For selling goods online, without GST, then the goods must be exempted. If you sell goods that are subject to GST, you must obtain a GST number in order to sell online. Even if your annual turnover is less than Rs. 20 lakh, you must obtain a GSTIN. Before registering, sellers must ensure that, accept the sites he/she is not e-commerce operators. Therefore no rule is applicable for the seller.

How to sell on Meesho without GST:

Like other online selling platforms, Meesho is also a social e-commerce firm based in Bangalore, India. In case of a reseller, there is no requirement of any GST number on a small scale level. You may start your company for free from the comfort of your own home. All you have to do now is market the items you want to sell to your network. But if you are on the side of a supplier on Meesho, then having a GSTIN is obligatory.

How to sell on Amazon without GST:

In case of Amazon you can sell products like books without GST but for other goods that are not exempted by government will need GST. Other than books, plastic bags, and certain handicraft goods can be sold without GST.

How to sell on Flipkart without GST:

Similar to Amazon, only exempt items are eligible for GST exemption when sold online. 

GST registration is required for anybody selling goods over the internet. If you want to sell on Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, Snap deal, and other marketplaces, you’ll need to provide your GST number unless you’re selling books. All online vendors must register for GST and pay it. This implies that you must obtain a GSTIN even if you simply bring in Rs 1 lakh. In addition, on all eligible sales, you must file monthly reports and pay taxes.

You must specify the items you will be dealing with when applying for GST certification for your firm. HSN codes can be used to determine the exact percentage of GST charged. The GST law varies slightly depending on the state you live in.

GST on ecommerce sellers:

Sellers are divided into three following categories on the basis of GST applicability:

Selling goods: sellers who are selling goods are needed to get registered under GST. In simple words, sellers must have GSTIN before registering for starting their e-commerce business. 

Selling of services other than mentioned in section 9(5):

Only if their sale exceeds the threshold level of 20/10 lakh then such vendors obligated to register and collect GST. If they aren’t registered, they aren’t responsible for GST on any transactions made through an e-commerce operator.

(The government may identify the kinds of services for which an e-commerce operator is obliged to collect and pay GST as if the e-commerce operator were providing the service, according to Section 9(5). All of the provisions will apply to such an e-commerce operator, not to the individuals who offer services via him.)

Selling services mentioned in section 9(5):

Even if their sale exceeds the threshold limit, such vendors are not required to register for GST.

A person who sells products or services through an e-commerce operator is ineligible to register under the composition system. He merely has to register under the standard system.

Conclusion:

It is important to get registered under GST to sell products that are not exempted via online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho. Hopefully this post helped you out with lots of necessary information. 

FAQ

(h3) Can I sell in Meesho without a GST number?

If we talk about the reseller side of Meesho, then you do not even need any GST number on a small scale level. You can start your business from your home for free. You just need to promote the stuff you want to sell to your network.

Can I sell on Amazon if I don’t have a GST number?

According to government rules no GST is required if the turnover is under 20 lacs but neither flipkart nor Amazon adheres to these standards.

What happens if I charge GST but am not registered?

If you are not registered for GST, as you are under the $75,000 threshold, you do not have to charge GST. However, if you do backdate your registration to when you did not charge GST you will have to pay the ATO the amount you would have collected in GST at the time as if you did charge GST.