Trivandrum Industry-Specific GST

GST for Trivandrum's Unique Kerala Economy
— IT, Ayurveda, NRI & State

Trivandrum's economy is uniquely Kerala — shaped by India's first IT park, the world's Ayurveda hub, a massive Gulf NRI diaspora investment, and one of India's most educated and literate workforces. Our CA team understands the specific GST requirements of each sector.

💻 India's First IT Park

IT Companies — Technopark & STPI

Technopark Trivandrum — India's first and one of its largest IT parks — hosts TCS, Infosys, UST Global, IBS Software, Wipro, and 400+ IT and ITES companies with 70,000+ employees. Domestic IT: 18% GST. Software exports to USA, UK, UAE: zero-rated with LUT — full ITC refund on rent, electricity, internet, and equipment. STPI Trivandrum manages software export declarations. Our CA handles LUT filing and monthly GSTR for multiple Technopark companies.

Domestic IT: 18% | IT Exports: 0% with LUT | Full ITC on Office Costs
🌿 World Ayurveda Capital

Ayurveda Centres & Herbal Manufacturers

Kerala is India's Ayurveda capital — and Trivandrum has hundreds of authentic Ayurveda treatment centres, wellness resorts, and herbal medicine manufacturers. Ayurveda treatment services: 18% GST above ₹20L turnover. Ayurvedic medicines (pharmacopoeia): 12%. Herbal cosmetics and wellness products: 18%. Ayurveda resort packages: 18% if room rate above ₹7,500 included. Herbal exporters: zero-rated with LUT. Our CA advises on medical service exemption for BAMS-run clinics versus commercial wellness centres to avoid GST overpayment.

Treatment Services: 18% | Ayurvedic Medicines: 12% | Herbal Exports: 0% with LUT
✈️ Gulf NRI Economy

NRI-Owned Companies & Gulf Diaspora

Kerala's massive Gulf diaspora — Keralites in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait — heavily invest in Trivandrum businesses. NRI-promoted companies with foreign equity need FEMA compliance alongside GST. IT exports by NRI-founded Technopark startups to Gulf clients: zero-rated with LUT. Foreign directors require special Aadhaar enrolment guidance for GST portal. Our CA team handles FEMA + GST dual compliance for NRI companies — a unique specialist service for Kerala's NRI business economy.

NRI Companies: FEMA + GST Dual Compliance | Foreign Director: Special OTP Setup
🏛️ State Capital Procurement

Kerala Government Contractors & PSU Vendors

Trivandrum controls Kerala's entire state government procurement — Kerala PWD, KSEB, KWATER, KIIFB (India's largest state infrastructure fund), Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSC), and all Kerala departments. GeM portal and Kerala e-procurement (tender.kerala.gov.in) mandate GSTIN. Government TDS at 2% from contractor payments — GSTIN needed for credit recovery. KIIFB mega-projects have complex multi-party GST compliance. Our CA has registered 60+ Kerala government contractors.

GeM: GSTIN Mandatory | Kerala e-Procurement: GSTIN Required | TDS Credit: Needs GSTIN
🦐 Kerala Coastal Export

Seafood & Aquaculture Exporters

Kerala's long Malabar and Travancore coastline drives a major seafood export industry — shrimp, fish, crab, and squid to Japan, USA, EU, and UAE from Trivandrum and Kollam ports. All seafood exporters must register regardless of turnover (Section 24 mandatory). Fresh seafood domestic: NIL GST. Processed exports: zero-rated with LUT and full ITC refund. MPEDA (headquartered Kochi) registration standard alongside GST. Our CA manages LUT and ITC refund claims for Trivandrum-Kollam exporters.

Fresh Seafood: NIL | Processed Export: 0% with LUT | MPEDA Coordination
🏖️ God's Own Country Tourism

Tourism, Backwaters & Heritage Hospitality

Trivandrum — gateway to Kovalam, Varkala, and the backwater tourism circuit — has hundreds of tourism businesses, heritage hotels, houseboat operators, and travel agents. Hotels above ₹7,500/night: 18% GST. Hotels ₹1,001–₹7,500/night: 12% GST. AC restaurants: 5% GST. Tour packages: 5% GST. Houseboat operators: 18% on accommodation. Trivandrum tourism businesses above ₹20L service turnover must register. Our CA guides Kerala tourism businesses on correct hospitality GST classification.

