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Frequently Asked Questions


Is Registration under GST mandatory for schools and educational institutions?

As per section 22(1) of the act – Every supplier shall be liable to be registered under this Act in the State or Union territory, other than special category States, from where he makes a taxable supply of goods or services or both, if his aggregate turnover in a financial year exceeds twenty lakh rupees. For ascertaining the liability to obtained registration two major conditions needs to be fulfilled:

Whether un-registered dealer can provide services outside the State?

In case of supply of goods/services where GST paid is not available as credit, the situation suddenly becomes unfavorable to the unregistered S. If the price is same, his relative advantage is removed and his cost becomes equal to that of the registered supplier. However if the ex-GST price is even slightly more than that of the registered S, (Rs 110 as in the example above) the total cost would become 110+ 19.8 = Rs.129.8 which is more than the cost of Rs.118 of a registered supplier.

Cash deposited in CGST excess wrongly, this excess cash adjusted or c/f in next month? please answer

Excess GST paid can not be adjusted . However , it can be be claimed as refund.

Input credit availed on accrual basis without payment of invoice or the GST thereon. Is there a time limit to pay the invoice without losing the input credit.?

As per 2nd proviso to Section 16(2) of CGST Act payment has to be made to supplier within 180 days. If payment not made within 180 days then an amount equal to the input tax credit availed shall be added to the output tax liability, along with interest thereon.

Is Registration under GST mandatory for schools and educational institutions?

Services provided by an educational institution to its students, faculty and staff are exempt from GST.

Whether supply & installation of D.G.set is to be consider at work Contract or Composite supply?

Composite Supply

After that if the tour operator transfer money to that foreign supplier then also there will be GST or not?

No GST

Please distinguish Sec. 11(1) and 11(2) with examples.

In 11(1) notification can be made to exempt supplies under normal circumstances however 11(2) said that under special circumstances order shall be passed.

What is status of EOU , Whether EOU can remove Goods in DTA under concessional rate ?

No Concessional rate. Normal rate would apply

Whether transfer between one plant to another plant (branch transfer) within in the same State, with no separate registration would attract GST or not?

No, GST shall not be applicable, as transfer is between same GSTIN.

Can you show where in the Gazette is it written that the powers to tax by states and center will be subsumed under GST?

Power of State and Central has been abolished under Article 246A which will be given in Article 246

Whether un-registered dealer can provide services outside the State?

No, compulsory registration shall be required for inter state suppliers

In Export of goods or export of services there will GST. I mean supplier will charge IGST?

No GST on export

Tax liability when a SEZ unit purchases goods from an unregistered buyer? Whether the SEZ unit would be required to fulfill the compliances as explained by you in your session dated 02th July, 2017 where in the recipient is required to pay tax under RCM.

Since sale to SEZ is zero rated no need to pay tax under RCM.

Tax applicability incase of purchases/sales of goods by SEZ unit to DTA?

Purchase by SEZ is zero rated. Sale by SEZ to DTA is taxable.

Whether Cess on BCD is exempted based on the above notification?

Not exempted. Only Cess on IGST is exempt

Regarding the advances: If we have received the advances prior to GST do we have to pay GST on the same?

If you have paid tax under earlier law, then there is no need to pay tax under GST

A dealer who has not enrolled or migrated from old regime to new GST regime, what will be the impact for such assesses?

Penalty provisions shall also be imposed by proper officer.

Taxability of Supply to SEZ?

Supply to SEZ is zero rated, Hence no GST

If a taxable person only exports services then does he need to pay any type of GST Tax ?

If the supply satisfies all the conditions of export of service (sec2(6) of IGST Act), then the supplier may opt for export of services under LUT or Bond and not pay any tax.

If someone is not providing proper bill and charging GST on blank/rough page, as a consumer what can we do?

You can approach the jurisdictional authority to give a complaint.

How can I know my GST jurisdictional officer to submit my refund application as per notification no. 17/17/2017 dt. 15/11 /2017 ?

Please refer to 02/2017-Central Tax, dtd. 19-06-2017.

How to receive refund from previous 2 regime of CBEC at Cenvat credit of my pre-deposit ?

Refund under existing laws, will be provided under provisions of the existing Acts only. You may contact your jurisdictional authority for this.

Please clarify process for applying of 2 refunds ?

For export with payment of IGST, the shipping bill is considered to be the application for refund and refund will be disbursed directly by Customs authorities. For refund of accumulated credit, the please refer Circular No. 17/17/2017 dated 15.11.2017

How to claim refund of amount deposited in wrong head?

A circular for manual filing of such refund applications is under process

Is it necessary to file return through CA, GST Practitioner?

No, a taxpayer can file returns himself on the common portal www.gst.gov.in

I have used 100 units of inputs in manufacturing process during which 20 units of inputs go to waste? Do I need to reverse credit on the 20 units of wasted input?

No, there is no need for reversal of inputs which are used in the manufacturing process and end up getting wasted/destroyed.

Is there any liability to pay GST on advance received by a works contractor?

Yes, works contracts have been defined as serivces in the GST Act. Therefore, GST is payable at the time of receipt of advance.

Is there any liability to pay GST on advance received by a works contractor ?

Yes. Works contracts have been defined as services in the GST Act. Therefore, GST is payable at the time of receipt of advance.

GST paid wrongly in interest head instead of correct tax head. No option 2 available in GST act to off-set tax liability except paid further to get credit in Cash ledger. What to do ?

In such cases, refund of cash ledger may be sought.

Is FTWZ under GST?

Yes, FTWZ is under GST and all taxes leviable in SEZ under GSt are also applicable on FTWZ

I am located in Delhi. My recipient is in Gujarat, but asks me to get goods delivered in Delhi. Should I charge IGST or CGST/SGST?

You need to charge CGST/SGST as per provisions of section 10(a) of the IGST Act.

Can Banks issue a Consolidated invoice?

Banks/Financial Institutions have the option of issuing a consolidated invoice for supplies made during the month at the end of the month. Alternatively, banks have to issue their invoices within 45 days of the provision of supplies.

Some states are asking for e-way Bill. Has the e-way bills been notified?

The e-way bill rules have been notified but will be implemented in a staggered manner from 2018. However, in the intervening period states are free to continue with their existing e-way bill structure.

If the EOU s in the same state, will the supplier to EOU levy CGST/SGST or IGST?

Supply to EOU are treated as deemed exports but levy would depend upon nature of transaction.

Will refund of IGST on exports be allowed for Deemed Exports?

Notifcation no. 49-CGST may be referred. Refund will be available to the supplier.

I am supplying services to Nepal/Bhutan and 1 receiving consideration in INR. Will I have to pay IGST on such supplies?

Supply of services to Nepal for which consideration is received in INR have been notified as exempt supplies. Therefore, no tax is required to be paid.

My supplier has also provided transportation of my goods.How much tax do i need to pay on the transportation charges?

Depends upon terms of contract. Normally It will be part of supply of goods and will be subject to same tax rate as goods.

Several amendments have been made to CGST Rules. It is confusing to comprehend all notifications. Please guide.

Comprehensive document of rules available at - http://www.cbec.gov.in/resourcesilhtdocs-cbecigst/cgst-rules-15112017.pdf

Are the government agencies and government bodies exempted from GST? Is there a notification to this effect ?

no.

We are a private ltd co registered in India. Our Parent company is in Europe. We supply ITES services to our parent co in Europe.Query : Whether the services provided by us to our parent co will be treated as Export Services as per GST Act...? Please clarify.

No as they will be treated as distinct entity.

I am a transporter and does not need to get registered in GST. But, I do business with registered persons . Do I have to maintain any details ?

Yes. Please refer to Chapter VII - Accounts & Records of CGST Act

I need advance ruling on my business(supply)? Online process is not working. Need guidance

Manual application can be given. Please refer to Notification no. 55/2017-Central Tax. A new rule 107A has been added for the same.

I am second hand good dealer. Do I need to pay GST on the value at which I sold that second hand good

No. Please refer to rule 32(5) of CGST Rules.

Is there any definition of related person in GST?

Yes. Please refer to explanation under Section 15(5) of CGST Act.

I have paid 5% GST on reverse charge basis for receipt of GTA service. Can I claim credit for GST paid ?

Yes, its credit can be claimed.

Service dealer opted for composition scheme. Later he came to know that the scheme is not applicable for services. What of the remedy he has now?

Please refer rule 6(3) of CGST Rules. You can opt out and need to follow all other provisions of the Act.

Any notification for due date of payment under GST?

Notification No. 35/2017-Central Tax and 56/2017-Central Tax.

I have submitted Bank guarantee and bond for export purpose. Now as per notification no. 37/2017- Central Tax, I am eligible to export under LUT. When can I take back BG & bond and instead submit LUT?

You can do it now. It came into force from 04.10.2017.

