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1.Does aggregate turnover include value of inward supplies received on which RCM is payable?
Refer Section 2(6) of CGST Act. Aggregate turnover does not include value of inward supplies on which tax is payable on reverse charge basis.
2 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.
3 A taxable person’s business is in many states. All supplies are below 10 Lakhs. He makes an Inter State supply from one state. Is he liable for registration?
He is liable to register if the aggregate turnover (all India) is more than 20 lacs (Rs. 10 lacs in Special Category States) or if he is engaged in inter-State supplies.
4 Can we use provisional GSTIN or do we get new GSTIN? Can we start using provisional GSTIN till new one is issued?
Provisional GSTIN (PID) should be converted into final GSTIN within 90 days. Yes, provisional GSTIN can be used till final GSTIN is issued. PID & final GSTIN would be same.
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5 Whether trader of country liquor is
required to migrate to GST from VAT
as liquor is out of GST law?
If the person is involved in 100% supply of
goods which are not liable for GST, then no
registration is required.
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6 Not liable to tax as mentioned u/s
23 of CGST means nil rated supply
or abated value of supply?
Not liable to tax means supplies which is not
leviable to tax under the CGST/SGST/IGST
Act. Please refer to definition under Section
2(78) of the CGST Act.
7 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.
8 Whether aggregate turnover
includes turnover of supplies on
which tax is payable by the
recipient under reverse charge?
Outward supplies on which tax is paid on
reverse charge basis by the recipient will be
included in the aggregate turnover of the
supplier.
9 If there are two SEZ units within
same state, whether two
registrations are required to be
obtained?
SEZs under same PAN in a state require one
registration. Please see proviso to rule 8(1)
of CGST Rules.
10 Is an advocate providing interstate
supply chargeable under Reverse
Charge liable for registration?
Exemption from registration has been
provided to such suppliers who are making
only those supplies on which recipient is
liable to discharge GST under RCM.
11 When is registration in other state
required? Will giving service from
Nasik to other state require
registration in other state?
If services are being provided from Nasik
then registration is required to be taken only
in Maharashtra and IGST to be paid on interstate
supplies.
12 I have migrated under GST but want
to register as ISD. Whether I can
apply now & what is the procedure?
A separate & new registration is required for
ISD.
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13. I have enrolled in GST but I forgot to
enter SAC codes. What should I do?
The status is migrated.
The same can be filled while filing FORM
REG-26 for convering provisional ID to final
registration.
14 I have ST number on individual
name and have migrated to GST.I
wish to transfer this on my
proprietorship firm.
This conversion may be done while filling
FORM REG-26 for convering provisional ID
to final registration.
15 Please tell if rental income up to 20
lacs attracts GST or attracts any
other charge?
GST is leviable only if aggregate turnover is
more than 20 lacs. (Rs. 10 lacs in 11 special
category States). For computing aggregate
supplies turnover of all supplies made by you
supplies turnover of all supplies made by you
would be added.
16 If someone trades only 0% GST
items (grains, pulses) then is it
necessary to register for GST, if the
turnover exceeds ₹20 lacs?
A person dealing with 100% exempted
supply is not liable to register irrespective of
turnover.
17 Is it correct that person dealing
exclusively in NIL rated or exempt
goods/ services liable to register if
turnover > 20/10 Lakh?
There is no liability of registration if the
person is dealing with 100% exempt
supplies.
18 If I register voluntarily though
turnover is less than 20 Lakhs, am I
required to pay tax from 1st supply I
make post registration?
Yes, you would be treated as a normal
taxable person.
19 Whether a separate GSTIN would be
allowed to a registered person for
deducting TDS (he has PAN and TAN
as well)?
Separate registration as tax deductor is
required.
20 Is separate registration required for
trading and manufacturing by same
entity in one state?
There will be only one registration per State
for all activities. But, you have the option to
be registered as a separate business vertical.
21 I am registered in TN and gettng
the service from unregistered
dealer of AP, should I take
registration in AP to discharge GST
under RCM?
Any person who makes make inter-state
taxable supply is required to take
registration. Therefore in this case AP dealer
shall take registration and pay tax.
22 Is there any concept of area based
Exemption under GST?
There will be no area based exemptions in
GST.
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23 If a company in Maharashtra holds
only one event in Delhi, will they
have to register in Delhi? Will
paying IGST from Maharashtra
suffice?
Only if you provide any supply from Delhi
you need to take registration in Delhi. Else,
registration at Mumbai is sufficient (and pay
IGST on supplies made from Mumbai to
Delhi)
24 How long can I wait to register in
GST ?
An unregistered person has 30 days to
complete its registration formalities from its
date of liability to obtain registration.
25 What If I am not liable to register
under GST but I was registered
under Service tax ?
You can apply for cancellation of Provisional
ID on or before 31st July 2017.
under Service tax ?
26 When turnover of agents will be
added to that of the principal for
registration?
No.
27 If I am not an existing taxpayer and
wish to newly register under GST,
when can I do so?
