GST for freelancers

hey 

I am new on ca club and having a doubt.

I know a little bit about itr and gst.

MY question is do freelancer require gst even if their turnover is below limits?

the blog I read  says

I need gst even  if i am giving services inter state regardless of turnover here is the link https://quickbooks.intuit.com/in/resources/gst-center/freelancer-gst-guide/#:~:text=Freelancers%20selling%20services%20with%20a,yearly%20must%20register%20for%20GST.&text=Regardless%20of%20your%20turnover%2C%20if,you%20to%20register%20for%20GST.

thanks for your answers in advance

 

 

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies GST registration requirements for freelancers in India. It addresses whether GST is mandatory even if turnover is below the threshold, particularly when providing services inter-state or through platforms like Upwork. The consensus is that while the general threshold for services is ₹20 lakhs, inter-state supply necessitates GST registration regardless of turnover.

If your Aggregate turnover is below limit but you are providing inter state supply then registration is compulsory.

thanks for your reply on forum
I am resident of delhi.
DO I still need to apply for gst  if I get clients from freelancing websites such as upwork, freelancer ,fiverr.

even if i only provide my services to delhi base clients

the payment will be from upwork 

as upwork handles the payment

 

thanks

Registration is based on your Turnover if your turnover is below 40 lacs then registration is not applicable
You are a freelancer in delhi providing services you don't require to take GST registration up to a turnover of rs 20lakhs and with in delhi
if you provide services outside delhi then you need otherwise not upto 20lakh

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