I want the notification that explains the latest changes (10th November) made in branded and non branded food products.

Please refer to Notification nos. 41/2017-Central Tax (Rate) and 42/2017-Central Tax (Rate).

In case of return of a good (or service), is the GST paid liablefor refund?

Credit note may be issued and tax liability can be adjusted within a time limit- pls. refer to sec 34.

I have started my firm under proprietorship but due to some reason I wanted to transfer my ownership but I could not due to new GST law it can not, kindly let me know what can be done ?

You can transfer your business and as per sec 22(3) of CGST Act, the person to whom you have transferred shall be liable to get registered with effect from the date of such transfer or succession.

How can I know my GST jurisdictional officer to submit my refund application.as per notification no. 17/17/2017 dt. 15/11/2017?

Administrative orders for assigning the taxpayers to either the Central Tax or State Tax authorities are being issued in the States. In case such an order has not been issued in your State, you can approach either authorities.

How do I check the authenticity of GST bill The GSTIN and product etc is correct but is there a way to find out if the supplier paid that money to GST or just took it from me?

Currently there is no such provision to check this since Tax is paid by the supplier in a consolidated manner.

Our firm had input GST credit (of import purchase) greater than the output liability but the accountant paid GST in the cash ledger erroneously and now we don't have enough funds to meet the working capital requirements..how can we claim the refund?

Circular detailing the procedure for manual filing of the application form for refund will be issued shortly. Or else, the amount paid can be used to pay future At liability.

What is the Procedure of claiming refund of GST late fee paid under penalty column?

It will be credited A the respective cash ledger by the common portal.

We have accidently filed GST amount in wrong head. Filed under Cess. Can this be changed?

A Circular detailing the procedure for manual filing of the application form for refund will be issued shortly. Or else, the amount paid can be used to pay future tax liability.

Is the payment of tax required on receipt of advance in case of goods now ??

NO. Please refer Notification no. 10/2017-Integrated Tax dt. 13.10.2017.

Is the payment of tax required on receipt of advance in case of goods now??

Yes.Refer Notf No. 66/2017-Central Tax dt 15.11.2017

What documents are needed for Sales return from unregistered persons?Do i need to issue debit note on behalf of him? please clarify.

Registered person will issue a credit note to the unregistered person.

Can we add different trade name under one GSTIN?

NO.

How to get refund of wrongly deposited casts in IGST ledger?

A Circular is being issued to provide for manual filing and processing of refund claims in this regard.

How to get refund of wrongly deposited cash in IGST ledger?

A Circular is being issued to provide for manual filing and processing of refund claims in this regard.

If any regular dealer opted Composition scheme in Nov. What will be effective date for composition 1st Dec or Date of opting out??

1st Dec since as per rule 3 of CGST Rules, 2017 he may opt to pay tax under composition scheme with effect from the first day of the month immediately succeeding the month in which he files an intimation.

I have received refund from previous regime of CBEC at Cenvat credit of my predeposit. How to avail it?

It can be claimed as per the provisions of Section 140 of CGST Act, 2017.

More Output is shown in another GSTR 3B because Tax Paid on Advances could not be adjusted in books, how to rectify that increased Output?

You can utilise the amount paid to discharge future tax liability.

Should hotel room bookings less than Rs. 1000 not be adding GST?

There is no tax if the declared tariff is less than Rs. 1000.

If services rendered & bill is raised before 01 /07/2017 but payment received now with Service tax (following receipt basis). Whether to pay Service Tax or GST? Please guide.

Time Of supply is before appointed date, Hence ST is to be paid in accordance with section 142...

How to change registered Email & Mobile number of proprietorship firm ?

One can apply for such changes by filing FORM GST REG-14, which is application for amendment in registration particulars, on the common portal.

I have applied for cash refund on the common portal and have not received the debited amount to my bank account ?

Refund from cash ledger has to be sanctioned by the proper officer. The refund application (alongwith ARN) is to be submitted to the proper officer for processing.

What is the meaning of inverted tax structure?

Inverted tax structure is where rate of tax on inputs is higher than the rate of tax on output supplies.

We have filed online refund and 1 ARN received and what is the next course?

Please submit the print out of RFD-01A with ARN before the jurisdictional authority for processing of refunds. Refer to Circular No. 17/17/2017-GST dated 15th November 2017

Even after one week our refund application is not assigned to any officer. What to do ?

Please submit the print out of RFD-01A with ARN before the jurisdictional authority for processing of refunds.

Our society's developer is charging GST on maintenance bills which is less than 2000/M. Is it applicable ?

Yes.

Can a hotel providing accommodation issue IGST bill to a client located in SEZ area as a client is asking for it ?

No.

What is present limit for composition dealer and definition of aggregate turnover for computing limit of composition dealer after GST council meeting in November-2017?

Present limit of aggregate turnover is 1 crore (except few states). For definition of aggregate turnover, please refer to section 2(6) of CGST Act, 2017.

Whether inspection of business / premise is required by state authority for new GST registration?

Please refer to rule no. 25 of CGST Rules, 2017. Physical verification may be done after granting of registration in certain cases.

Bank for the credit card charges GST @ 18% on emi interest every month. Why these banks are collecting GST on the interest amount?

The mentioned interest in the question is not exempted.

I am holding goods as an agent on behalf of principal, so, I want to claim credit of excise duty in TRAN- 1. What tax rate should be charged - under GST rate or under the rate in the previous law?

Rate under the previous Law.

Can a composition dealer can sell goods to another composition dealer?

Yes.

Can an unregistered vendor with annual turnover under INR 20 Lakhs supply services to SEZ Developer/SEZ Unit ?

Yes.Refer Notification No. 10/2017 Integrated Tax date 13.10.2017.

When will E-way bill system be applicable?

As decided at the 24th GST Council meeting, nationwide E-way Bill will be made compulsory from 01.02.2018 and trials to start from 16.01.2018.

I exported without payment of IGST. Now RFD option is available on common portal. Can I opt for refund of unutilised ITC?

Yes you may. Please refer circular 17/17/2017 4. 15.11.2017 for detailed procedure.

What if the dealer migrated with wrong PAN as the status of firm was changed from proprietorship to partnership?

New registration would be required as partnership firm would have new PAN.

What are the requirements for clearance of physician samples distributed free of cost?

In case of clearance of free physician samples, the ITC availed on the said samples has to be reversed under S. 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act, 2017. No tax is payable on clearance of physician samples distributed free of cost as the value of supply is zero.

Is salary by Partnership firm to Partners as per Income Tax At liable to GST?

No GST is leviable on salary.

I received the services in June 2017 and made payment in August 2017. Is GST applicable?

Please check the Point of Taxation Rules, 2011 to know if point of taxation has been completed in this case in June 2017. If so, this transaction is liable to Service Tax, not GST.

Can online seller take credit of gst paid, on commission and other fees charged by the online portals like Amazon and Flipkart.

Yes he can.

I received bulk material by rail rake. Supplier used tarpaulin to protect material which was received along with material. We want to send tarpaulin to supplier as it is re-usable. Whether we have to issue tax invoice for it ? Tarpulin value not included in the material value.

It can be sent back on delivery challan. Please refer to rule no. 55 of CGST Rules, 2017.

can we issue credit note for services supplied PRE GST and if yes then do I need to reverse only CGST amount or SGST would also be reversed ?

Credit note can be issue for the tax (Central/State) whichever was charged excess.

Frequently Asked Questions


Whether Local Body Tax is subsumed?

GST is commonly described as indirect, comprehensive, broad-based consumption Tax. The Dual GST which would be implemented in India will subsume many consumption taxes. The objective is to remove the multiplicity of tax levies thereby reducing the complexity and remove the effect of Tax Cascading. The objective is to subsume all those taxes that are currently levied on the sale of goods or provision of services by either Central or State Government. The subsumption of a large number of taxes and other levies will allow free flow of a larger pool of tax credits at both Central and State level.

Sir, COMPANY IS X IS VENDOR OF SERVICES TO COMPANY Y. COMPANY X HAS PAID SERVICE TAX ON ACCOUNT OF BILL SENT FOR REALISATION. EXPECTING REALISATION FROM COMPANY Y, COMPANY X PAID SERVICE TAX, PRIOR TO 01.07.2017. HOWEVER, THE BILLS WERE NOT RECEIVED BY COMPANY Y AND THE BILLS WERE NOT PAID TO X PRIOR TO 01.07.2017. NOW COMPANY Y ASKS COMPANY X TO RAISE A FRESH BILL FOR THE SAME SINCE THEY HAVE NOT ACCOUNTED AND PAID THE SAME PRIOR TO 01.07.2017. HOW TO RE-CLAIM PAID SERVICE TAX TO GOI PRIOR TO 01.07.2017?