Hotels above ₹7,500: 18% | Tour Packages: 5% | AC Restaurants: 5%
GST Applicability — Kerala

Who Must Register for GST
in Trivandrum & Kerala?

Kerala follows standard GST thresholds. Key Trivandrum-specific points: IT exporters (Technopark), seafood exporters (Kollam/Trivandrum coast), and NRI-founded e-commerce businesses must register regardless of turnover under Section 24.

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₹40 Lakh
Goods / Trading Businesses

Retail traders, FMCG stockists, rubber and cashew traders, herbal product distributors, auto parts dealers, and all goods businesses in Trivandrum above ₹40 lakh annual turnover must register mandatorily.

Section 22 — CGST Act
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₹20 Lakh
Service Providers

IT companies, Ayurveda centres, government contractors, consultants, tour operators, hotels, hospitals, and all service businesses in Trivandrum must register above ₹20 lakh annual service receipts.

Section 22 — CGST Act
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₹0 Limit
Always Mandatory

IT software exporters (Technopark), seafood exporters, e-commerce sellers on Amazon/Flipkart, Kerala GeM sellers, NRI-founded online businesses, and interstate Ayurveda exporters — all must register regardless of turnover.

Section 24 — Mandatory
Watch & Learn

GST Registration Process
Simply Explained

Our AI-generated explainer covers the complete GST registration process — the same expert, efficient service we deliver to every Trivandrum and Kerala business. Kerala state code 32 GSTIN in 3–7 days.

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Technopark IT Export LUT Service

Trivandrum IT companies exporting from Technopark need LUT filed annually and STPI software export declarations managed. Our CA handles LUT + monthly GSTR + ITC refund claims for Technopark companies — full compliance from day of GSTIN issuance.

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Ayurveda GST Classification Clarity

Ayurveda businesses face complex GST — clinical medical service (potentially exempt) vs commercial wellness centre (18% GST). Our CA advises correctly for BAMS-run clinics versus tourism-focused Ayurveda resorts to prevent classification errors and tax overpayment.

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NRI Company FEMA + GST Dual Compliance

Kerala's Gulf NRI diaspora companies need FEMA compliance alongside GST — a dual-compliance requirement most local consultants don't handle together. Foreign directors' Aadhaar enrolment for GST portal guided by our CA team.

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Kerala Code 32 GSTIN on WhatsApp

Kerala GSTIN (state code 32) with your Trivandrum address delivered to WhatsApp and email in 3–7 working days. Start issuing GST invoices to Technopark clients, Kerala government departments, Ayurveda tourists, and export buyers immediately.

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Our Method

Trivandrum GST Registration —
5 Simple Steps

100% digital — no visits to CGST Trivandrum Commissionerate or Kerala Commercial Tax Department. All filing done online with same-day processing on document receipt.

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Free Consultation

CA advises correct GST for your Kerala sector — IT, Ayurveda, NRI, govt, seafood, or tourism business.

⏱ Same Day
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Share Documents

PAN, Aadhaar, Kerala address proof via WhatsApp. For NRI companies, we guide foreign director Aadhaar enrolment.

⏱ Day 1–2
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Portal Filing

Application filed on gst.gov.in with Aadhaar OTP. Kerala state code 32 in your GSTIN.

⏱ Day 2–3
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Officer Review

CGST Trivandrum officer reviews online. Our CA responds to IT/Ayurveda/NRI-specific queries same day.

⏱ Day 3–6
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GSTIN Delivered

Kerala GSTIN (32) + certificate on WhatsApp. Invoice Technopark clients, Kerala govt, Ayurveda guests, and export buyers!

