This discussion clarifies whether Telangana and Puducherry are considered special category states for GST registration purposes. It confirms that Telangana is indeed a special category state, while Puducherry, though a Union Territory with its own legislature, has specific GST registration thresholds. The conversation also touches upon mandatory GST registration for interstate supply of catering services if the basic limit is crossed.
09 August 2023
Dear Experts, 1 We would like to confirm that whether the following state/UT come under special category states or not? For GST Registration purposes a. Telangana b. Puducherry
09 August 2023
Eleven States including Assam, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Uttarakhand and Telangana have been accorded the special category state status.
09 August 2023
GST registration in Union Territories is known as UTGST. However, Puducherry is a union territory that has its own legislature so the GST taxes are imposed.
20 lakh in a year is required to get GST registration in Puducherry. Whereas an entity that is engaged in the supply of goods is required to crosses Rs. 40 lakh is required to get the GST registration in Puducherry.