In the above case company Y can claim CENVAT against Service Tax paid BY company X through Form TRAN 1 upto and it should be accounted in the books of company Y in month of July. Or in the hand of company X need to be reverse the same liability in books and go for refund.

krishi kalyan cess paid through RCM for april to june 2017. can we take credit of the same through TRAN 1 in GST alongwith service tax. if yes, plz tell section.

not at all..

While declaring Stock under GST TRAN-1 Semi finished Goods / By Products / FG are to be declared ?

Yes

In case if I receive payment against services provided and invoices [raised before 30th June] in the month of September 2017 or thereafter whether I will deposit service tax then only or I will have to pay GST at that time?

If Point of taxation is under old law, Old law is applicable, otherwise GST.

Whether we can take input credit in GST regime, by filling TRAN 1 or TRAN 2 ?

Yes, ITC can be availed under GST on basis of necessary documentation. TRAN 2 is for those who were not registered pre GST or trader or dealer who does not have documents of duty paid .

Unregistered dealer/ manufacturer not registered under existing law can take a set off of vat receivable on Capital Goods Purchase before appointed date taking a registration of GST in July 2017 or onward Please suggest

Yes, if he has duty paying documents.

We are manufacturer but purchase some material from retailer. Can we get claim of 60%?

No

Is transition credit of excise duty available on an nter-State sale made on 23rd June 2017 but delivery is yet to be taken? Kindly clarify.

If credit of the excise duty was taken in the last return filed under excise, then it is eligible for transition.

Will my PLA balance gets transitioned 4 through my TRAN-1 form ?

No, PLA balance will not be transitioned through the IRON-1 form.

During transition, can I take CGST credit of VAT paid earlier?

No CGST credit cannot be taken of VAT paid earlier. Only SGST credit is available for the same.

During transition, can I take SGST credit of CentralExcise/Service Tax paid earlier?

No, SGST credit cannot be taken of Central Excise/Service Tax paid earlier. Only CGST credit is available for the same

Date of applicability of TDS provision under GST regime?

Not yet decided.

Can a manufacturer who was not registered in excise take credit of goods on which he doesn't have duty paying documents i.e. Can he take deemed transistional credit?

No as per section 140 of CGST Act.

What should be my stand if property builder is not passing me GST benefit on the flat booked in June? My cost of flat increased by 2.7 Lakhs due to GST.

You can file a complain against it in the Screening Committee (of your state) of the National Anti profiteering Authority.

Can a manufacturer who was not registered in excise take credit of goods on which he doesn't have duty paying documents i.e. Can he take deemed transitional credit?

No, as per section 140 of CGST Act.

What documents are needed for Sales return from unregistered persons.Do i need to issue debit note on behalf of him. please clarify

Registered person will issue a credit note to the unregistered person.

Frequently Asked Questions


If I am engaged in only export of goods/services, on which no tax is payable, am I still required to be registered under GST?

yes registration could be done, as the rate is 0%

Can we get more than one registration under composite scheme in same kirana shop if there are two or three family person running the shop. To avail more exemption?

GST registration is based on PAN and your family members can have different registration but maintain records also separately

Can we get more than one registration under composite scheme to avail more exemption?

GST registration is based on PAN and your family members can have different registration but maintain records also separately

My Company is based in Kochi. We also have a branch office in Chennai SEZ (MSEZ). From our Chennai office, we are providing advisory services to the clients located ONLY in SEZ (i.e. within SEZ). Please let me know if we are required to obtain a GST Registration for our Chennai Branch office (SEZ) and what category of GST we will charge, will it be CGST and SGST or IGST ? Will this registration of SEZ be sufficient for rendering services from SEZ to other parts of Chennai and what will be the category of GST we will charge, will it be CGST and SGST or IGST ? Please help

1. You are required to take registration for your Chennai Branch Office (SEZ) GST law is silent about separate registration of SEZ unit located in SEZ. Accordingly, SEZ unit will have to take registration under GST for either principal place of business or additional place of business. 2. IGST ( though supply to SEZ is zero rated supply , it will not be treated as export for you as you will be considered distinct person for that matter ) Section 7(5) of the IGST Act, 2017 provides that supply of goods and/or services, when the supplier is located in India and the place of supply is outside India and to or by a SEZ developer or a SEZ unit shall be deemed to be a supply of goods and/or services in the course of inter-State trade or commerce. As per section 2(5) of IGST law, ‘export of goods’ means taking goods out of India to a place outside India. Therefore, to be called as export of goods, goods should cross the territory of India. As per section 2(6) IGST law ‘export of services’ is defined to means the supply of any service when the supplier of service and recipient of service are not merely establishments of a distinct person in accordance with section 25(4) of the CGST Act, 2017. 3. Services from SEZ will be as per normal GST charges (depends on place of supply and suppliers location ) Supply of goods and/or services by the SEZ units or Developers from SEZ to DTA would be covered under the normal course of supply.

Whether sub broker or authorized representative of broker needs to take registartion where broker have no office from where sub broker is providing service. As sub broker is not providing any service directly to client. they are giving services to brokers only.

1. GST registration is mandatory for every Sub Brokers 2. as per sec 24

A person who is supplying goods which is chargeable at Nil Rate turnover is not more than 20 Lakh.Whether he is required to be get registered under GST act

No, he is not liable to be registered as providing goods chargeable at NIL rate.

Say a person is earning Rs. 10 lakhs as salary and Rs. 11 lakhs as consultancy income /rental income. Shall he be liable to register under GST?

Not liable for registration

What are the consequences if an assesse who is registered with service tax department does not migrates to GST and turnover is less than 20 lacs?

Firstly you have to migrate under GST then cancellation form shall be filled.

As we know GTA comes under RCM, should GST not take registration only?

No need to take registration if only providing GTA services. GTA providing services to unregistered person has to take registration GTA does not have to register under GST if he is exclusively transporting goods where the total tax is required to be paid by the recipient under reverse charge basis (even if the turnover exceeds 20 lakhs). A person who is engaged in making only supplies of taxable goods/services on which reverse charge applies is exempted from obtaining registration under GST.( Notification No. 5/2017- Central Tax dated 19/06/2017)

A Person is not liable for registration as his Turnover does not exceed 20 Lakhs. However, he gets voluntarily registered under GST before the Turnover exceeds 20 Lakhs. Now can he wait until his Turnover exceeds 20 Lakhs so as to charge GST. In other words can a claim exemption until his Turnover exceeds 20 Lakhs or He has to charge GST the moment he gets registered.

You have to make payment of tax on 1st supply made after voluntary registration

I am Sales Tax Practitioner Since 2011 and not registered under Service Tax Act, want to apply as GST Practitioner, what is the procedure?

Apply for GST Practitioner on common portal

Whether GST registration is necessary for Bank Audit

GST registration is mandatory only in cases falling under section 24.

Is it compulsory to have a registration under GST for a CA/Consultant whose gross receipts are less than 20 lacs if he is providing services to his registered clients i.e. B2B transaction?

Registration is compulsory only in cases falling under section 24. Further, in your case, he can avail the benefit of threshold limit i.e. 20 lakhs.

In existing excise law,tobacco manufacturer need to pay excise duty from starting. In GST,Canthey avail 20 lakh limit of registration?

Yes, 20 lakhs limit shall be applicable under GST

Do I need to take separate registration in each state even if i dont have a place of business in other states ?

If a supply is being made from a State, registration is required irrespective of the place being principal place of business or not.

On my website, I show Google ads, for which I can't generate invoice. Google calculates my earning and transfers to my bank account. For brands, which gives ads directly to me I generate invoice. My annual Turnover hasn't crossed Rs. 20 Lakhs. Do I need to register for GST?

Registration is required when the aggregate turnover exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs.

My turnover is less than Rs. 20 lacs for both 3 exempt, taxable, inter-State and intra- State services. Do I need to register ?

No, you don t need to register, since your turnover is less than Rs. 20 lacs

Do I need to take registration if my turnover is Rs. 10 lakhs. What do do about migration from service tax?

No, registration is not required for service providers if aggregate turnover is less than Rs. 20 lakhs. If migrated from Service Tax, then please use FORM REG-29 to cancel your registration.

If my turnover goes from below Rs. 20 lakhs to above Rs. 20 lakhs in FY 2017-18, when am I required to take registration?

You must apply for registration as soon as turnover crosses Rs. 20 lakhs . You will be liable to pay tax on all taxable supplies made from the effective date taxable supplies of registration.

Do I need to declare all items of trade/manufacture/provision of service while registration?

No only the top five items need to be declared while registration.

Is registration compulsory on inter-state movement of goods?

Yes, the facility of exemption from registration on inter-state supply is available only for service providers and certain goods like handicrafts. All other suppliers of goods need to compulsory register if they are making inter-state supplies.

I am a real estate developer registered in Delhi. I have received a contract for developing a project in Haryana. Do I need to register in Haryana?

