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How to Sell on Bharat in 2026: A Complete Legal & Business Guide for New Sellers

by Saurav Mishra 18 Apr 2026 8 min read 4,231 views
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1. Choose the right business structure

Before you list your first product, decide whether to operate as a sole proprietor, LLP, or Pvt Ltd. For most new D2C sellers, a sole proprietorship + MSME (Udyam) registration is enough to get started.

2. Register for GST

Mandatory if you plan to sell across states or if your turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for services).

3. Open an ONDC seller account

The Open Network for Digital Commerce now has 80+ buyer apps. Pick a seller node like Mystore, eSamudaay, or Digit.

4. Maintain books from Day 1

Use Tally Prime, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks. We recommend monthly bookkeeping with a CA review.

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