Ecommerce Business Setup

Individuals, proprietors, partnership firms, LLPs, private limited companies and eligible entities can start ecommerce subject to registrations and compliance.

Yes. Small sellers can begin with a suitable structure, but tax and marketplace requirements should be checked before listing.

Yes. A private limited company can sell on marketplaces if it has required GST, bank, KYC and seller documentation.

Yes. Existing businesses can add online channels after reviewing GST registration, invoicing, product classification and marketplace documentation.

Yes. Digital products, subscriptions, consulting, courses and services can be sold online with suitable tax and contract documentation.

PAN, Aadhaar, business registration, bank details, address proof, GST details, product information and marketplace documents are commonly required.

Yes. Marketplaces and payment gateways require a bank account for settlements and KYC verification.

Yes. Office proof is needed for entity registration and GST, and it should match the business setup documents where required.

Product details help determine HSN code, GST rate, marketplace category, licence requirement and invoice setup.

Yes. Privacy policy, terms, refund, shipping and cancellation policies are important for payment gateways and consumer transparency.

CompanyJi reviews business model, product category, entity choice, GST need, marketplace plan, payment gateway and compliance requirements.

Timeline depends on entity structure, document readiness, GST approval, marketplace review, payment gateway KYC and website readiness.

Yes. Documents can be prepared in parallel, but marketplace approval generally needs completed GST and business records.

Yes. CompanyJi can help organise payment gateway KYC, business registration, bank proof and policy documents.

After setup, the business should maintain invoices, GST returns, marketplace settlements, accounting, refunds and compliance records monthly.

GST certificate, PAN, bank details, identity proof, address proof, business registration and product category documents may be needed.

Many marketplace models require GST. Some limited exceptions may exist depending on category and law, so the model should be reviewed.

TCS is tax collected by ecommerce operators under GST on eligible marketplace supplies and should be reconciled with seller returns.

Yes. Sales, returns, commissions, shipping fees, TCS, TDS and payment settlements should be reconciled every month.

Yes, a business can usually use the same GSTIN across marketplaces, subject to business place and state-wise requirements.

GST affects invoicing, product pricing, tax collection, marketplace onboarding, returns and input tax credit tracking.

HSN code classifies products for GST rate, invoicing and reporting. Wrong classification can create tax disputes.

Return frequency depends on registration type and rules. Most active ecommerce sellers need disciplined GST filing and reconciliation.

Returns and refunds should be adjusted through credit notes, marketplace reports and GST return reconciliation.

Input tax credit may be available subject to GST rules, valid invoices, business use and proper return matching.

Payment gateway KYC verifies business identity, bank account, website policies, authorised person and compliance documents before activation.

Yes. Settlements often include deductions, refunds, chargebacks and fees, so reconciliation is important.

Yes. Cash-on-delivery orders should be tracked against courier remittances, returns and customer receipts.

Marketplace commission, shipping charges, ads, penalties and other deductions should be recorded separately for accurate profitability.

Yes. Channel-wise sales, refunds, margins, GST, inventory, settlement and ad spend reports can be prepared.

Compliances may include GST returns, income tax, accounting, TDS/TCS reconciliation, ROC filings, trademark, consumer disclosures and payroll where applicable.

For own website and payment gateway approval, privacy policy, terms, refund and shipping policies are practically essential.

Trademark is not always mandatory, but it helps protect brand name, marketplace brand registry and long-term brand value.

Accounting software is strongly recommended to handle invoices, GST, settlements, inventory and profitability correctly.

Yes. CompanyJi can support GST filing, accounting, settlement reconciliation, ROC and tax compliance as required.

The biggest mistake is listing products without GST, HSN, invoice, settlement and return workflow clarity.

Yes. Wrong GST rate or HSN code can create tax demands, notices and pricing errors.

Yes. Ignoring settlements can hide commissions, refunds, TCS, TDS, chargebacks and profit leakage.

Yes. Payment gateways often review policies, contact details, refund terms and business documents before activation.

Yes. Certain products need licences, approvals, certifications or platform permissions before sale.