How to apply for TIN/VAT/CST in Delhi NCR?

TIN(VAT/CST no.) is required if you want to sell taxable items. You need to open a firm(proprietorship/partnership) or a compny and have a registered office/shop address. read more

TIN(VAT/CST no.) is required if you want to sell taxable items. You need to open a firm(proprietorship/partnership) or a compny and have a registered office/shop address. In some states they allow you to open office in residence but with a separate entry/ portion( if you own the house). I am not sure about Delhi NCR. read more

TIN and CST, both are same thing i.e. Sales Tax number. The only difference is that TIN is available only for state while CST stands for Centralised Sales Tax through which you can even sell your products in other cities. You can directly apply to Department of Trade and Taxes to get sales tax number. read more

Further, any person purchasing or selling good from/to outside Delhi is also liable to be registered under DVAT in addition to registration under Central Sales Tax Act (CST). A person can also apply for voluntary DVAT registration with or without CST even if he is not required take compulsory registration. read more

The only difference is that TIN is available only for state while CST stands for Centralised Sales Tax through which you can even sell your products in other cities. You can directly apply to Department of Trade and Taxes to get sales tax number. read more