Principal place of business in case of Freelancers

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Freelancers registering for GST are required to have a principal place of business. This can be challenging if you work on a project basis or from a rented residential property. You may need to secure a commercial space or obtain written permission from your landlord to use your residence for business purposes to meet registration requirements.

CA Ritu Chauhan

CA Ritu Chauhan (Querist)

08 December 2022 Whether freelancers need to have principal place of business for registration under GST even if there is no fixed place for providing the services. He has to work on project basis.
What is the remedy in such situation?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)

09 December 2022 Yes, for first time registration a permanent address is mandatory.

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CA Ritu Chauhan

CA Ritu Chauhan (Querist)

09 December 2022 What is the remedy if a person actually does not have any place of business, stays in a rented apartment, lease agreement of which specifies that the property should be used only for residential purpose.

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Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)

09 December 2022 Need to hire a commercial place for doing business, or get permission/NOC from the owner of the residential place for getting licenses for business, at least.

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