⏱ 3–7 Days Total
Document Checklist

Documents for GST Registration
in Trivandrum, Kerala

Our CA verifies all documents against Kerala GST portal requirements before submission — ensuring first-attempt GSTIN approval for Trivandrum and Kerala businesses.

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Individual / Proprietor / Trader

PAN card (mandatory for all applicants)
Aadhaar card — active mobile number linked
Passport-size photograph (recent)
Active mobile for Aadhaar OTP e-KYC
Email address for GST portal login
Kerala business address proof — electricity bill
Rent agreement + NOC (if rented premises)
Bank account cancelled cheque or passbook
Nature of business and primary HSN/SAC code
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Company / NRI Firm / IT Exporter

Company PAN + Certificate of Incorporation
MOA & AOA (companies) / LLP Agreement
PAN & Aadhaar of all directors / partners
For NRI directors: Passport + overseas address proof
Company bank account cancelled cheque
DSC of authorised signatory
Kerala address: electricity or municipal bill
IEC copy (seafood, herbal, IT exporters)
MPEDA registration (seafood exporters)
Why Sirus Infotech

Why Trivandrum Businesses
Choose Sirus Infotech for GST

From Technopark IT firms to Ayurveda wellness resorts to Gulf NRI businesses to Kerala government contractors — Trivandrum's diverse business community trusts our expert CA team.

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Technopark IT Specialists

Trivandrum IT companies get LUT filing, STPI export declarations, monthly GSTR returns, and ITC refund management as a complete package — specialist service unavailable from generic GST consultants.

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Ayurveda GST Experts

Ayurveda GST is complex — BAMS clinical service (potentially exempt) vs commercial wellness centre (18%). Our CA correctly classifies your Ayurveda business to avoid costly GST misclassification and overpayment.

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NRI FEMA + GST Together

Kerala's Gulf NRI companies need FEMA compliance alongside GST — dual-compliance most local consultants miss. We handle both simultaneously, including foreign director Aadhaar enrolment for GST portal.

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Same-Day Filing

Documents before 3 PM filed same day on gst.gov.in. Kerala GSTIN (state code 32) in 3–7 days. CGST Trivandrum Commissionerate officer queries handled same day by our dedicated CA team.

Transparent Pricing

GST Registration Packages
for Trivandrum Businesses

Fixed, honest fees. Government GST registration is ₹0. You pay only our expert CA service fee — no hidden Kerala charges or surprise stamp duty fees.

Starter
₹499
Proprietorship / Small Trader / Artisan
  • New GST Registration Filing
  • Document Verification
  • ARN Number Generation
  • Kerala GSTIN Certificate
  • GST Login Setup
  • WhatsApp Delivery
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Business Pro
₹999
Company / Exporter / NRI Firm / Govt Contractor
  • GST Registration — Any Entity
  • IT Technopark / STPI Export LUT
  • Priority 24-Hour Filing
  • NRI Company FEMA + GST Setup
  • GeM / Kerala e-Procurement GSTIN
  • Ayurveda GST Classification Advice
  • Dedicated CA Support
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Kerala Growth Pack
₹2,499
GST + IEC + 3 Months Returns
  • GST Registration (Any Entity)
  • LUT Filing (IT / Seafood / Herbal Exporters)
  • IEC from DGFT Trivandrum
  • 3 Months GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B
  • MSME / Udyam Registration
  • ITC Refund Setup & Tracking
  • Priority CA WhatsApp Support
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Trivandrum-Specific Questions

Frequently Asked Questions —
GST Registration Trivandrum, Kerala

These FAQs are uniquely crafted for Trivandrum's economy — IT Technopark, Ayurveda businesses, NRI-promoted companies, Kerala government contractors, seafood exporters, and tourism businesses.