No. As per sec 7(3) of the IGST Act, such supp. are IGST supplies. You need not take any registration in Hariyana , but you need to charge IGST on your works contract services.

I am a real estate developer registered in Delhi. I have a sales office in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Do I need to take registration in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal?

Yes as the sales office will be treted as distinct entity provdiing service to the registered office in Delhi.

Do individual freelancer working for US clients require GST registration?

Yes, if your aggregate turnover is more than Rs. 20 lakhs. Please refer to Notification no. 10/2017 — Integrated Tax.

Is there an option to surrender registration for those who wish to cancel their registration as per Notification no 05/2017 — Central Tax ?

Yes, please refer rule 22 of CGST Rules. You have to apply through FORM REG-16 or REG-29.

Do charitable trust having donation receipt above Rs. 20 Lacs and scrap sale of Rs. 1,000 required to obtain Registration?

No.

Is a job worker required to take mandatory registration?

No. Job worker would be required to obtain registration if his aggregate turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold limit.

Whether notification 66/2017 central dated 14.11.2017 is applicablefor all assessees or for those only who are eligible for compounding scheme but not opted for the same ?

It is applicable to all registered persons who did not opt for composition levy under Section 10 of CGST Act, 2017

How to convert regular GST registration into ISD registration?

You will have to first cancel the regular registration by filing FORM GST REG 29 and then take a fresh registration by filing FORM GST REG-01 choosing ISD in the field "Reason to obtain registration.

How one can identify Gst Registration under composition scheme?? Any particular series or serial for them. It may happen restaurant under composition may charge @5 and pay 1%. It's a loss for both parties. Any way out?

"Composition taxable person, not eligible to collect tax on supplies" is required to be mentioned on bill of supply and at the place of business, "Composition taxable person" should be prominently written - Rule 5 of CGST Rules refers.

How to convert regular GST registration into ISD registration?

You will have to first cancel the regular registration by filing FORM GST REG 29 and then take a fresh registration by filing FORM GST REG-01 choosing ISD in the field "Reason to obtain registration".

I export services, but turnover is below threshold. Should I take registration?

Yes, as it is an inter-State supply, you are liable to take mandatory registration under section 24.

Is a job worker required to take registration in GST?

As job work is a service, it would be considered a supply and the job worker would be required to obtain registration if his aggregate turnover exceeds Rs.20 lakhs or, Rs.10 Lakhs in special category states except the State a Jammu and Kashmir.

I supply through an e-commerce operator, whose turnover is below 20 Lakhs. Should I take registration?

If you are a supplier of services with turnover below R. 20 Lac, you are exempted from registration. Please refer Notification N. 65/2017 — Central Tax, dated 15.11.2017.

Guide on already registered persons. Below 20 lakhs to services provider, IGST. Filled all returns till date. Should they cancel registration, If Yes, How?

Below 20 lakhs no need to take registration please refer section 22 of CGST Act, for cancellation please refer Rule 22 of CGST Rules, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions


We are manufacturer, and we have supply goods to schools and dealers, our AMC transport company has charged GST 18% to us. but we are in 12% category.Is it possible to us as we have charged 18% on transport charges? We can’t take ITC on this GST. This is correct or wrong? Is it possible to us that we have charged 18% on transport charges? and 12% on our goods.?

Please note that any registered Goods Transport Agency (GTA) need to pay GST @12% if paying himself to take ITC, and rate 18% for other services like courier service. If any registered dealer receiving Tax Invoice with GST from GTA and GTA paying GST himself then dealer can claim ITC on the same.

We purchase a Vechile (Truck) for Office Use, we have take a input GST Claim?

No, Section 17(5) of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 provides that input tax credit in respect of the motor vehicles and other conveyances shall not be available-

We are Interior Designer, we took works contract of office furnishing & Designing, (not civil or construction or Structural building). We have registration at Maharashtra, but we have our running projects in Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pradesh, etc. Now some of our supplier of respective states trying to make us CGST+SGST invoice, as removal and place of supply within State. But we dont have office or registration in that state. Do we required to take GST registration in each state for every project ? Without office address how can we get registered for GST?

You need to take registration in all such location for claiming CGST and SGST.

We are in Restaurant,can i account in Today’s date and take input credit for the Invoice dated 14th Nov’17?

Notification for ITC on Restaurant is dated 15th November . You can not take credit for invoice dated 14 Nov 2017

We are registered traders of cement and steel bars. In October, 2017 we bought a car in the name of proprietor to be used for business purpose. Can we claim ITC on this transaction. The invoice carries CGST-14%, SGST-14% and GST Compensation Cess @ 3%. Please help.

NO YOU CAN NOT CLAIM ITC . BLOCK CREDIT AS PER SEC 17(5) OF CGST ACT 2017

In the Company pays one of its Director a consultancy charges and the Director is also registered then whether the company can claim the input credit on the consultancy charges paid to the Director who is also registered with GST?

YES

If I pay the GST as reverse charge whether it will be able to claim the Input Credit

Normally, yes

GST and ITC on services given to employees (canteen at discounted rates) and charges Rs. X per month from each employee.

No GST and ITC

Tax of 5% paid under reverse charge mechanism on amount paid to goods transport agency by the manufacture is eligible to take ITC of said paid tax?

Yes, Eligible for ITC

In GST regime,Is manufacturer eligible to take ITC of all type of levy paid on input as well as received services.

Yes

Is there ITC allowed against payment of GST under RCM u/s 9(3) and 9(4) ?

Yes, normally ITC shall be availed against payment of GST under RCM

Whether the tax paid under RCM by a registered person can be claimed as input credit.

Yes, ITC can be claimed.

In case of certain services under reverse charge e.g. GTA, itc will available or not.

ITC will be available under GTA

Can we claim ITC of GTA on which tax paid on reverse charge basis?

YES, ITC shall be availed on GTA under RCM

Can we file two refund claims of accumulated ITC applications separately. One for goods and other for services exported under LUT in the same tax period?

Yes.

Can tax liability arising out of 2 reverse charge be discharged from available ITC?

No tax liability arising out of reverse charge can only be paid from the cash ledger.

Challan for Job work in form ITC-04 needs to be filed by 25th of next quarter. Is there any provision of relaxation in it?

Yes. Please refer to the Notification No. 51/2017-Central Tax.

What is to be done for import duty paid in June and good sold in July. How to show ITC of import duty in FORM GSTR-3B?

ITC can be taken by furnishing the detail of eligible duties paid in FORM TRAN-1.

If I provide free samples or goods. Can I take ITC of it ?

ITC with respect to free samples is not allowed. Sec 17(5)(h) refers.

Can unutilized ITC be given refund, in case goods exported are subject to export duty?

As per section 54(3) of CGST Act, 2017, refund of ITC is not allowed if goods exported outside India are subject to export duty.

If goods are destroyed or lost due to various reasons, can a person take ITC for such goods ?

No, a person cannot take ITC with respect to goods lost, stolen, destroyed or written off.

Is ITC available on vehicle taken on lease for employee in a manufacturing company?

No. It is not allowed as per section 17(5) of CGST Act, 2017.

Less ITC is claimed in GSTR 3B but books had more ITC. GSTR 3B is filed, how to claim differential ITC?

You can claim ITC in the subsequent months.

I am a work contractor I have been given contract of making roads by PWD and Nagar Nigam. While issuing sale invoice is GST applicable and will I get tax credit on it?

You have to pay GST But you are not eligible for avail credit.

Can the GST paid under RCM claimed as input credit by composition dealers?

No, input tax credit cannot be availed by the composition dealers.

Can I take mobile GST Input Tax Credit if I purchase mobile in the name of firm?

Credit will not be available if goods or services are used for personal consumption, as provided under Section 17(5)(g) of the CGST Act, 2017.

When can we expect the refund of ITC for 'Inverted Duty Structure' and for services used while supplying zero rated supplies??

It is expected to be issued soon.

Kindly confirm the cases where Input Tax Credit under GST cannot be availed.

For eligibility of ITC please refer to Section 16 of the CGST Act, 2017. For negative list on which ITC is not available - please refer section 17(5) of the Act.

In FORM ITC-04 for Job work, what should be filed in the 'Original Challan No. & Original Challan Date' ? Will it be Original Challan No. of manufacturer or Challan/Invoice No. of Job worker) ?

Challan No. of manufacturer and it's date need to be mentioned.

A registered person which is not in a business of buying and selling a motor car, purchase a motor car and sell it after 3 months. Whether he can take input credit of the purchase ?

No. Please refer to Section 17(5) of the CGST Act, 2017.

I am a non-manufacturer assesse but give goods for the job work. Do I need to file ITC - 04 ?

Yes.

If goods are destroyed or lost due to various reasons, can a person take ITC for such goods?

No, a person cannot take ITC with respect to goods lost, stolen, destroyed or written off.

