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Business and tax landscape in Karnataka
Karnataka hosts India's largest startup and IT hub in Bengaluru, alongside manufacturing in Mysuru and Belagavi, ports and banking in coastal Karnataka, and agriculture and coffee in the Western Ghats.
What businesses here need
- Tech startups and SaaS exporters need LUT, ESOP and ROC planning.
- Freelancers and remote workers need ITR and GST guidance.
- Coastal Karnataka has many Gulf NRIs.
- Professional tax and labour-law compliance for growing teams.
Services we provide in Karnataka
- GST registration, filing and compliance (GSTIN state code 29; Karnataka Commercial Taxes Department)
- Individual, NRI, corporate and startup tax filing
- Business registration and ROC compliance
- Accounting, payroll and GstMan software
- Expert opinions on tax and accounting cases
Cities we serve in Karnataka
GstMan is headquartered in Trivandrum, Kerala. Services across Karnataka are delivered online. Contact us to discuss meeting options.
Local guides (24)
Read the full Karnataka business guide or pick a topic:
Outsourced Accounting for Bengaluru Startups: What to DelegateReturning NRIs to Bengaluru: RNOR, Foreign Assets and Tax PlanningCompany and LLP Registration in Bengaluru: Process and CostsD2C and E-commerce Brands in Bengaluru: GST, TCS and ComplianceFreelancers and Remote Workers in Bengaluru: ITR, GST and Advance TaxESOP Taxation for Bengaluru Startups: Perquisite and Capital Gains BasicsSaaS and IT Exporters in Bengaluru: GST, LUT and Foreign ReceiptsGST Registration in Bengaluru: Startups, Freelancers and SellersDistribution Order-Taking and Delivery Software for Karnataka BusinessesGST Compliance Calendar for Karnataka Businesses (QRMP Category X)Karnataka Shops, Labour and Trade Licence Compliance GuideKarnataka Startups: Elevate, Incubators and Tax ComplianceProfessional Tax in Karnataka: Who Pays and How to RegisterArecanut and Agri Traders in Shivamogga: GST and Income TaxUdupi Restaurants and NRI Families: GST, Licences and Income TaxFoundries and Engineering Units in Belagavi: GST, ITC and E-Way BillHubballi-Dharwad Traders and Educators: GST, Income Tax and RegistrationGST Registration in Mangaluru: Traders, Exporters and Service Providers
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST state code for Karnataka?
The GSTIN state code for Karnataka is 29.
Do you serve clients across Karnataka?
Yes. We work online with clients across Karnataka and provide support on WhatsApp, phone and video.
Which department administers state GST in Karnataka?
The Karnataka Commercial Taxes Department.