Domestic IT services: 18% GST. Software and IT exports to foreign clients: zero-rated with LUT — full ITC refund on office rent, electricity, internet, and equipment. STPI Trivandrum additionally manages software export declarations alongside GST. ITES companies (BPO, data analytics) also 18% domestic, zero-rated for exports. Our CA manages LUT filing and monthly GSTR returns for multiple Technopark IT companies — including NRI-promoted startups supplying Gulf and US clients from Trivandrum.
Ayurveda treatment services above ₹20L: 18% GST. Ayurvedic medicines in pharmacopoeia: 12%. Herbal cosmetics: 18%. Ayurveda resort packages (bundled treatment + accommodation above ₹7,500/night): 18%. Herbal exporters: zero-rated with LUT. Critical: BAMS-doctor-run clinics providing medical consultation as primary service may qualify for medical service exemption from GST — our CA advises correctly to prevent misclassification, which is extremely common for Trivandrum Ayurveda businesses. We have registered Ayurveda centres in both treatment-only and resort categories with proper GST structure.
Yes — and NRI companies in Trivandrum have unique GST challenges. NRI-promoted Pvt Ltd companies need FEMA compliance (FDI reporting to RBI) alongside GST — two separate requirements most local consultants handle incorrectly. Foreign directors who don't have Indian Aadhaar need a special Aadhaar enrolment process for the GST portal — our CA guides this step-by-step. IT exports by NRI-founded Technopark startups to Gulf (UAE, Qatar) clients: zero-rated with LUT. We have registered many Trivandrum NRI-promoted companies with combined FEMA + GST dual compliance — Kerala's most needed specialist service.
Mandatory. GeM portal and Kerala e-procurement (tender.kerala.gov.in) mandate GSTIN for all vendors. KIIFB projects — one of India's largest state infrastructure programmes — require GST-compliant invoicing for all contractors and sub-contractors. Kerala PWD, KSEB, KWATER, and KMSC all deduct TDS at 2% from contractor payments — without GSTIN, this TDS becomes a permanent cost. Our CA has registered 60+ Kerala government contractors and manages their TDS credit reconciliation and quarterly GSTR filing. For KIIFB multi-party contracts, we additionally advise on GST treatment of advances, progress payments, and retention amounts.
Yes — all seafood exporters must register regardless of turnover (Section 24 mandatory). Fresh seafood domestic supply: NIL GST. Processed and frozen seafood exported from Kerala coast: zero-rated with LUT — full ITC refund on packaging, cold chain electricity, and logistics. MPEDA (headquartered in Kochi) registration alongside GST is standard. Our CA manages annual LUT filing, monthly GSTR export returns, and quarterly ITC refund claims from CGST Trivandrum Commissionerate for Trivandrum-Kollam based seafood exporters supplying to Japan, USA, EU, and UAE buyers.
Trivandrum falls under CGST Commissionerate, Trivandrum (Central GST — under Kochi Zone) and Kerala State GST (Commercial Tax Department, Kerala). Kerala GSTINs carry state code '32'. All registrations are 100% online via gst.gov.in — no physical visit to CGST Trivandrum office at MG Road area required. GSTIN issued within 3–7 working days. Kerala's Commercial Tax Department is known for efficient online processing. For Technopark IT exporters, STPI Trivandrum additionally manages software export declarations. For NRI companies with foreign directors who lack Indian Aadhaar, our CA guides the alternative Aadhaar enrolment and OTP authentication process for GST portal registration.
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Trivandrum & Kerala Specialists

Available Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–7 PM IST. Technopark IT companies, Ayurveda centres, NRI businesses, Kerala government contractors, seafood exporters — we understand Trivandrum's unique GST landscape. Call, WhatsApp, or fill the form for 30-minute callback.

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+91 91661 36118
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Email Address

info@sirusinfotech.in
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Corporate Office

Sirus Infotech, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Serving Trivandrum, Kerala & all India

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Business Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST

🏛️ GST Resources for Trivandrum Businesses

GST Portal: www.gst.gov.in

GST Helpdesk: 1800-103-1111 (Toll Free)

Kerala CT Department (State GST): www.keralataxes.gov.in

Kerala e-Procurement: tender.kerala.gov.in

GeM Portal: gem.gov.in

MPEDA (Seafood Exports): www.mpeda.gov.in

STPI Trivandrum: www.stpi.in → Trivandrum

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