{"id":40650,"date":"2025-07-04T14:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/?p=40650"},"modified":"2025-07-04T15:23:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:53:54","slug":"add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you selling or buying on Flipkart for business purposes?<\/p>\n<p>Then, adding your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/online-gst-registration\">GST<\/a> number is not just a formality; it is a legal requirement. Whether you are a seller offering goods on the platform or a business buyer who wants to claim GST credit, your GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number) needs to be added correctly on Flipkart.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through what a GST number is, why it is essential, and how you can add or update it easily on Flipkart, whether you are a buyer or a seller.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a GST Number?<\/h2>\n<p>A GST Number, also known as a GSTIN, is a unique 15-digit identification number assigned to businesses and individuals registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in India.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>State Code (First 2 digits)<\/li>\n<li>Your PAN Number (Next 10 characters)<\/li>\n<li>Entity Number (13th digit)<\/li>\n<li>Default Letter (usually Z)<\/li>\n<li>Check Code (Last digit to verify the number)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> 27ABCDE1234F1Z5<\/p>\n<p>This number helps the government and businesses identify you for tax purposes. You must have a GSTIN if you are making interstate sales or selling online, such as on Flipkart.<\/p>\n<h2>Why is Adding Your GST Number Important on Flipkart?<\/h2>\n<p>Adding your GSTIN on Flipkart is crucial for several reasons:<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Buyers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Claim Input Tax Credit (ITC):<\/strong> You can get back the GST you paid\u2014but only if your correct GSTIN is on the invoice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get GST-Compliant Invoices:<\/strong> Flipkart will issue invoices that include your GST number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Sellers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Issue Valid Invoices:<\/strong> Flipkart auto-generates your invoices. Your GSTIN must be on them to make them legally valid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get Credit for TCS:<\/strong> Flipkart deducts 1% tax (TCS) and reports it to the government. You can claim this only if your GSTIN is added.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid Penalties:<\/strong> Wrong or missing GST numbers can result in fines or denial of input credit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gain the Trust of Banks &amp; Buyers:<\/strong> Correct GST details add credibility to your business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Two Types of Users Who Need to Add GST Number on Flipkart<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Buyers (Businesses purchasing for office, resale, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are buying on Flipkart as a registered business and want to claim ITC, you need to add your GSTIN during checkout using the \u201cUse GST Invoice\u201d option.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Sellers (Merchants listing and selling on Flipkart)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are selling products on Flipkart, you must add your GSTIN in the Seller Hub. Flipkart uses this to generate invoices and report taxes correctly.<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility &#8211; What You Will Need Before You Start<\/h2>\n<p>Before adding your GSTIN, make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid GST registration certificate (Form REG-06)<\/li>\n<li>Correct 15-digit GSTIN<\/li>\n<li>Login access to your Flipkart account (buyer or seller)<\/li>\n<li>Your address must match the state code in the GSTIN<\/li>\n<li>If you are a seller updating your GSTIN, keep:\n<ul>\n<li>A canceled cheque with your business name<\/li>\n<li>Proof of warehouse or business location (Additional Place of Business) registered on the GST portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Steps to Add GST Number on Flipkart<\/h2>\n<h3>A. For Buyers (Adding GST at Checkout)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Add Products to Cart &#8211; Only items with the &#8220;GST Invoice Available&#8221; label are eligible.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cBuy Now\u201d or proceed to the cart and then checkout.<\/li>\n<li>Tick the \u201cUse GST Invoice\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your 15-digit GSTIN and legal business name.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the delivery address is in the same state as your GSTIN.<\/li>\n<li>Place the order. Once the order is confirmed, you cannot change or add GSTIN later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can complete this task on both the desktop site and the mobile app.<\/p>\n<h3>B. For Sellers (Using Seller Hub)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>First-Time GSTIN Addition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to <a href=\"https:\/\/seller.flipkart.com\/\">Flipkart Seller Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Go to Account Settings &gt; GST Details<\/li>\n<li>Enter your GSTIN, upload your registration certificate (PDF under 2MB)<\/li>\n<li>Assign the GSTIN to each warehouse or pick-up location<\/li>\n<li>Submit for verification: Takes up to 24 hours. Your listings stay inactive until GST is verified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Replacing an Existing GSTIN<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to GST Details<\/li>\n<li>Click Edit next to the old GSTIN<\/li>\n<li>Delete it, then add the new one<\/li>\n<li>Upload the updated GST certificate and warehouse approval (APOB)<\/li>\n<li>Save and wait for re-verification. Meanwhile, listings stay live, but invoices will still show the old GSTIN until approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Post-GSTIN Compliance You Must Follow<\/h2>\n<p>Once your GSTIN is added and verified, you need to stay compliant:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your Flipkart invoices for at least 6 years (as required by GST law).<\/li>\n<li>Reconcile monthly: Download Flipkart\u2019s TCS reports and match them with your GSTR-2A\/2 B.<\/li>\n<li>File <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/difference-between-gstr-1-and-gstr-3b\/\">GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns<\/a> on time to avoid blocking of e-way bills or suspension of Flipkart access.<\/li>\n<li>Update the Additional Place of Business (APOB) if you start using a new warehouse in another state.