Is ITC available on vehicle taken on lease for employee in a manufacturing company?

No. It is not allowed as per section 17(5) of CGST Act, 2017.

What is the time limit for availing input credit under GST?

As per S. 16(4) of the CGST Act, ITC is not available after the due date of furnishing the return for the month of September of the next year or furnishing of the annual return, whichever is earlier.

Can refund of ITC accumulated on purchase of capital goods used for business be done?

No, it is not allowed.

For an under-construction flat where the transaction was initiated post 1st July, how do I confirm if the builder has revised the pricing accordingly to the ITC claimed?

The builder needs to adjust his price (without taxes) to the extent of ITC available to him.

Are local bodies allowed to make deduction under section 51? If not, how do I claim refund of the same?

No, deduction under section 51 has not yet been notified. For refund of wrongly deducted tax, please see section 51 (8).

Education Cess and S&H Education Cess carried forward in ER-1 — whether eligible for ITC?

No.Credit of Education Cess and SH Education Cess cannot be carried forward.

Export unit goods are ready but no export supply during July 17, how to claim refund of accumulated ITC for July 17.

Refund of accumulated ITC can be claimed only after export takes place.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is salary income an exempt income or non-taxable income for purpose of GST.

Non Taxable Income. Any payment by way of salary by employer to employee is kept out of GST purview.

We are providing security services to our client in Noida but his billing address is in delhi.Whether we have to charge IGST OR SGST+CGST ?

If you are from Delhi then u can charge CGST and SGST. If from Noida then IGST.

How tooling advance will be treated in GST regime. What about fresh tooling advance if granted to vendors?

GST payable on advance

What is the meaning of ‘a unit container’ in case of branded goods? Mine is rice. Jute bags or plastic bags with 50kg packing included in it or not?

This supply shall be considered as Composite supply as Rice is principal product and for packing jute bags shall be treated as ancillary to principal supply.

GST applicable if the debit note raised to customer for delay payment / interest if the Payment not received within due date under GST

Yes, GST is applicable on Interest & late payment . As per Section 12(6) of CGST Act, 2017 relating to Time of Supply of Goods states that time of supply to the extent it relates to an addition in the value of supply by way of interest, late fee or penalty for delayed payment of any consideration shall be the date on which the supplier receives such addition in value. This means that the tax is payable on interest received for delayed payment.

Can a printing press be registered as a composition dealer?

Printing service is specifically mentioned in services schedule Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), then it shall not opt composition scheme.

I m an Advocate and providing many services for my Clients, please provide me an expert advice on registration for me and Tax Liability?

As advocates shall not be required to take registration under GST due to Some services covered under RCM or others covered under Nil rated.

Whether, road and building etc, works contracts are covered under GST or not?

Works contracts is covered under GST and treated as supply of services.

What is the treatment of salary?

No GST on Salary.

Is GST Is applicable to Income from Google adsense?

Yes, GST will be applicable.

Meaning of supply as per Sec. 7 of CGST, in that activities specified in Schedule I, II & III it is to be considered as taxable or subject to taxable/nontaxable?

Schedule I and II = taxable. Schedule III = Non Taxable

Whether interest paid/Payable will attract the GST?

No GST Payable.

Whether GST is payable on Free Samples?

No GST on sample to customers.

In case of Free Goods to customer for Sales like buy 1000 kg and get 100 Kg free. Whether GST is payable on Free Goods given to Customer?

No GST Payable.

For Charges like Freight Charges, Coolie and Cartage collected in the invoice is to be taxed under GST.

Yes

What will be the GST rate for single screen Cineplex having tickets of Rs. 100/- and 70/-. Cinema is in Madhya Pradesh and in current system MP Government exempted single screen cinema for entertainment tax.

State wise exemption can be there.

We are in service industry, we have processed the salary of employees as salary + reimbursement. Now my query is that is GST will be applicable in this reimbursement?

No GST as it is part of CTC.

Purchases from Un-Registered Dealer by Manufacturer or Traders,What will be the impacts?

Under RCM, you have to pay tax. Tax will be paid by Manufacturer or dealer under RCM if per day purchases are more than Rs. 5000/-( Sec 9(4) of CGST Act) Deffered till 31 March 2018 . ( GST Council decision on 06th Oct & Notification No. 34 dt 13 /10/2017)

Advance was given when rate was 28%, and our vendor has paid tax on it. Subsequently rate has fallen to 18%. Will the invoice will be raised at 18% ? If yes, what to do of additional 10% paid as advance?

Assuming supply happended after the change in tax rate, the time of supply is date of issue of invoice. Therefore, 18%. Additional tax paid can either be adjusted in subsequent months or claimed back as refund

If we have to sale vehicle to employee and the amount of vehicle had already 4 recovered from their salary as EMI then what will be invoice value for GST ?

Since, this transaction is not in furtherance of business then such transaction would not be considered as supply.

Is there is any requirement for a signed 5 invoice from a registered supplier for every supply ?

Yes it is required in terms of Rule 46 (q)

Will I get credit if I distribute a part of ' my output as free supplies?

Free ITC q d Y decs are not supplies as per the GST I w d e no is reuire. ou nee to reverse credit for the same.

What will be the treatment of supplies received by individuals but later reimbursed by the Employer?

Such supplies will be treated as consumed by the supplier. The transaction will be treated as a supply to Consumer and no credit will be available to the employer on these transactions.

I am restaurant owner and also have supply of some other services worth Rs. 1 lakh. Am I eligible for Composition scheme ?

No. Please refer to Section 10 of CGST Act.

I have a software solutions firm & I also supply service to few clients situated out side of India & they pay me via services like @paypal @trasferwise. Do I have to apply GST on the invoices & if yes, how many? Is there any bond I have to supply? PLEASE HELP!!!

Export of services can be done, with or without payment of IGST, as per section 16 of the IGST Act.

Registered job worker is in another state. Can he supply finished goods after job work under a delivery challan on inter state basis ?

Yes, please refer to rule 55 of CGST Rules.

Please clarify whether payment of GST is applicable on advance received in respect of supply of services.

GST is leviable on advances received for supply of services.

Which are NON GST supply ?

Those which are not leviable to GST under the GST Acts viz., petrol, Diesel, Air Turbine Fuel.

Can an unregistered vendor with annual turnover under INR 20 Lakh sell goods to SEZ Developer/SEZ Unit?

Since SEZ is deemed foreign territory, it will be an inter-State supply of goods and the vendor has to get registered compulsorily as per section 24 of CGST Act.

Can an unregistered vendor with annual turnover under INR 20 Lakh supply services to SEZ Developer/SEZ Unit?

Yes. (Refer Notf No. 10/2017-Integrated Tax dt 13.10.2017)

supply made to EOU if inter state CGST/SGST or IGST applicable?

Vide Notification 48/2017-CT, supply of goods to EOU are deemed exports, hence IGST To be paid.

Are supplies to SEZs to be chargeable to IGST?

Yes, supplies to SEZs are chargeable under IGST Act. However, supplies can also be made without payment of integrated tax under bond or LUT.

How to claim refund of IGST paid in course of supply to SEZ unit under zero rated supply?

Please refer to the circular no 17.

Can a brick manufacture registered under Composition Scheme sale bricks to other state if his turnover is under 50 Lakhs ?

No, a composition scheme dealer can not make inter- state supply.

I am a software company. If I import software services, am I eligible to pay IGST?

Yes, as it is an inter-State supply under section 7 (4) of the IGST Act, you will be liable to pay IGST.

Whether civil contractor doing projects in various States requires separate registration for all states or a single registration at state of head office will suffice?

A supplier of service will have to register at the location from where he is supplying services.

Bank interest income and fixed deposit interest income , PPF INTEREST are exempt supplies . Do we need to show in GSTR-1 exempt outward supplies ?

Yes, in the table no. 8 of GSTR-1.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is RCM applicable for Inter-State purchase?

Yes, it is applicable under Section 5 (4) of IGST Act in respect of notified services and Goods. However Section 5(3) is not operational from 13/10/2017 to 31/03/2018.

Legal fees paid to advocate for just consultancy rs. 25 Lakh. Is advocate liable to forward charge or client to pay RCM.

Client has to pay tax under RCM

Please clarify whether payment of rent for business , commission ,wages are covered by reverse charge

When service provider is unregistered then 1. Taxes on rent paid shall be paid under RCM 2. Commission or wages when covered under employee- employer relationship, then there is no levy under GST

When service provider is unregistered then Taxes on rent paid shall be paid under RCM 2. Commission or wages when covered under employee- employer relationship, then there is no levy under GST

RCM is applicable if services received from unregistered person.

Is RCM( under section 9(4) is liable to pay or not on nill rated supply?

No, GST is not applicable on Nil rated supply

Is RCM( under section 9(4) is liable to pay or not on exempted supply?

