GST Nova System Requirements Document

Introduction

GST Nova is a micro SaaS automated platform designed to address urgent compliance and regulatory needs. The platform focuses on providing tools for GST, invoicing, document compliance, and ADA/WCAG compliance. This document outlines the system requirements for GST Nova, ensuring it meets the needs of users in the compliance sector.

System Overview

GST Nova aims to simplify compliance processes by automating tasks related to GST, invoicing, and document compliance. The platform will serve businesses seeking to mitigate risks associated with regulatory requirements.

Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a Business Owner, I should be able to automate GST filing to ensure timely compliance.
• As a Business Owner, I should be able to generate and manage invoices to streamline billing processes.
• As a Compliance Officer, I should be able to verify document compliance with GST regulations to avoid penalties.
• As a Compliance Officer, I should be able to ensure ADA/WCAG compliance to make digital content accessible.
• As a User, I should be able to receive alerts for upcoming compliance deadlines to stay informed.

User Personas

• Business Owner: Focused on automating financial and compliance tasks to save time and reduce errors.
• Compliance Officer: Ensures that all business operations meet regulatory standards and avoids legal issues.
• User: General user who interacts with the platform for various compliance-related tasks.

Core User Flows

• Business Owner logs in -> Automates GST filing -> Receives confirmation of submission.
• Compliance Officer logs in -> Uploads documents -> Verifies compliance -> Receives compliance report.
• User logs in -> Sets up alerts for compliance deadlines -> Receives notifications.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #0056b3 (blue)
• primary_light: #4d88ff (light blue)
• secondary: #ffcc00 (yellow)
• accent: #e60000 (red)
• highlight: #33cc33 (green)
• bg: #f2f2f2 (light grey)
• surface: #ffffff (white)
• text: #333333 (dark grey)
• text_muted: #666666 (medium grey)
• border: #cccccc (grey)

Signature Design Concept

The GST Nova landing page will feature an interactive compliance dashboard concept. Users will see a dynamic, animated dashboard that showcases real-time compliance status updates. As users hover over different sections, detailed compliance metrics will animate into view, providing an engaging and informative experience. The dashboard will use motion/react for smooth transitions and interactions.

Landing Hero Motion Brief

The hero section will depict a digital transformation scene where stacks of paper documents are scanned and converted into digital formats. This transformation will be animated using motion/react, showing documents being processed and compliance statuses being updated in real-time. The animation will loop every 10 seconds, providing a continuous visual narrative of efficiency and compliance.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Intended Interaction Model: Animated
• The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions, enhancing user engagement without overwhelming them.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must ensure data security and privacy, complying with relevant data protection regulations.
• The system should be scalable to accommodate increasing numbers of users and data volume.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB
• AI Models: GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• AI Tools: Litellm for LLM Routing
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily serve businesses in India, adhering to local GST regulations.
• The system must support multi-language capabilities to cater to diverse user demographics.

Glossary

• GST: Goods and Services Tax
• ADA/WCAG: Americans with Disabilities Act / Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• SaaS: Software as a Service
• LLM: Large Language Model