either resident or a non-resident, receives one. However, under Section 25(9), any organization of the United Nations Organization, whatever Multilateral Financial Institution and Organization under the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Nations Act of 1947<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Any Consulate or Embassy of a foreign land, as well as any other individual or body of individuals; as the official might indeed notify shall be made available a Unique Identity Number (UIN).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Necessity\"><b>Necessity of Goods and Services Tax Identification number<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTIN is important as per Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#8217;s indirect tax system because earlier schemes have already taken place with GSTIN. Let us examine its significance in light of the GST Act&#8217;s requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtaining ITC:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ITC refers as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/an-analysis-of-input-tax-credit-concept-under-gst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input Tax Credit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it refers to the Taxable goods and services on products or services purchased in the conduct of the business. As a result, in order to deduct input GST from GST payable on sales, you should have a GSTIN such that ITC should be used without interruption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GST Returns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The GST Act requires the filing of a variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/gst-returns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Returns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3, 3A, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and others. It is necessary to have a GSTIN in order to provide the government with a proper record of the products. Further for services delivered and received on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, which will aid in the ITC claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Requesting <\/b><b>GST Reimbursement<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/is-gst-applicable-on-reimbursement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Reimbursement<\/a> is available under the GST Act for a variety of reasons, including export, delivery to a SEZ unit, and so on. It is essential to get a GSTIN in order to seek a refund under these regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The significance of a final bill, promissory note, and a letter of credit Note is that the GSTINs of both the provider and the beneficiary are in the Invoice, Promissory Note, and Letter Of credit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Format\"><b>Format of Goods and Services Tax Identification number<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each taxpayer has a GST identification number, a 15-digit number based on the PAN. Further, here is the format of GSTIN<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First two digits represent the unique state code according to the Census 2011.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, 10 digits represent the PAN number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13th digit will act as per the registration number of applicant\u00a0within a state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14th digit is by default act as \u2018Z\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the last digit is the check code and it can be any alphabet or a number.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"How\"><b>How to file an application of GSTIN?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps for Registration of GST application are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST\u2019s Online Portal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Seva Kendra set up by Government of India<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important information required while applying for GSTIN\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid PAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-mail id<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the business\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid bank detail\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFSC number of given bank\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner or Trustee with valid PAN ID\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An\u00a0 authorized signatory who is resident of\u00a0 India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jurisdiction and date of commencement of business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: registration for GSTIN is free of cost<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"GSTIN\"><b>How GSTIN and GSTN are different from one another?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTIN and GSTN are two different terms and may not be used interchangeably. GSTIN is a registration number for tax payment under GST and GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Network). Further, is the organization that manages the entire IT system and the entire GST portal. Indian government uses the portal to access all financial transaction information. It will also provide all services to GST taxpayers from registration until they<a href=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/itr-filing-for-individuals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> file their tax returns<\/a> and maintain tax details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/gst-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107354 size-full\" title=\"Get your GST Registration in \u20b9 1000\/-\" src=\"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstreg-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Get your GST Registration in \u20b9 1000\/-\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstreg-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstreg-1-1-600x120.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstreg-1-1-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstreg-1-1-768x154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"Conclusion\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTIN helps you easily identify a business or supplier to get information about that business or supplier through a common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GST\u00a0 portal<\/a>. The portal provides information about the reliability of the recipient or provider when depositing\u00a0 GST received from the recipient. The recipient will not able to use the ITC if he did not make deposit on time. Therefore, you should verify the authenticity of the supplier\u00a0on the portal before purchasing\u00a0 goods or using the service from that supplier.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every GST taxpayer is assigned a 15-digit identifying number known as the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN). Prior to the implementation of the GST system, all&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":111431,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-107347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gst"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is GSTIN and How to Apply? &#187; Legal Window<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Latest Guide on What is GSTIN and How to Apply?. Meaning, Structure and applicable fee. Necessity of GSTIN, Format of GSTIN.