Meghalaya GST & compliance
Meghalaya is a state with GST state code 17. It's a special-category state under the CGST Act, so GST registration kicks in at a lower threshold. Meghalaya levies Professional Tax.
Meghalaya at a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | State |
| Capital | Shillong |
| GST state code | 17 (every Meghalaya GSTIN starts with this) |
| Special-category state? | Yes — lower GST thresholds apply |
| GST registration threshold | ₹20 lakh for goods (₹10 lakh for services) — special-category state under CGST Act §22(2), so the threshold is half the national default |
| Professional Tax? | Yes — annual cap ₹2500 |
| Intra-state GST split | CGST + SGST in equal halves of the rate |
Meghalaya-specific notes
- Special-category state under CGST Act §22 — GST registration threshold is ₹20 lakh for goods (₹10 lakh for services) instead of the standard ₹40 lakh / ₹20 lakh.
- Professional Tax applies — Meghalaya Professions, Trades, Callings & Employments Taxation Act, 1947.
- Tribal Sixth Schedule areas — separate land ownership and trade-licence regimes.
Authoritative source
Meghalaya state-level compliance is administered by the Meghalaya Department of Taxation →. Use it for registration, advance rulings, Professional Tax slabs (where applicable), and state-specific notifications. GST returns are filed centrally at gst.gov.in →.
How HelloBooks does this
HelloBooks handles Meghalaya compliance end-to-end — GSTIN validation against state code 17, automatic CGST + SGST split on intra-state supplies, Professional Tax deductions on payroll, and direct GSTR filing.
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Configure your Meghalaya GST profile
Add your Meghalaya GSTIN (state code 17), trade name, and PAN in Settings → Taxes. HelloBooks validates the state code and the embedded PAN automatically. Mark your registration type (Regular, Composition, SEZ, Casual, Non-Resident, Input Service Distributor).
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Add Meghalaya place of supply on every transaction
Tag the place of supply on every invoice and bill. When the customer's place of supply is Meghalaya (and your registration is also Meghalaya), HelloBooks charges CGST + SGST in equal halves of the rate. Inter-state supplies trigger IGST.
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Configure Meghalaya Professional Tax on payroll
For employees based in Meghalaya, HelloBooks computes the Professional Tax deduction from the current slab table. Annual cap is ₹2500. Verify the live slab on the Meghalaya Department of Taxation portal before each state-budget cycle.
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File monthly / quarterly GST returns from the books
HelloBooks aggregates your Meghalaya invoices, credit notes, and amendments into GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and the GSTR-3B liability summary. Review, then file directly via the GST portal or export the JSON.
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Reconcile GSTR-2B against your purchase register
Each month, the GST portal publishes GSTR-2B — auto-drafted from your suppliers' GSTR-1 filings. HelloBooks reconciles this against your purchase register and flags missing input tax credit before the ITC claim window closes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Meghalaya GST state code?
17. Every GSTIN issued in Meghalaya starts with 17, followed by the entity's 10-character PAN and three further characters. HelloBooks validates the structure and the embedded state code whenever you save a customer or vendor master.
What is the GST registration threshold in Meghalaya?
₹20 lakh for goods (₹10 lakh for services) — special-category state under CGST Act §22(2), so the threshold is half the national default. Inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators, casual taxable persons, and persons under reverse charge must register from the first rupee — no threshold applies.
Does Meghalaya levy Professional Tax?
Meghalaya levies Professional Tax under Article 276 of the Constitution. Annual cap is ₹2500 (the constitutional maximum is ₹2,500/year). Slab tables are revised in state budgets — verify the current schedule on the Meghalaya Department of Taxation portal.
Meghalaya is a State — does that change my GST compliance?
Meghalaya levies SGST alongside CGST on intra-state supplies (each half of the rate). Inter-state supplies attract IGST. Returns and filing process are identical across states.
Where do I file Meghalaya GST returns?
All GST returns are filed through the central GST portal (gst.gov.in) — there is no state-specific filing portal. The Meghalaya Department of Taxation (https://megvat.gov.in/) handles state-level matters: registration assistance, advance rulings, and Professional Tax / state-specific cesses.
How does HelloBooks handle Meghalaya compliance?
HelloBooks validates Meghalaya GSTINs (state code 17 expected), applies the right CGST + SGST split on intra-state supplies, builds filing-ready GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B for Meghalaya-registered entities, and tracks Professional Tax deductions on payroll.
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GST rules change frequently. Always verify the current position with the official GSTN sources below before filing.
- GST Portal — gst.gov.inOfficial GSTN portal for registration, returns, and payments.
- CBIC GST — cbic-gst.gov.inCentral Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs — Acts, rules, notifications, and circulars.
- E-Invoice Portal — einvoice1.gst.gov.inInvoice Registration Portal (IRP) for IRN generation and e-invoice schema.
- E-Way Bill Portal — ewaybillgst.gov.inNational e-way bill portal for EWB generation, cancellation, and verification.
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