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What Each Platform Requires

🟠 Amazon India — Compliance Checklist
GST Registration (Mandatory)
Required for all Amazon sellers regardless of turnover. GSTIN linked to Amazon Seller Central.
PAN Card
Business or personal PAN required for account registration and TDS credit.
Bank Account (Current preferred)
Current account matching the business name for payout and TDS certificate.
TDS Section 194-O (1%)
Amazon deducts 1% TDS on gross payments. Claim credit in ITR or request refund.
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Trademark (for Brand Registry)
Required to enroll in Amazon Brand Registry for A+ Content and brand protection.
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FSSAI (food/grocery products)
Mandatory for any edible product listing. License number must appear on packaging.
🔵 Flipkart — Compliance Checklist
GST Registration (Mandatory)
All Flipkart sellers must have an active GSTIN. Filed quarterly or monthly.
PAN + Aadhar Verification
KYC mandatory for seller onboarding and payouts from Flipkart.
TDS Section 194-O (1%)
Flipkart deducts 1% TDS. Reconcile quarterly with 26AS / AIS statements.
GST Returns — Monthly / Quarterly
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filed monthly for regular taxpayers. Reconcile with Flipkart sales data.
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Business Registration Proof
Proprietorship, partnership deed, or Pvt Ltd COI required for account verification.
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FSSAI (food sellers)
FSSAI license number mandatory for all food and grocery product listings.
🩷 Myntra — Compliance Checklist
GST Registration
Active GSTIN required for seller onboarding. Fashion/apparel typically 5–12% GST slab.
Brand Authentication
Myntra requires brand verification. Trademark registration or brand license agreement needed.
Trademark (Strongly Recommended)
Brand listing and protection on Myntra requires trademark evidence.
TDS 194-O Reconciliation
Match Myntra TDS certificates (Form 16A) with 26AS for ITR accuracy.
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Quality Certification
BIS certification may be required for certain product categories (footwear, textiles).
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Pvt Ltd / LLP preferred
Myntra prefers company-registered sellers for brand verification and legal documentation.
🟣 Meesho — Compliance Checklist
GSTIN or No-GST option
Meesho allows unregistered sellers below threshold, but GST registration is recommended for ITC claims.
PAN Mandatory
PAN required for all payouts and TDS credit under Section 194-O.
Bank Account Verification
Savings or current account matching name/PAN. NEFT-enabled for weekly payouts.
ITR Filing
All Meesho income is taxable. File ITR declaring Meesho as business income. Claim TDS credits.
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FSSAI (food products)
Required for any food, snack, health supplement, or grocery listing on Meesho.
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Udyam / MSME Registration
Not mandatory but recommended. Unlocks MSME benefits, priority lending, and government schemes.
🌐 Own Website / D2C — Compliance Checklist
GST Registration (If turnover > ₹20L)
Mandatory for D2C with inter-state shipping. All payment gateway providers require GSTIN.
Trademark Registration
Protect your brand name, logo, and tagline from copycats. Critical for D2C brand equity.
Business Registration
Pvt Ltd recommended for D2C brands for credibility, funding, and liability protection.
Privacy Policy + T&C (Legal)
Legally mandatory under IT Act. Required by payment gateways (Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU).
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FSSAI (food / beauty / health)
Required if selling any ingestible product. License number must appear on website and packaging.
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Import Certifications (if selling imported goods)
IEC code, BIS certification, and customs duty compliance if sourcing from overseas.
Common Questions

Ecommerce Compliance — FAQs

Do I need GST if I sell only on Meesho and earn less than ₹20 lakh? +
GST is mandatory for all sellers who sell through electronic commerce operators (like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho) under Section 24 of CGST Act — regardless of turnover. The ₹20/40 lakh threshold does not apply to ecommerce sellers. Register for GST before listing products.
How do I claim TDS deducted by Amazon / Flipkart? +
Marketplaces deduct 1% TDS under Section 194-O on gross payments. This TDS is visible in your 26AS and AIS on the income tax portal. You claim it as a credit while filing your annual ITR. If TDS deducted exceeds your total tax liability, you get a refund. TaxClue reconciles all marketplace TDS data for accurate ITR filing.
Do I need to file GST returns if my sales are very low? +
Yes — once you have a GSTIN, you must file returns every month (GSTR-1 by 11th, GSTR-3B by 20th). NIL returns must also be filed. Non-filing attracts late fees of ₹20–₹200 per day per return. For very low-turnover sellers, the composition scheme (quarterly CMP-08) may be more practical — though note it restricts inter-state sales.
Is trademark registration mandatory for Amazon Brand Registry? +
Yes. Amazon Brand Registry requires a registered trademark (or a pending trademark application number) for enrollment. Without it, you cannot access A+ Content, Sponsored Brands, or Amazon's brand protection tools. TaxClue handles trademark filing (12–18 months to registration, but Amazon accepts pending applications for interim enrollment).
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