To take GST Number is mendatory or not?

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Vrushank Shah (Querist)

04 September 2017 hello sir, If there is an unregistered dealer dealing in totaly exempted tax category of goods. like wheat, bajra,etc. They have turnover >20 lacs. Is they need to take GST Number?? Can they sold their good interstate or not?? please suggest me in this regard.

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04 September 2017 If he is dealing only in exempted goods then no need to obtain registration

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04 September 2017 For more details please see the video https://youtu.be/DV_UzOkvUIs

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 Great question! Here’s a clear explanation about GST registration for dealers dealing in exempted goods like wheat, bajra, etc.:

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### 1. **Is GST registration mandatory for dealers dealing only in exempted goods if turnover exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs?**

* **No, GST registration is generally not mandatory** if the dealer is dealing exclusively in goods that are *fully exempted* from GST.
* The basic threshold limit of Rs. 20 lakhs (Rs. 10 lakhs for some special category states) applies to *taxable turnover*.
* Since exempted goods have **zero GST rate**, their turnover does **not attract GST** and hence registration is not mandatory on turnover basis alone.

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### 2. **Can such unregistered dealers sell exempted goods interstate?**

* Normally, interstate sales require GST registration **regardless of turnover**, *unless* the goods are exempt.
* Since wheat, bajra, etc. are exempt goods, they **can be sold interstate without GST registration**.
* But, if the dealer wants to collect input tax credit or deal with other taxable supplies, then GST registration becomes mandatory.

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### 3. **Important notes:**

* If the dealer deals *only* in exempted goods and turnover exceeds the threshold, **no GST registration is needed**.
* If the dealer deals in some taxable goods along with exempt goods, GST registration is mandatory if taxable turnover exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs.
* Interstate sales of exempt goods without GST registration are allowed.
* But if the dealer is making any interstate taxable supplies, GST registration is compulsory.

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### **Summary:**

| Condition | GST Registration Required? | Interstate Sales Allowed? |
| ------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Only exempted goods, turnover > 20 lakhs | No | Yes, exempt goods interstate sales allowed without registration |
| Taxable goods included, turnover > 20 lakhs | Yes | Yes |

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If you want, I can help you check the specific exempted goods list or the latest GST notifications to confirm your case. Would you like that?

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