GST registration in Kattanam: the short answer
A business in Kattanam, Mavelikkara (Alappuzha) registers for GST online, with no office visit: PAN, Aadhaar, a photo, bank details and proof of the premises are enough to file Form GST REG-01, and there is no government fee. Registration becomes compulsory above ₹40 lakh turnover for goods or ₹20 lakh for services, or when selling goods to other States. iBACT Digital files it for you from ₹499 + GST, most GSTINs are issued in 3–7 working days, and your GSTIN will start with 32, the Kerala state code.
കറ്റാനം: ജിഎസ്ടി രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ പൂർണ്ണമായും ഓൺലൈനായി — iBACT Digital-ന്റെ ഫീസ് ₹499 മുതൽ (+ GST), സർക്കാർ ഫീസ് ₹0. സാധാരണയായി 3–7 പ്രവൃത്തി ദിവസങ്ങൾക്കുള്ളിൽ GSTIN ലഭിക്കും.
About Kattanam for GST registration
- Village
- Kattanam
- Name in Malayalam
- കറ്റാനം
- Taluk
- Mavelikkara
- Local body
- Bharanikkavu (2 villages)
- Block panchayat
- Bharanicavu
- Post office
- Kattanam (branch post office)
- LGD village code
- 628291
- District
- Alappuzha
- Region
- South Kerala
- Pincode
- 690503
- GST state code
- 32 (Kerala)
- Registration limit
- ₹40 lakh goods / ₹20 lakh services
Kattanam (കറ്റാനം) is a revenue village in Mavelikkara taluk, Alappuzha district, one of 15 villages in the taluk, within the Bharanicavu block panchayat. Its local body is Bharanikkavu, which also covers the revenue village of Bharanikkavu.
For premises in Kattanam, the building tax receipt comes from Bharanikkavu, while the land tax receipt and possession certificate come from the Kattanam village office. A recent KSEB bill for the same building completes the address proof.
Post for Kattanam is handled by the Kattanam branch post office (PIN 690503), which reports to the Pallickal sub post office and the Kayangulam head post office in the Mavelikara postal division. Use PIN 690503 in your GST application exactly as it appears on your address proof.
The main town of the taluk is Mavelikkara (Municipality), where banks, wholesale markets and the taluk office serve businesses from the surrounding villages.
From Kattanam you can apply for GST without visiting Alappuzha: documents are shared on WhatsApp, the application is filed online, and Aadhaar authentication is done with an OTP.
Alappuzha is known for coir, the paddy fields of Kuttanad, backwater and houseboat tourism, and fisheries along the coast.
GST for common businesses in Kattanam
These are the kinds of businesses we most often register in and around Kattanam, and what GST means for each.
Coir & coir products
Coir yarn, rope, mat and mattress units in Kattanam register once sales cross the limit or when they supply buyers outside Kerala. Societies and private units exporting through Kochi usually register early and file an LUT so exports go out without tax.
Homestays, resorts & houseboats
Homestays, resorts, houseboats, tour operators and taxi services in Kattanam need GST registration once turnover from services crosses ₹20 lakh. Tour operators and travel agents booking for business clients often register earlier so clients can claim credit.
Fisheries & seafood
Fresh fish is exempt, so a seller dealing only in fresh fish is not required to register. Dry fish, frozen and processed seafood, ice plants, boats and nets are handled differently, so processors, peeling sheds and exporters in Kattanam generally register once over the limit and exporters file an LUT.
Who needs GST registration in Kattanam?
- 1Turnover above the limitBusinesses in Kattanam with aggregate turnover above ₹40 lakh (only goods) or ₹20 lakh (services or both) in a financial year. Kerala uses the normal limits (₹10 lakh applies only in a few special category States).
- 2Selling goods to other StatesAnyone supplying goods from Kattanam to buyers outside Kerala, for example spices, cashew, coir or rubber products sent to Chennai, Bengaluru or Mumbai, whatever the turnover.
- 3Online sellersSellers of goods on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and similar platforms selling across States. Small sellers supplying only within Kerala can use an enrolment number instead.
Turnover counts all your businesses under the same PAN across India, including exempt sales. Farmers selling only their own produce don't need GST registration.
Documents required for GST registration in Kattanam
Owner / partners / directors
- PAN card
- Aadhaar linked to your mobile (for the OTP)
- Passport-size photograph
- Email and mobile number
Business address in Kattanam
- KSEB electricity bill (recent)
- Building tax (property tax) receipt or ownership certificate from the grama panchayat or municipality
- Land tax receipt or possession certificate from Kattanam village office
- If rented: rent agreement + owner's consent letter
Bank & business
- Cancelled cheque, passbook page or statement
- Partnership deed / LLP agreement / incorporation certificate
- Authorisation letter or board resolution
- Goods or services you sell (we pick HSN/SAC codes)
GST registration fees in Kattanam
There's no government fee for GST registration. Our fixed professional fees:
GST Registration
For new businesses that just need a GSTIN.