<\/li>\n<li>Correct mismatches: If your GST return does not match Flipkart invoices, correct it in the next return cycle and retain the proof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Entering the wrong GSTIN or PAN<\/li>\n<li>Using an expired or cancelled GST number<\/li>\n<li>The delivery address does not match the state code in GSTIN (for buyers)<\/li>\n<li>Trying to add GSTIN after placing the order (not allowed)<\/li>\n<li>Uploading unclear or incorrect documents<\/li>\n<li>Not mapping GSTIN to each warehouse or pick-up location<\/li>\n<li>Ignoring re-verification status (old GSTIN may still be used)<\/li>\n<li>Not saving invoices for audit purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Adding your GST number to Flipkart is a simple yet essential step to ensure your business runs smoothly and lawfully. Whether you are a seller or a buyer, entering and verifying your GSTIN ensures that you receive correct invoices, claim tax benefits, and stay compliant with GST regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Take a few minutes to update your GST details correctly; it can save you time, penalties, and lost tax credits in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/online-gst-registration\">GST Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/gst-return-filing\">GST Return Filing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you selling or buying on Flipkart for business purposes? Then, adding your GST number is not just a formality; it is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":37348,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8197],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-40650","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gst"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.1 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Add or update your GST number on Flipkart. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure GST compliance and seamless selling on the Flipkart.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Add or update your GST number on Flipkart. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure GST compliance and seamless selling on the Flipkart.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Kanakkupillai Learn\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kanakkupillaionline\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-07-04T09:02:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-04T09:53:54+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Check-GST-Status-by-PAN-Number.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1140\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"694\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Samridhi Dhir BA, LLB\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Kanakkupillai7\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Kanakkupillai7\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Samridhi Dhir BA, LLB\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?","description":"Add or update your GST number on Flipkart. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure GST compliance and seamless selling on the Flipkart.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?","og_description":"Add or update your GST number on Flipkart. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure GST compliance and seamless selling on the Flipkart.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/","og_site_name":"Kanakkupillai Learn","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kanakkupillaionline\/","article_published_time":"2025-07-04T09:02:29+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-07-04T09:53:54+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1140,"height":694,"url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Check-GST-Status-by-PAN-Number.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Samridhi Dhir BA, LLB","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Kanakkupillai7","twitter_site":"@Kanakkupillai7","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Samridhi Dhir BA, LLB","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/"},"author":{"name":"Samridhi Dhir BA, LLB","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#\/schema\/person\/bdc16a220df87f8c6956f3de9455ec7f"},"headline":"How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?","datePublished":"2025-07-04T09:02:29+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-04T09:53:54+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/"},"wordCount":948,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Check-GST-Status-by-PAN-Number.jpg","articleSection":["GST"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/","url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/","name":"How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Check-GST-Status-by-PAN-Number.jpg","datePublished":"2025-07-04T09:02:29+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-04T09:53:54+00:00","description":"Add or update your GST number on Flipkart. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure GST compliance and seamless selling on the Flipkart.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Check-GST-Status-by-PAN-Number.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Check-GST-Status-by-PAN-Number.jpg","width":1140,"height":694,"caption":"How to Check GST Status by PAN Number?"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/add-gst-number-on-flipkart-seller-account\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Add a GST Number on Flipkart Seller Account?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/","name":"Kanakkupillai Learn","description":"Latest Company Registration &amp; Accounting Related News","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#organization"},"alternateName":"Kanakkupillai Learn","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#organization","name":"Kanakkupillai","alternateName":"Kanakkupillai","url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kanakkupillai-logo-seo.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kanakkupillai-logo-seo.jpg","width":280,"height":280,"caption":"Kanakkupillai"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kanakkupillaionline\/","https:\/\/x.com\/Kanakkupillai7","https:\/\/in.linkedin.com\/company\/kanakkupillai","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kanakkupillai\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Kanakkupillai"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/#\/schema\/person\/bdc16a220df87f8c6956f3de9455ec7f","name":"Samridhi Dhir BA, LLB","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/018f2c1bed896c8e7ed7cc46d4534cac71e8d39515b62c2eb0df312313e336a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/018f2c1bed896c8e7ed7cc46d4534cac71e8d39515b62c2eb0df312313e336a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/018f2c1bed896c8e7ed7cc46d4534cac71e8d39515b62c2eb0df312313e336a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Samridhi Dhir BA, LLB"},"description":"Advocate by profession, writer at heart. I navigate the world and express it through words, blending legal expertise with a passion for administration, new technologies and sustainability. I am constantly seeking fresh perspectives to inspire and inform my work.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/samridhi-dhir-b08161205\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/author\/samridhi-dhir\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Kanakkupillai","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40650"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40650\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40653,"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40650\/revisions\/40653"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}