No, GST is not applicable on exempted supply

I would like to know whether I need to calculate the GST as reverse charge on the consultancy charges paid to non-registered GST consultants?

Yes, Tax shall be paid under RCM,

We are paying various rent payments for the rooms taken for our workers. Whether RCM is applicable on rent paid?

If it is residential dwelling then no GST

Day 1 to Day 15 Purchase From Unregistered Person is Rs 6000 and From Day 16 to Day 30 Purchase From Unregistered Person is Rs 4000. Now on an average for the month my Purchase from Unregistered Purchase has not exceeded Rs 5000. Whether exemption is available or should I have to Pay Tax on RCM Basis for the First 15 Days.

Limit of Rs. 5000 is for a single day

Purchase from Unregistered Person is Rs 6000. Should I Pay GST on Rs 6000 or Rs 1000 ?

On Rs. 6,000

Purchase from Unregistered Person more than 5000/Day is Subject to RCM.

Yes, it is subjected to RCM

Under reverse charge there is limit of Rs. 5000. Is that amount also including taxfree/exempt supplies.

Limit will not include tax free supplies

Can RCM applicable in case of one Registered person purchased goods or services from composite supplier (u/s. 10 supplier)?

No, RCM will not be applicable.

Whether RCM is applicable for the professional services rendered by director of a company to the same company?

Yes. Please refer to the notification NO. 13/2017-CT(Rate) dt 28/06/2017

Is IGST payable under RCM on consultancy fee paid to a lawyer 5 located outside India for services rendered abroad?

In case, the service provider is outside India and the recipient of such service is in India, then RCM will be applicable.

I pay Rs. 60,000 as shop rent to unregistered dealer. Is reverse charge applicable on that?

No. Please refer to notification no. 38/2017-Central Tax (Rate)

Whether CGST & SGST or IGST is to be paid on freight on RCM basis if goods are received from other states?

IGST.

While paying GST, should RCM challan be separate?

No. Single challan will do.

Kindly clarify whether tax under reverse charge is payable on purchase from unregistered dealers upto 12th October or not?

Yes. It has to be paid till 12th October as Not. 38/2017- Central Tax (Rate) came into force with effect from 13th October, 2017.

I did not pay tax on reverse charge basis on services of of transporter in the month of September. Reverse charge is not applicable now. Do I need to pay tax now?

Tax needs to be paid.Please refer to section 12(3) CGST Act, 2017.

Does aggregate turnover include value of inward supplies received on which RCM is payable?

Aggregate turnover does not include value of inward supplies on which tax is payable on reverse charge basis. Please refer to section 2 (6) of CGST Act.

Frequently Asked Questions


As Our company has 2 unit in Same State and City and we have taken 1 GST number for Both the Unit.Now the Issue is When we transfer Material from One unit to other then on which Document Material will be sent? Like – Tax Invoice or Delivery Challan?

Delivery Challan. (As per law)

Please let me know the treatment of partial SRN and Full bill SRN under GST

Supplementary Invoice/ debit note/ credit note shall be issued and proportionate ITC shall be reversed.

Manufacturer send the taxable goods to job worker, after completion of work job worker which invoice they raised to manufacture for job work charges tax invoice or bill of supply?

Tax invoice in case of job worker is registered or bill of supply in case of unregistered.

If any wrong invoice is generated can be cancel that invoice or have to raise a credit note?

As per the return format you can also cancel the invoice.

What documents should a supplier of composite services carry when he moves materials to the customer place for working.say for example somebody who moves materials to customer location to work on office partition at the customer place.

Bill of Supply. The supply should not be interstate.

Also the invoice needs to mention GSTIN of both? What to do in this case?

GSTIN of the recipient needs to be mentioned in this case & it needs to be mentioned that “ Whether tax payable under reverse charge”

HSN & SAC code to mention invoice, turnover limit wise?

HSN and SAC code mentioned in invoices before every description of goods or services if turnover exceeds 1.5 crore otherwise there is exemption.

Clarify for “purchase from un registered dealer”. We have issue tax invoice or payment voucher?

In this case, you have to pay under RCM and issue payment voucher at each payment and issue self invoice on monthly basis for total amount of purchase from unregistered dealer.

Can we make a single tax invoice for taxable goods and exempted goods being supplied to a single customer?

Person can issue one tax invoice for the taxable invoice and also declare exempted supply in the same invoice.

In GST, is it necessary to issue invoice at time of delivery of material.

Yes

After GST, the bill series will start from 1 or it will continue in previous order only?

You may start from 1 or continue series. As new law new series.

Can we maintain month wise series of Invoices or yearly?

Yearly

What is the serial number of the GST Invoice, whether it is the continuation of the present serial number or begins from 01?

You may use any.

Can I take Input Tax Credit of tax ' paid on reverse charge?

Yes

I am representative of OIDAR. Do I have separate provision for invoicing ?

No. Invoicing needs to be done as per rule 46 of CGST.

I am a representative of OIDAR.Do I have separate provision for invoicing?

No. Invoicing needs to be done as per rule 46 of CGST rules.

We are planning to implement e-invoicing only. Is it possible?

Yes.All the mandatory details as per chapter VI of CGST Rules should be present on such invoice.

I am a kirana shopkeeper. Is it mandatory to have signature on invoices?

Yes.

What is taxable value in case of export under LUT or bond a! shipping bill show taxable value not applicable in filing GSTR 1. Which value whether FOB value or CFR /CIF or invoice value consider as taxable value?

Valuation needs to be done on basis of Section 15 of CGST Act & Chapter IV of CGST Rules. The same would be mentioned on tax invoice raised in accordance with rule 46 of CGST Rules.

I am a used goods dealer if I sell goods to other States should I Bill on margin amount or full amount?

If no ITC was availed,then as per rule 32(5) of CGST Rules, value shall be the margin value.

If I missed certain invoices in september and now added them in GSTR-3B of Oct, how will sept return be dealt?

Tax will have to be paid with interest in GSTR-3B return of October .

If someone is not providing proper bill and charging GST on blank/rough page,as a consumer what can we do?

Issuing an invoice/bill of supply is mandatory under GST law. Complaint against such persons can be made to jurisdictional tax officers .

What can be done if someone is charging GST but not showing GST number on his bill?

A complaint can be filed with any local tax authority.

Can supplier issue a single invoice to his client for services he offers in multiples states ?

Single invoice can be issued to the recipient depending upon the terms of contract.

I have a problem with the bill, I think I was charged taxes more than I should, who do I contact?

A complaint can be filed with any local tax authority .

Frequently Asked Questions


we provide only service with no manufacturing or trading activity. GSTR2 requires filing of HSN, UQC and quantity. Can SAC be filled in the place of HSN? What entry is to be given in the column for UQC and quantity? Will the return be accepted if it is left blank?

it is mandatory need to be filled HSN or SAC code and UQC = Unique Quantity Code it is a unit of measurement like kg., ltr. etc

If a missed out some invoices of july month, can i put the same in august month and file the return. how backdated invoice we upload in august month. kindly advice.

A retail outlet in gold ornaments is buying and giving to its employees uniform. The uniform supplier has charged GST on the supply. Is the retail outlet is eligible to claim input tax credit of the same

Purchases not considered while filling GSTR 3B. But same are reflected in GSTR 2A. How can we claim ITC of such purchases which we have missed during filling of 3B.

Any correction towards the eligible ITC, or any other correction in the details of inward supplies submitted in the Form GSTR-3B, need to be reported in Form GSTR-2.

Petrol are exempted from GST, but they have to registered in GST as per suppliers, so petrol pump dealer are need to file GST return of same VAT return

Petroleum products may be outside the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax, but petrol pump owners, who sell non-oil products, such as machine oil and distilled water, or operate convenience shops in their establishments, will have to register and file GST Returns .

We have filed our GSTR1 for July 17. In case of one of our customer GSTIN number is reported wrongly on the face of invoice and in GSTR1 also.1) Can we Re issue invoice with correct GSTIN number now as customer is insisting for that ?2) How shall we rectify this in GSTR1 ?

There are two possible scenarios in this case. 1. Normal Scenario: your customer (the receiver )rejects the invoice, following which you will get the intimation for the same and you can then amend the GSTIN of the invoice. 2. Exceptional Scenario: If the customer (receiver ) accepts the invoice, you will have to report the issue to your Jurisdictional Officer citing such error and its rectification. The Jurisdictional Authority will have to option to make good such error, after ascertaining the facts of the case. In any case , you can not re issue invoice.

Details of the purchases invoices from Composition dealer, exempted dealers and unregistered dealers are to be upload in GSTR-02.

YES

Whether maintaining of accounts along with inventories will be compulsory for filling GST returns? Are we required to give quantitative details while filling of returns?.

Yes as invoice level detail need to be filed.