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What is GSTIN and How to Apply? &#187; Legal Window\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Latest Guide on What is GSTIN and How to Apply?. Meaning, Structure and applicable fee. Necessity of GSTIN, Format of GSTIN.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Legal Window\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/legalwindow.in\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-04-14T05:57:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-12-14T09:42:56+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a7d792fb3d624b37c80fc19d03e265e4\"},\"headline\":\"GSTIN \u2013 Meaning, Structure and How to apply and applicable Fees\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-04-14T05:57:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-12-14T09:42:56+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":914,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"GST\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/\",\"name\":\"What is GSTIN and How to Apply? &#187; Legal Window\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-04-14T05:57:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-12-14T09:42:56+00:00\",\"description\":\"Latest Guide on What is GSTIN and How to Apply?. Meaning, Structure and applicable fee. Necessity of GSTIN, Format of GSTIN.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png\",\"width\":800,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"What is GSTIN and How to Apply?\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"GSTIN \u2013 Meaning, Structure and How to apply and applicable Fees\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Legal Window\",\"description\":\"Legal Solution Provider\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWindow\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/LW-Logo-2.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/LW-Logo-2.png\",\"width\":1245,\"height\":357,\"caption\":\"LegalWindow\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/legalwindow.in\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/legalwindow.in\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/legal-window\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/in.pinterest.com\\\/legalwindow\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCFtHKxaXtK4WjOe9UytbX9A\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a7d792fb3d624b37c80fc19d03e265e4\",\"name\":\"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/8ccdb3bf3b37225ebe071d711de1b7d46784a1394377d0eee0b130d81bd2d180?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/8ccdb3bf3b37225ebe071d711de1b7d46784a1394377d0eee0b130d81bd2d180?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/8ccdb3bf3b37225ebe071d711de1b7d46784a1394377d0eee0b130d81bd2d180?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)\"},\"description\":\"Company Secretary and diligent learner deeply immersed in the world of corporate law, compliance, and governance with a focus on developing a robust foundation in legal principles and corporate practices. Passionate about exploring the intricacies of company law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/legalwindow.in\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.legalwindow.in\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/capulkitgoyal\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What is GSTIN and How to Apply? &#187; Legal Window","description":"Latest Guide on What is GSTIN and How to Apply?. Meaning, Structure and applicable fee. Necessity of GSTIN, Format of GSTIN.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What is GSTIN and How to Apply? &#187; Legal Window","og_description":"Latest Guide on What is GSTIN and How to Apply?. Meaning, Structure and applicable fee. Necessity of GSTIN, Format of GSTIN.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/","og_site_name":"Legal Window","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/legalwindow.in\/","article_published_time":"2022-04-14T05:57:38+00:00","article_modified_time":"2022-12-14T09:42:56+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":630,"url":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/"},"author":{"name":"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a7d792fb3d624b37c80fc19d03e265e4"},"headline":"GSTIN \u2013 Meaning, Structure and How to apply and applicable Fees","datePublished":"2022-04-14T05:57:38+00:00","dateModified":"2022-12-14T09:42:56+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/"},"wordCount":914,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png","articleSection":["GST"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/","url":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/","name":"What is GSTIN and How to Apply? &#187; Legal Window","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png","datePublished":"2022-04-14T05:57:38+00:00","dateModified":"2022-12-14T09:42:56+00:00","description":"Latest Guide on What is GSTIN and How to Apply?. Meaning, Structure and applicable fee. Necessity of GSTIN, Format of GSTIN.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gstin-meaning-structure-and-how-to-apply-and-applicable-fees-1.png","width":800,"height":800,"caption":"What is GSTIN and How to Apply?"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/what-is-gstin-and-how-to-apply\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"GSTIN \u2013 Meaning, Structure and How to apply and applicable Fees"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/","name":"Legal Window","description":"Legal Solution Provider","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#organization","name":"LegalWindow","url":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/LW-Logo-2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/LW-Logo-2.png","width":1245,"height":357,"caption":"LegalWindow"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/legalwindow.in\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/legalwindow.in\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/legal-window\/","https:\/\/in.pinterest.com\/legalwindow\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCFtHKxaXtK4WjOe9UytbX9A"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a7d792fb3d624b37c80fc19d03e265e4","name":"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ccdb3bf3b37225ebe071d711de1b7d46784a1394377d0eee0b130d81bd2d180?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ccdb3bf3b37225ebe071d711de1b7d46784a1394377d0eee0b130d81bd2d180?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ccdb3bf3b37225ebe071d711de1b7d46784a1394377d0eee0b130d81bd2d180?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"CS Garima Kothari (B.COM, MBA)"},"description":"Company Secretary and diligent learner deeply immersed in the world of corporate law, compliance, and governance with a focus on developing a robust foundation in legal principles and corporate practices. Passionate about exploring the intricacies of company law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.","sameAs":["https:\/\/legalwindow.in"],"url":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/author\/capulkitgoyal\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107347"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107347\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":111432,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107347\/revisions\/111432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/111431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalwindow.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}