Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Online service
GST Registration in Chennai
Taxpex professional fee
₹999
Professional fee for registration. Government registration fee: ₹0.
Chennai OMR belt (Perungudi to Sholinganallur) is a large IT / SaaS hub. Applications clear in 3–5 working days from Chennai South commissionerate.
Jurisdiction & commissionerate for Chennai
Chennai falls under CGST Chennai Zone — 4 Commissionerates. Range and division are auto-assigned by PIN. Aadhaar-authenticated applications clear in 3–5 working days without physical verification in most cases.
5 things every Chennai applicant should know
- Popular Chennai business areas — OMR, T. Nagar, Nungambakkam — auto-map to different range officers within the CGST Chennai Zone — 4 Commissionerates.
- Aadhaar biometric slots at Chennai CSC centres are usually available within 3–5 working days.
- Co-working spaces in Chennai (WeWork / Awfis / 91springboard) are accepted with operator's letterhead + parent building's electricity bill.
- Residential premises are accepted with owner's NOC — society NOC is not required by GST law.
- Tamil Nadu threshold: ₹40L for goods and ₹20L for services (special-category states may differ).
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GST registration fees in Chennai (2026)
GST registration in Chennai has no government fee. A proprietor typically spends ₹999 professional fee plus ₹100 stamp + ₹250 notary on documentation. A private limited company or LLP adds ₹1,200–₹1,800 for a Digital Signature.
| Cost component | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Government GST registration fee | ₹0 | The GST portal charges nothing for a new GSTIN in Chennai or anywhere in India. |
| Taxpex professional fee | ₹999 | CA-reviewed application, ARN tracking, clarification (REG-03) reply included. |
| Rent agreement stamp + notary | ₹100 stamp + ₹250 notary | Tamil Nadu rates for a standard 11-month commercial rent agreement used as principal place of business. |
| Digital Signature (DSC) | ₹1,200–₹1,800 | Required only for companies and LLPs. Proprietors and partnerships can use Aadhaar OTP (EVC). |
| Aadhaar authentication | ₹0 | Free, and it is the single fastest way to avoid physical verification of premises. |
| Physical verification (if triggered) | ₹0 | The officer visits at no charge; it only adds 7–15 days to the timeline. |
Popular HSN / SAC codes filed from Chennai
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 998314 | IT / SaaS services | 18% |
| 998399 | Consultancy / professional services | 18% |
| 996331 | Restaurant services | 5% |
| 996111 | Warehousing & logistics | 18% |
| 621142 | Ready-made garments | 5% / 12% |
GST office in Chennai: CGST vs State GST
Every GSTIN in Chennai is allotted either to the central authority (CGST Chennai Zone, under CBIC) or to the state authority (Commercial Taxes Department, Tamil Nadu). The split is decided automatically at registration; you do not choose it. Your allotted jurisdiction appears on the GST REG-06 certificate under "Centre Jurisdiction" and "State Jurisdiction". Clarification notices (REG-03) and physical verification are handled by whichever authority your GSTIN is allotted to.
Chennai GST state code: 33
Every GSTIN issued in Tamil Nadu starts with the state code 33, followed by your 10-character PAN, an entity number, the letter Z and a check digit. Example format: 33ABCDE1234F1Z5. If your business has branches in other states, each state needs its own GSTIN with that state's code.
Do you need to visit a GST office in Chennai?
No. GST registration is filed online on gst.gov.in. A visit is needed only if Aadhaar authentication is not opted for and biometric verification is triggered at a GST Suvidha Kendra, or if the officer orders physical verification of your Chennai premises. With Aadhaar e-KYC, most applications are approved without any visit.
What a GST consultant in Chennai does for you
A GST consultant checks your business structure and turnover, picks the right registration type (regular or composition), prepares address and constitution proofs that Chennai officers accept, files REG-01, replies to REG-03 queries within the 7-day window, and sets up your first GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Taxpex does all of this online with a CA reviewing every application.
Why choose Taxpex in Chennai
Our Tamil Nadu CA panel handles Chennai commissionerate applications weekly, coordinates Aadhaar biometric slots and closes GSTIN within the standard SLA. Post-issue, we help file your first return free of cost.
Start your Chennai GST registration today
Flat ₹999. CA-led. GSTIN in 3–7 days. First return filed free.
How GST registration works in Chennai
Share PAN, Aadhaar, photograph, business address proof, bank proof on WhatsApp.
Our CA drafts REG-01 and files with your Aadhaar OTP / biometric consent.
If selected, portal auto-books a slot at nearest Chennai CSC centre.
CGST Chennai Zone approves; GSTIN + certificate delivered by email + WhatsApp.
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GST Registration for Chennai
Get your GSTIN in 3–7 days with CA-drafted REG-01, LUT and the first return filed free.
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GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, IFF and GSTR-9 filed on time with reconciled ITC and zero late-fee risk.
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ITR-3 / ITR-4 / ITR-5 filed by CAs — presumptive scheme, capital gains and foreign-income handled.
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Cloud books tied to GST returns — invoices, purchases, ITC and P&L reconciled every month.
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