VAT / TIN Registration

VAT (Value Added Tax) Registration is a tax registration required for businesses trading or manufacturing goods in India. VAT is a form of indirect tax imposed only on goods sold within a particular state, which essentially means that the buyer and the seller needs to be in the same state. Only when tangible goods and products are sold, VAT can be imposed. VAT Registration replaced Sales Tax in India and is synonymous with CST Registration and TIN Registration. CST (Central Sales Tax) is applicable only in the case of inter- state sales.

VAT is governed by respective state Acts. Every state has a separate and distinct VAT act reserved for their state.Hence, it is important for any business involved in the manufacturing or trading of goods to check the VAT rates applicable for the goods they sell in their state and comply with the relevant regulation.VAT registration is compulsory for dealers having turnover exceeding Rs 5 lacs (or increased limit of Rs 10 lakhs in some states).On registration, such dealer is allotted a unique 11 digit TIN (Taxpayer's Identification Number).