Can a registered taxable person sell goods to unregistered person under GST. If yes then in which account this tax will be deposited; i.e. in whose registration number this tax amount will be showing online?

Yes. It is a B to C transaction. Need to be disclosed cumulatively. Required to be paid from our own registration number.

I opted out of composition scheme in Nov-17, Which return I need to file for Oct-17?

For Oct-17, GSTR-4 has to be filed while for November onwards, FORM GSTR-3B needs to be filed

I am a service provider and my turnover is below Rs. 1.5 crore. Am i eligible to submit GSTR1 quarterly ? I am not able to understand whether notification 57/2017 applies to service providers as well.

Yes, applicable

GSTR-3B amendrnent in only after submitted return but not after filing of Return ?

No, GSTR-3B cannot be amended after filing of return.

Late fees for GSTR-3B for first 3 rnonths had been waived and fees already paid was going 5 to be reflected in cash balance, but no such This will be available shortly. cash balance under any head is being reflected ?

This will be available shortly.

CMP-03 form is compulsory for migrated dealer or for new dealer ' who opt composition scheme or for both ?

Yes, CMP-03 form has to be filled by everyone whom files an intimation under sub-rule(1) of Rule 3.

When the facility for filing GSTR-1 For Aug 2017 to Oct 2017 will be available on GST Portal ? Due date 4 is 31st Dec. as per recent notification for below/above 1.5 Cr. Kindly Guide

The facility to file quarterly GSTR-1 for taxpayers will turnover less than Rs. 1.5 Crore will be available soon.

Are we supposed to file GSTR -2 for ' July. ?

Details about filing of GSTR-2 will be notified on a further date.

I was migrated as an assessee from the service tax law, but under GST I have no 1 liability since my business turnover is less than Rs. 20 lac? Am I still liable to file returns ?

Yes, every registered person is liable to file returns. You can cancel your migrated registration by filing FORM GST REG-29.

Is there any extension of GSTR 3B return for the month of October ?

No. It has to be filed by 20th November, 2017. Late fee will be applicable otherwise.

What is the penalty for late filing of GSTR-3B return?

There is no late fee for late filing of GSTR-3B for July, August and Sep'2017. From Oct onwards, the late fee for GSTR-3B will be Rs. 50 per day (Rs. 20 per day for NIL filers) .

Is there a simpler procedure for filing nil returns?

Currently, there is no such facility. It is envisioned that a simpler facility for NIL filers shall be introduced in the system in the future.

What is the period of OIDAR return filing ?

Monthly. Return in FORM GSTR-5A needs to be filed on or before the twentieth day of the month succeeding the calendar month or part thereof.

Where do we have to show high seas sales data in GSTR-1 ?

For details related to high sea sales, please refer circular no. 33/2017-Customs.

We have filed GSTR3B with that days exchange rate for shipments other than IGST paid. But invoice value as per Shipping Bill is as per Customs notified rates. Pls suggest which value to be updated in TABLE 6A ?

As per exchange rates notified under Customs Act.

Is it mandatory to mention in GST return the turnover of service (s) which is 0% rated?

Yes. Details of zero rated services are required in GSTR 3B.

Pls tell me small traders of 40-50 lakhs turnover have to deposit tax monthly or quarterly. Nobody is telling the clear picture traders are muffled by accountants on this account pls clear the scenario.

All registered persons have to pay At monthly by filing FORM GSTR-3B.

I am an ISD. By when can I file ITC-AA for July, 2017?

By 31st December; 2017

We are dealer having more than 1.5 cr turnover. Whether GSTR-1 return to be filed for every month for July-October,2017 or Single GSTR-1 Return will be filed for the month of July-October, 2017 on or before 31st December.

FORM GSTR - 1 return is to be filed for every month from July-October, 2017 by registered persons having more than 1.5 cr turnover . Last date is 31st Dec, 2017 2017.

In GST portal GSTR-2 online preparation is not showing, but in GST home page GSTR 2 filing last date is 30.11.17. Please confirm whether we have to file or not?

Last dates for filing FORM GSTR-2 are yet to be notified. Please refer to notification No. 57/2017-CT and Notification No. 58/2017-CT dated 15.11.2017.

Is it necessary to Provide Job work challan details in GSTR-1 filing online 3?

No.

Is there any provision for revision for rectification of GSTR-3B for those dealers who have filed their returns.

No, the facility to edit FORM GSTR-3B is not available if you have filed the return. However, in case you have only submitted the return but not filed, edit facility shall be available.

FORM GST CMP3 compulsory for migrated dealer or or new dealer who opt for composition scheme or for both?

It is only for migrated dealers as per rule 3(4) of CGST Rules, 2017.

When will RFD-01 be functional on GST site so that refund in cases other than exports can be claimed?

In place of FORM GST RFD-01, a new FORM GST RFD-01A is available on the common portal for claiming refunds. Please refer to Circular No. 17/17/2017-GST dated 15.11.2017.

Is there any plan to allow modification/re-open/edit FILED GSTR 3B return?

A detailed circular is being issued shortly

I have filed GSTR 3B for the months of July, August and September. But I have migrated to the composition in the month of September. What should I file now - GSTR 1 or GSTR 4?

GSTR-4

I have filed GSTR-3B for August. However sales amount is nil. Now, while filling GSTR-1, can I provide the correct sales amount ?

Yes

How to get credit of sales return on goods on which excise duty was paid? The third party has shown purchase return in ER-1.But we received goods in July so was not able to take credit in the ER-1. How can we take credit now?

You can furnish their detail in TRANS-1/TRANS-2.

We are dealer having more than 1.5 crore turnover. Whether GSTR-1 return to be filed for every month for July-October,2017 or Single GSTR-1 Return will be filed for the month of July-October, 2017 on or before 31st December, 2017.

FORM GSTR -1 return is to be filed for every month from July-October, 2017 by registered persons having more than 1.5 crore turnover . Last date is 31st Dec, 2017.

In GST portal GSTR 2 online preparation is not showing, but in GST home page GSTR 2 filing last date is 30.11.17. please confirm whether we have to file or not?

Last dates for filing FORM GSTR - 2 are yet to be notified. Please refer to notification No. 57/2017-CT and notification No 58/2017-CT dated 15.11.2017.

Is it necessary to provide Job Work Challan details in GSTR -1 filing online?

No.

I am a small startup firm. What is the frequency of filing of FORM GSTR-1 and FORM GSTR-3B?

If your turnover is below Rs. 1.5 Crore, you have to file GSTR-1 quarterly (Notification 57/2017-Central Tax 15.11.2017). All taxpayers are required to file GSTR-3B monthly, until March 2018. (Notification 56/2017-CT, dt. 15.11.2017 and Notification 35/2017-CT, dt 15.09.2017).

In R1 Return where should we show RCM Details or Transaction?

In table 4B of FORM GSTR-1.

If a person has not filed GSTR 1 for July, then can he file combined data for July to sep in quarterly return instead of separately filing July and other 2 months?

He can file combine data for complete quarter.

In R1 Return where should we show RCM Details or Transactions?

In table 4B of FORM GSTR-1 .

Bank interest income and fixed deposit interest income , PPF INTEREST are exempt supplies . Do we need to show in GSTR-1 exempt outward supplies?

Yes, in the table no. 8 of GSTR-1.

Frequently Asked Questions


We are the trader & we are making payment to mills on payment term we decided with mill. but with few mills we have have the payment term of 7 days on Cash discount . after deduction of Trade discount & Cash discount we are making payment to mill, but we are charging GST on Trade discount not on cash discount. it is ok or we have to charge GST on cash discount also.

If you go through Section 15 value of supply, supply does not include any discount given in the sales invoice and discount given post sales. your case comes under post sale discount. The supplier has to raise credit not on you claiming abatement and you have to reverse the input tax credit already taken.

Sir in case where the goods (located in a warehouse) and recipient of goods is in the same state and the supplier is billing from a different state whether CGST/SGST or IGST shall be charged?

Anyway your warehouse should have been registered under the GST which is in the same State. The supplier billing from different State does not matter . In my view it is Intra-State supply attracting CGST and SGST

We have GST registration in WB but have an Immovable Property in Maharashtra and providing Renting service (Business not residential) to a company which is also registered in WB. Can we charge IGST or we have to take registration in Maharashtra and charge CGST/SGST ? Sir, if we charge IGST than the Company to whom we provide renting service can claim full ITC, therefore, is there no revenue loss to Maharashtra Govt. ?

In your case IGST will be applicable and place of supply is Maharashtra. If you want to claim ITC on input services received in respect of property in Maharashtra then you have to take registration in Maharashtra. The service recipient can claim ITC if he is registered in Maharashtra.

If a tour operator get services from foreign country like hotel, sightseeing etc. then RCM will applicable on tour operator as it receiving services from unregistered dealer for business.

No GST as place of supply is outside India.

