A practical, CA-built guide to GST registration in Meghalaya — the turnover at which you must register, your GST state code and jurisdiction, the documents you’ll need, the step-by-step process, and the other Meghalaya registrations that usually go with it. Current for FY 2025-26.
Do you need to register for GST in Meghalaya?
In Meghalaya, GST registration becomes compulsory once your aggregate (all-India, same-PAN) turnover crosses Rs. 20 lakh for a supplier of goods or Rs. 20 lakh for services. Separately, Section 24 requires registration from the first rupee if you make an inter-state taxable supply of goods, owe tax under reverse charge, sell through an e-commerce operator, or are a casual / non-resident taxable person, among others.
Meghalaya is one of the states that kept the lower Rs. 20 lakh limit for goods (instead of Rs. 40 lakh), so the goods and services thresholds are the same here.
Not sure where you stand? Check your exact position with the GST registration threshold checker.
Your Meghalaya GST state code & jurisdiction
The GST state code for Meghalaya is 17, so every GSTIN issued in the state begins with 17. Each registration is administered by either the Centre or the state. Meghalaya’s state jurisdiction is organised into districts and units under the Taxation Department. Central administration falls under the CGST Shillong (North-East) zone zone; find it with the CBIC “Know Your Jurisdiction” tool. The state authority is the Taxation Department, Meghalaya.
Look up your code, decode a GSTIN or find your jurisdiction with the GST state code & jurisdiction finder.
Documents for GST registration in Meghalaya
The documents depend on your business type — PAN and constitution proof, the authorised signatory’s PAN, Aadhaar and photo, proof of your principal place of business (an electricity bill, property-tax receipt or a registered rent agreement), and bank details (which can be added within 30 days). Build the exact list for a proprietor, partnership, LLP, company, HUF or trust with the GST documents checklist.
How to register — the process
- On the GST portal (gst.gov.in), choose Registration → New Registration (Part A): enter PAN, mobile and email and verify by OTP to get a Temporary Reference Number (TRN).
- Log in with the TRN and complete Part B of Form REG-01 — business details, promoters / partners / directors, the authorised signatory, principal (and any additional) place of business, top goods and services with HSN / SAC, and bank details.
- Verify with a DSC (mandatory for a company or LLP) or Aadhaar OTP (EVC). Aadhaar authentication of the primary signatory and one promoter speeds up approval.
- Track the application with the ARN; on approval you receive registration certificate REG-06 with your 15-digit GSTIN beginning 17.
There is no government fee, and approval usually takes about 7 working days when Aadhaar is authenticated (longer if physical verification of the Meghalaya premises is triggered).
Other registrations you’ll likely need in Meghalaya
GST rarely comes alone. In Meghalaya, most businesses also take:
After you register — your returns
Once registered in Meghalaya you must issue GST-compliant invoices and file returns — monthly or quarterly (QRMP) GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for a regular taxpayer, or CMP-08 and GSTR-4 for a composition taxpayer, plus the annual GSTR-9 / 9C where applicable. See exactly what you file and when with the GST return due-date finder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need GST registration in Meghalaya?
You must register in Meghalaya once your aggregate turnover crosses the state threshold — Rs. 20 lakh if you deal only in goods and Rs. 20 lakh for services (or goods and services together). You must also register from the first rupee, regardless of turnover, if you make inter-state supplies of goods, owe tax under reverse charge, sell through an e-commerce operator, or fall under any other Section 24 category.
What is the GST state code for Meghalaya?
The GST state code for Meghalaya is 17. Every GSTIN registered in Meghalaya begins with 17 — for example 17ABCDE1234F1Z5, where the first two digits are the state code and the next ten are the PAN.
How do I find my GST jurisdiction (ward or circle) in Meghalaya?
For the state jurisdiction, Meghalaya’s state jurisdiction is organised into districts and units under the Taxation Department. For the central jurisdiction (Zone, Commissionerate, Division, Range), use the CBIC “Know Your Jurisdiction” tool. Central administration for Meghalaya falls under the CGST Shillong (North-East) zone zone.
Which department handles GST registration in Meghalaya?
GST in Meghalaya is administered jointly by the Centre and the state. The state authority is the Taxation Department, Meghalaya; registration itself is filed on the national GST portal (gst.gov.in), and your application is allocated to either the state or the central authority.
What other registrations do I usually need along with GST in Meghalaya?
Most businesses in Meghalaya also take Professional Tax registration and a Shops & Establishment registration, and a registered rent agreement is commonly used as address proof. See the Professional Tax in Meghalaya and Shops & Establishment guides linked above.
Is the GST registration fee different in Meghalaya?
No. There is no government fee for GST registration anywhere in India, including Meghalaya. You only pay professional fees if you engage a consultant. Approval usually takes about 7 working days with Aadhaar authentication.
GST registration in other states
Related GST tools
Free CA-built guide, current for FY 2025-26. GST registration is filed on the national portal (gst.gov.in); state-specific jurisdiction, professional tax and shops & establishment requirements follow Meghalaya law and the Taxation Department, Meghalaya. Confirm your exact position before filing.