1. Name & registration
Udyam (MSME) registration and your local shop licence. A CA can confirm what your city needs.
Shop & business setup guide
Starting a shop? Here is the simple checklist
Whether it is a kirana, medical, hardware, garment or service business, every new shop needs the same basics: registration, a way to get paid, bills, khata and stock. Khatadar covers the daily running part for free.
Quick answer: To set up a small shop in India: choose a name, get Udyam (MSME) and shop licence registration, take GST if turnover crosses the limit or you sell interstate, open a current account with a UPI QR, set prices, then use a billing and khata app like Khatadar to make bills, track udhaar and stock from day one. Check registration rules with a CA or the official portal.
2. GST decision
Register for GST if turnover crosses the limit or you sell online/interstate. Khatadar does both GST and non-GST bills.
3. Bank & UPI
Open a current account and get a UPI QR. Khatadar prints your UPI QR on every bill.
4. Items & prices
Add products with MRP, selling and wholesale price, or import a list from Excel.
5. Bills & khata
Make bills in seconds and note udhaar in each customer's khata with WhatsApp reminders.
6. Stock & profit
See low stock, daily sales and monthly profit in simple charts.
Get started in minutes
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Create a free Khatadar account
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Add your shop details and items
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Make your first bill and share your online dukan link
Questions
Do I need GST to start a shop?
Not always. It depends on turnover, product type and whether you sell interstate or online. Ask a CA or check the GST portal.
What is the cheapest way to manage bills and udhaar?
Khatadar's Free plan is ₹0 forever and covers billing, khata and stock for a new shop.
Can I sell online without a website?
Yes. Khatadar gives every shop a free online dukan page where customers order on WhatsApp.
Does it work for service businesses?
Yes. AC repair, plumbing, aquarium and painting businesses can book appointments and print job quotations and invoices.
Try Khatadar free today
Free: 50 bills/month, 100 items and 100 customers. Paid plans from ₹999/year. Invite a shop, get a free month.
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