Mr.A registered dealer under GST in Karnataka is providing advertisement services in Bangalore, Karnataka as per the requirement of Mr.B located at Mumbai, Maharashtra. Whether I have to charge IGST on the basis of place of business of recipient even though I am providing service within the state?

Yes. IGST

premises is in Madhya Pradesh and let out the property of a Company having its head office in Delhi (Agreement executed on Delhi address of the Company) but bill for rental issue on local address, whether we have to charge IGST on rent or CGST and SGST?

IGST, if bill is raised from Delhi.

supply of services by registered person to another registered person of the same state but service performed in another state? what is the treatment

In general , supply of services by registered person to another registered person of same state , place of supply will be location of recipient & treatment will be SGST + CGST( Sec 12(2) of IGST Act.) In case of services provided in other state , sec 12(3) to 12(14) are applicable . Place of supply of services will be ascertain depends on situation .

GTA TO A REGISTERED PERSON OF THE SAME STATE BUT SERVICE GIVEN IN ANOTHER STATE? WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?

A registered person will pay CGST & SGST under RCM ( Sec 9(3) of CGST Act GTA provides services to a registered Person – place of supply will be the location of such registered person. Service provider(GTA) & place of supply (location of Recipient – Registered person ) are in same state.

GTA from Gujrat raised tax invoice to us (factory) as cartage inward for us (at Delhi). Now, we have to issue a tax invoice under RCM. Which tax will be apply ? Wheather CGST & SGST or IGST on cartage inward?

IGST.

MR. X has only GST registered business place in delhi and he rented out his noida property to a company And the company is also registered in Delhi.

Charge IGST.

If a customer is out of state, but delivery address is from supplier state, which tax should be charged IGST or CGST+SGST?

Place of supply for goods need to be checked.

We are providing security services to our client in Noida but his billing address is in Delhi. Whether we have to charge IGST OR SGST+CGST ?

If you are from Delhi then you can charge CGST and SGST. If from Noida then IGST.

In case of an Intermediary Services, Place of Provision of Service is the Location of the Supplier of Service. Hence, if an Indian Company is providing Intermediary Service to the Foreign Company will always charge CGST and SGST.?

Yes, as per section 13 of IGST Act, 2017

When Hire Material t/f without t/f of title until last installment paid- supplied to Customer, GST will levy on total material value or installment basis paid by customer each times?

No it is treated as a deemed sale and the tax is applicable in the starting.

Seller is from Banglore, Karnataka,his billing address is at Gurgaon, Haryana. Shipping Address will be Delhi. We have GSTIN at Gurgaon only. Then what will be the applicability of GST with rate?

Place of supply shall be Bill to i.e. Gurgaon. After that you have to bill from Gurgaon to delhi.

I have set up a stall at Trade Fair. I have not brought any goods for sale. I am just booking orders on advance the delivery of which will happen directly from my place of business to the customer? Is there any GST liability/registration required at the time of bookind order at Trade Fair?

No GST liability arises at the time of booking order/receiving advance. Liability to pay GST will arise at the time of issuing involve for delivery of goods from place of business.

I am located in Delhi. I procure goods on behalf of my customer located in Bombay from a supplier in Kanpur who raises bill in my name but delivers goods directly to Bombay. What will be the GST treatment?

IGST will be payable by supplier in Kanpur on invoice raised to you in Delhi. You will take ITC of the IGST so paid and take credit. You will issue invoice to buyer in Mumbai and charge IGST.

What will be place of supply in case selling goods on his over the counter shop to unregistered parties who belong to other states?

Place of supply would be location of supplier.

I am in Delhi and one customer from Gujarat, GST registration also of Gujarat, but wants delivery of goods in Delhi. what tax will be applicable?

CGST and SGST as per sec 10(1)(a) since Place o Supply in this case is where the movement of the goods terminated for delivery to the recepient

GST for the education counselling agencies contracted by the overseas universities - will it be covered under export or not?? Commission earned in foreign currency.

It is performing the role of intermediary. So place of supply is in India and therefore it is subjected to GST and will not be treated as export of services.

Frequently Asked Questions


Dealer is a tour operator and provides services only inrelation to foreign travel.what is the rate applicable on the same?

Tour operator as a general has to pay GST @ 5% ( 2.5% Each SGST & CGST OR 5% IGST as the case may be without ITC).. This concessional rate is applicable only if Package includes both accommodation as well as transportation ( any mode) among other things like sightseeing etc and while issuing invoice it is explicitly written that Tour package is inclusive of accommodation and transportation..This may be by way of foot note to the invoice Tour operator dosen’t avail ITC Your case is of Outbound tour and same shall apply , however if operator undertakes this tour via some other tour operator located outside India or within India as a principal agent basis than GST @ 18% has to be charged on such other tour operator

hat will be the rate of GST on defense contracts which includes only supply of manpower?

rate of GST will be 18%

What is the GST rate on works contracts?

We are interior Designer taking Works contract, Do we need to charge Movable physical product, immovable product and Services separately? Because we are buying material like AC and other electricals @28% but we are charging to our client combine (of material and works service) invoice GST @18%. We are charging @28% or @18% (As per product rate) only if we are supplying separate product only (other than Works contract).

Rate of tax of Cold Drinks and beverage under restaurant service.

Tax rate of GST either 12% or 18% depends upon facility of air conditioning/ central air heating etc.

Mr. X is a proprietary concern registered under Factory Act for running a stone crusher unit. (our main HSN CODE is 2517) besides having trucks . If we provide service to outsiders with trucks whether we need to register our service with GST. If what rate we have pay the GST on transportation of goods for outward supplies. Further we are also having excavators and loaders which will use in earthwork contracts. . If we provide the service with the same to others, what we have to do and what is the rate of GST

Proper facts need to be seen. Prima facie if it is a GTA then rate is 5%. Otherwise of not GTA, you can also take exemption that it is not taxable.

The rate for Tour Operator is 5% without ITC. Whether he charge 18% GST on his profit amount only and take benefit of input credit?

18% is not on profit amount, it is on the total value. And take the credit.

Can service receiver pay the tax @5% against the service as per RCM

Only GTA service provider received service from other GTA, can service receiver pay the tax @5% against the service as per RCM

Whether Tour Operator charge 18% GST on his profit amount only and take benefit of input credit?

The rate for Tour Operator is 5% without ITC. Whether he charge 18% GST on his profit amount only and take benefit of input credit.18% is not on profit amount, it is on the total value. And take the credit.

What is the GST rate on machine rental?

Rate on rental of machine is same rate as that of machine.

One of our unit is 100 % EOU unit having permission for DTA sale. Now I want to know what taxes are to be charged in invoice and their base value

Normal taxes need to be applied treating it to be a normal unit.

As per the decision taken in 23rd GST Council meeting, GST rate for Composition dealers(Manufacturers & traders) has been made as 1%. Official Notification has still not been released by CBEC. Whether one can file GSTR-4 by taking 1 % rate or does one need to wait for Notification ?

Unless notified, a decision of the Council is not effective.

Our company gave late payment to supplier. Supplier has raised a debit 3 note to us for interest along with got 18% against delayed payment. Is GST applicable on such payment ?

Yes, GST is leviable on interest or late fee or penalty for delayed payment of any consideration. Please see Section 15 of the CGST Act,2017

If tour operator only books hotel for his 1 customers how GST is to be charged? Can he opt for 5% rate of tour operate ?

If the tour operator acts as a pure agent then he may charge 5% on his own commissioner, whereas the hotel will charge the applicable rate on its own services.

From which date, I will make export transaction with pay 0.1% IGST. This facility for all exporter?

Kindly refer to Notification No. 41/2017--Integrated Tax (Rate)

If I have taken composition for restaurant. Am I liable to pay 5% on items sold on MRP such as drinks, chocolates or 1% ?

5% needs to be paid on turnover in your State / UT.

Kindly note that Decrease in the GST rates on Restaurant from 18% to 5% is a welcome step but I personally found that most of the restaurants are continuing with the same price as before and increased their gross rates so no benefits of reduced rates to customers. What to do?

National Anti-Profiteering Authority is set up to take action in such cases. Pls refer to the print ad carried out in all daily newspapaers on 22.11.2017.

What duties are levied on import of goods?

Customs duty and cess as applicable + IGST+ GST compensation cess if any.

When is the tax to be paid on advances received in case a supply of goods?

For persons other than composition dealers, at the time of issuance of invoice or its due date. Pkase refer notification 66/2017-CT, dated 15.11.2017.

I short paid tax for the month of Sep 2017 and will deposit the remaining now. Is interest applicable?

Yes. Interest is applicable on this.

Can we issue credit note for services supplied pre GST and if yes then do I need to reverse only CGST amount or SGST would also be reversed?

Credit note can be issue for the tax (Central/State) whichever was charged excess.

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