GST Registration in Maharashtra & Mumbai: The Quick-Reference Guide
Maharashtra GST at a glance
| Item | Detail |
| State code (first 2 digits of GSTIN) | 27 |
| State GST department | Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Department (MahaGST) |
| Where you apply | Common GST portal (gst.gov.in) |
| Government fee | Nil |
| Normal approval timeline | About 7 working days if no clarification is raised; longer if physical verification or a query comes up |
| Category | Normal state (not special category) |
Do you need to register? Thresholds for Maharashtra
| Business type | Register when aggregate turnover exceeds |
| Supplier of goods only | ₹40 lakh per year |
| Supplier of services (or goods + services) | ₹20 lakh per year |
| Composition scheme eligibility (goods / restaurants) | Turnover up to ₹1.5 crore |
| Composition scheme for services | Turnover up to ₹50 lakh |
Aggregate turnover is calculated on your PAN across India, including exempt supplies and exports.
Must register regardless of turnover
- Interstate supply of goods (for example, a Bhiwandi trader selling to Gujarat)
- Selling goods through e-commerce marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho)
- Casual taxable persons, such as an exhibition stall at Goregaon
- Persons liable under reverse charge
- Input service distributors, non-resident taxable persons, TDS/TCS deductors
How to read a Maharashtra GSTIN
Example:27ABCDE1234F1Z5
| Digits | Meaning | In the example |
| 1–2 | State code | 27 = Maharashtra |
| 3–12 | PAN of the business | ABCDE1234F |
| 13 | Registration number under the same PAN in the state | 1 |
| 14 | Default letter | Z |
| 15 | Check digit | 5 |
Tip: Searching "Mumbai GST number" for a supplier? Verify it on the GST portal's Search Taxpayer tool before claiming input tax credit.
Documents checklist by business type
| Document | Proprietor | Partnership / LLP | Pvt Ltd / OPC |
| PAN of business / proprietor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aadhaar of proprietor / partners / directors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Photograph of promoters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Constitution proof | — | Partnership deed / LLP certificate | Certificate of Incorporation, MoA/AoA |
| Principal place of business proof | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rent agreement + NOC (if rented) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Latest electricity bill / property tax receipt | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bank statement / cancelled cheque | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Authorisation letter / board resolution | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| DSC (mandatory for companies & LLPs) | Optional | ✔ (LLP) | ✔ |
Mumbai-specific tip: Many Mumbai MSMEs work from shared or leave-and-licence premises. Make sure the leave & licence agreement is registered and the NOC is signed by the actual owner. These are the most common reasons for queries.
No office of your own? A virtual office for GST registration is an option where permitted.
Step-by-step process
| Step | Action | Form / output |
| 1 | Open gst.gov.in → Services → Registration → New Registration | — |
| 2 | Part A: PAN, mobile, email, state = Maharashtra | OTP verification → TRN |
| 3 | Part B: business details, promoters, place of business, goods/services (HSN/SAC), bank | Form GST REG-01 |
| 4 | Opt for Aadhaar authentication (or appear for biometric verification if asked) | Faster processing |
| 5 | Sign with DSC (companies/LLPs) or EVC | ARN generated |
| 6 | Respond to any query within the time allowed | Form GST REG-03 / REG-04 |
| 7 | Approval | GSTIN + certificate (REG-06) |
Need the right codes for your products? Use our free HSN & SAC code finder.
After you get your Maharashtra GST number
| Compliance | Frequency |
| GSTR-1 (outward supplies) | Monthly, or quarterly under QRMP |
| GSTR-3B (summary + tax payment) | Monthly, or quarterly under QRMP |
| GSTR-3B (summary + tax payment) | Monthly, or quarterly under QRMP |
| GSTR-9 annual return | Yearly (where applicable) |
| Display GSTIN at your shop / office | Always |
| PTEC enrolment (professional tax) | Most GST-registered persons in Maharashtra must also enrol under PTEC. See our PTEC guide |
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Common reasons applications get stuck in Maharashtra
| Problem | Fix |
| Rent agreement unregistered or expired | Use a valid, registered leave & licence agreement |
| NOC signed by a tenant instead of the owner | Get the NOC from the legal owner |
| Electricity bill in a different address format | Match the address exactly to the documents |
| Wrong jurisdiction (ward / circle) selected | Select the correct Mumbai/Pune jurisdiction from the portal list |
| Aadhaar authentication skipped | Opt in. It reduces verification delays |
FAQs
Is GST registration free in Maharashtra? Yes. The government charges no fee. You only pay a professional if you use one.
Can I get a Mumbai GST number with a residential address? Yes, if you can show proof of possession (ownership or rent agreement with NOC) and a utility bill.
I operate in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. One GSTIN? No. GST registration is state-wise, so you need a separate GSTIN in Gujarat.
Can I add a godown in Bhiwandi to my Mumbai registration? Yes. Add it as an additional place of business, since it's in the same state. Here's how APOB works.
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General information only. Thresholds, forms and timelines follow GST law and CBIC notifications, which change, so verify on gst.gov.in before applying.