Do I need to register my online grocery business and get GSTIN?

[Jon Sain]

Hello,

I hope all are doing well.

I want to start a online grocery business in a city. We don't have any physical presence of office or headquarter as is it startup. We will deliver groceries from near by shop. As we will deliver from near by shop, so we need to invest only for advertisement, it will not big amount.

So, in this case, do I need to register my business and get GSTIN?

If yes, then please explain the process of registeration and to get GSTIN.

Thank you

AI Summary

GST registration requirement applies where online platforms act as agents or have a permanent place of business, regardless of thresholds.
Registration depends on the operator's role and presence: acting as an intermediary or agent (receiving commission or other consideration) triggers compulsory registration under Section 24, removing threshold exemptions. Applicants must have a permanent place of business, provide KYC documentation and apply through the GST portal; having only a domain name without business address does not satisfy registration prerequisites. Contributors also raised potential need for related regulatory registrations for food vendors.