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Taxpayer Types

TypeDescriptionFeatures
RegularStandard GST registrationMonthly/quarterly returns, ITC available, all supplies allowed
CompositionSimplified scheme for small businessesQuarterly returns, no ITC, intra-state only, turnover limit ₹1.5 cr

Regular vs Composition Comparison

FeatureRegularComposition
Return FilingMonthly/QuarterlyQuarterly only
Input Tax CreditAvailableNot available
Inter-state SalesAllowedNot allowed
Turnover LimitNo limit₹1.5 crores
Tax RatesStandard GST rates1-6% of turnover
Invoice FormatTax invoiceBill of supply

GST Status

StatusDescriptionImplications
ActiveRegistration is current and compliantCan issue valid invoices, eligible for ITC
InactiveRegistration exists but not actively usedDormant status, minimal compliance
SuspendedTemporarily disabled due to non-complianceCannot issue invoices, ITC blocked
CancelledPermanently terminatedNo business operations allowed
Cancelled suo-motoCancelled by department actionNon-compliance or fraud detected

Constitution of Business

ConstitutionDescription
ProprietorshipSingle owner business
PartnershipTwo or more partners
Private Limited CompanyPrivate limited company
Public Limited CompanyPublic limited company
Society/Club/Trust/AOPNon-profit organizations
Government DepartmentGovernment entity
Local AuthorityMunicipal/local bodies
Hindu Undivided FamilyHUF business

Core Business Types

TypeDescription
ManufacturerProduces goods from raw materials
TraderBuys and sells goods without manufacturing
Wholesaler/DistributorBulk sales to retailers/businesses
Service ProviderProvides intangible services
E-commerceOnline business operations

Business Activities

CodeActivityDescription
MFGFactory/ManufacturingProduction of goods
RETRetail BusinessDirect sales to consumers
WHOWholesale BusinessBulk sales to businesses
SERService ProvisionIntangible services
IMPImport BusinessGoods from foreign countries
EXPExport BusinessGoods to foreign countries
WARWarehouse/DepotStorage and distribution
BWHBonded WarehouseCustoms-supervised storage
EOUEOU/STP/EHTPExport-oriented units
SEZSEZ UnitSpecial Economic Zone
ISDInput Service DistributorITC distribution to branches

Using in FQL

# Filter by taxpayer type
TaxpayerType == 'Regular'

# Filter by status
Status == 'Active'

# Filter by constitution
ConstitutionBusiness == 'Private Limited Company'

# Filter by core business
COREBUSINESS == 'Manufacturer'

# Filter by business activity
BusinessActivities CONTAINS 'Retail'

# Combined query
TaxpayerType == 'Regular' AND Status == 'Active' AND Turnover > 10000000