GST threshold: services vs goods
The turnover threshold isn't one number — it differs for goods and services, and marketplaces change the picture entirely.
People assume a single GST threshold, but goods and services have different limits, and some states have lower ones. For marketplace sellers, the threshold often doesn't matter at all.
The general thresholds
- Goods: a higher turnover threshold in most states.
- Services: a lower threshold.
- Special-category states have reduced limits.
- Cross the limit and registration is mandatory.
The marketplace exception
If you sell through an e-commerce operator that collects TCS, you typically need GST from the first sale — threshold or not. See GST threshold for online sellers.
When to register early anyway
Many businesses register before they must, to claim input credit and bill B2B clients cleanly.
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Is the GST threshold the same for goods and services?
No — goods generally have a higher threshold than services, and some states are lower.
Do marketplace sellers get the threshold?
Usually not — selling via a TCS-collecting marketplace typically requires GST from the first sale.
Should I register before the threshold?
Often yes, to claim input credit and sell B2B cleanly.
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