₹499₹1,499+ GST · ₹0 govt. fee
- Eligibility and scheme advice
- HSN/SAC code selection
- Document check
- REG-01 filing with Aadhaar authentication
- Replies to officer queries
- GSTIN and registration certificate
Registration + 3 months returns
Get registered and compliant from day one.
₹2,999₹3,999+ GST · ₹0 govt. fee
- Everything in GST Registration
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for 3 months
- GST invoice format setup
- Bank account update on the portal
- Dedicated expert on WhatsApp
Registration + 1 year returns
A full year of GST compliance handled.
₹9,999₹11,999+ GST · ₹0 govt. fee
- Everything above
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for 12 months
- Monthly input tax credit reconciliation
- Due-date reminders and challans
- Priority handling
Prices exclude 18% GST on our fee. Read our refund policy and terms.
Get your GST number in Kattanam
To get a GST number in Kattanam you file Form GST REG-01 online with your PAN, Aadhaar, address proof and bank details. Once approved, the GST department issues a 15-digit GSTIN starting with 32 and a downloadable certificate. We handle every step and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Looking for a GST consultant in Kattanam? You don't need to visit an office: online GST registration takes one WhatsApp chat. Our GST experts work online for businesses in Kattanam and the rest of Alappuzha district: they check your documents, choose the right HSN/SAC codes, file the application and reply to any query from the officer, for a fixed fee of ₹499 + GST.
How to get GST registration in Kattanam
Tell us about your business
What you sell from Kattanam and your expected turnover. We pick the HSN/SAC codes and the right scheme.
Online filing
We file the application and handle any query from the GST officer.
GSTIN issued
Download your certificate and start issuing GST invoices.
Other registrations for a business in Kattanam
- Local bodyTrade licenceIssued by Bharanikkavu for shops and businesses in its area; some trades and small factories need the D&O (dangerous and offensive trades) licence. Trade licence
- Everyone workingProfession taxCollected every half-year by Bharanikkavu; employers deduct it from salaries.
- Shops, MSMEs, food
Choosing between regular and composition, return due dates and common reasons for queries are explained on our GST registration in Kerala page, and district details on the Alappuzha district page.
GST registration near Kattanam
More villages in Mavelikkara taluk
GST registration in Kattanam: FAQs
How much does GST registration cost in Kattanam?+
Registration itself is free on the GST portal. Our fixed fee for a business in Kattanam starts at ₹499 + GST, with no extra charge for answering officer queries or re-uploading documents.
How long does GST registration take in Kattanam?+
Most applications from Kattanam are approved in 3 to 7 working days after Aadhaar authentication. If Aadhaar authentication is skipped, or the officer orders a physical verification of your premises, it can take up to 30 days. We track the application daily and reply to queries within the deadline.
Which address proof works for a shop or office in Kattanam?+
The latest building tax receipt from Bharanikkavu, a land tax receipt or possession certificate from the Kattanam village office, or a recent KSEB bill for the building. If the premises are rented, add the rent agreement and the owner's consent letter.
Which PIN code should I use for a business in Kattanam?+
Use the PIN printed on your address proof. The Kattanam post office serving Kattanam uses PIN 690503; a mismatch between the PIN in the application and the proof is a common reason for a query.
Do I have to travel to Mavelikkara or Alappuzha for GST registration?+
No. Registration from Kattanam is fully online: you share documents on WhatsApp, we file the application, and you confirm an Aadhaar OTP. If an officer orders a site visit, they come to your premises in Kattanam.
Do homestays and houseboats in Alappuzha need GST?+
Once turnover from services crosses ₹20 lakh in a year, yes. Many homestays, resorts and tour operators register earlier to work with travel portals, companies and government departments that ask for GST invoices.
Do I need a trade licence along with GST in Kattanam?+
GST doesn't need one, but your local body may: grama panchayats, municipalities and corporations issue trade licences, and some trades and small factories need the D&O (dangerous and offensive trades) licence. A trade licence is also useful supporting proof of your business.
How is profession tax paid by businesses in Kattanam?+
In Kerala, profession tax is collected every half-year by the local body where you work or run the business: the grama panchayat, municipality or corporation. Employers deduct it from salaries and pay it to the local body. It is separate from GST.