You would be able to apply for new
registration at the GST Portal gst.gov.in
28 If I buy raw material from supplier
unregistered in GST, do I have to pay
GST in RCM and can I avail ITC of
the same?
Yes, you have to pay GST via RCM. You can
avail ITC of the GST so paid if you are
otherwise eligible.
29 Can an unregistered dealer supply
goods to other States if his turnover
is below Rs. 20 lakhs?
No. The supplier would be liable to obtain
registration in case of inter-State supplies
irrespective of his turnover.
30 Existing taxpayer registering a
branch office in another state
comes under fresh registration or
under existing tax payer
registration?
The registration in other State would come
under fresh registration.
31 Is registration necessary if only
interstate supply of Nil rated goods
is being made?
If exclusively making supplies of Nil rated
supplies, registration is not compulsory.
Kindly refer Section 23 of CGST Act.
32 Whether franchisor company will
have to take registration in each
state where outlets are located?
No, a franchisor company need not take
registration in a state where only its
franchisee is located.
33 If I’m starting new business today,
still need to get TIN and then apply
for GST? Or can I directly register
with GST?
You may directly take GST registration on
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34 A firm dealing exclusively in
exempted products has GST
registration; does it need to file
return?
If registered, then you need to file returns.
You may choose to cancel your registration
since you are dealing only in exempted
products.
35 My all outward supplies are export
services. In this case is it
compulsory to register under GST?
Yes. Since, exports are zero rated, one needs
to register for GST to claim refunds.
36 Can a person operating two
different companies with different
One PAN holder gets one registration in
every state but he has the option of gettng
different companies with different
names but with same PAN get two
GST registrations?
every state, but he has the option of gettng
different registrations for different business
verticals.
37 Whether job worker is required to
register? Whether composition
scheme is available to a job worker?
Job workers making taxable supplies above
the threshold aggregate turnover need to
register. Composition scheme is not available
to job-workers. They, however, can avail
benefit of Section 143 of the CGST Act.
38 I am a service provider with
turnover of Rs. 50 lakhs in one state
only. Am I eligible for the
composition scheme?
Service providers, except
restaurants/caterers, are not eligible for
composition scheme.
39 I am an ice cream manufacturer
with sales in one state only. Can I
avail the option of composition?
No. The following three classes of persons,
namely
- Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or
not containing cocoa.
- Pan masala
- All goods, i.e. Tobacco and manufactured
tobacco substitutes are not eligible for
benefit of composition scheme.
40 If I register under the composition
scheme, can I opt out of it later?
What happens to my stock if I do
so?
Those availing composition can exit and opt
for normal tax scheme anytime. They would
be eligible for ITC on stocks available on the
date of switchover in terms of Section 18(1)
(c ) of CGST Act, 2017.
41 Can I register as a normal taxable
person now and avail of the
composition scheme later?
You can opt for composition scheme from
the beginning of the next financial year on
submittng the option to avail composition
scheme before beginning of the financial
year. It may please be noted that
composition scheme cannot be availed from
the middle of a financial year.
42 I have registered as a composition
dealer. If my turnover crosses Rs. 75
lakhs, can I continue in the scheme
for the remaining financial year?
No, taxpayer becomes ineligible for
composition scheme on the day the turnover
crosses Rs. 75 lakhs.
43 If I was registered earlier but am
not required to register under GST,
what to do about provisional ID and
accumulated ITC?
Please apply for cancellation of registration
under Section 29(1) of the CGST Act, 2017
read with Rule 24(4) of CGST Rules, 2017.
You will be required to calculate and pay ITC
availed on goods held in stock on the date of
cancellation of registration.
44 I was registered under Central
Excise or Service Tax, but could not
migrate and therefore have taken a
new registration. Will I be eligible
for transitional credit?
In your new registration application, if you
have referred to your past registration no. of
Central Excise or Service Tax, you will be
eligible for transitional credit under Section
140 of CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 117 of
CGST Rules, 2017.
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45 I have migrated and received
provisional ID but not GSTIN, how
do I supply goods or services or
both?
Provisional ID (PID) will be your GSTIN. You
can supply goods or services or both
specifying PID as your GSTIN on Invoice.
46 I have not received ARN or have
received ARN but not GSTIN, how
do I supply goods or services or
both?
You can supply goods or services or both on
bill of supply without mentioning GSTIN
and/or ARN. On receipt of GSTIN, you will
need to issue revised invoice mentioning
GSTIN. You are required to reflect this supply
in your return and also pay tax thereon.
47 I am a supplier of exempted goods
based out of Delhi and procure raw
material from Kerala. My supplier
from Kerala insists that I have to be
registered in Delhi for procurement
of Inter-State goods. Is he right ?
No, if you are dealing in 100% exempted
supplies you are not liable to be registered in
GST. There is no requirement of registration
for making inter-state purchases.
48 Is GST registration mandatory for
small retailers to buy from
dealers/wholesalers?
There is no such requirement under GST law.
49 I have a pending export refund in
Service Tax. What will happen?
Refunds under earlier laws will be given
under the respective laws only
50 As an exporter, how do I ensure that
my working capital is not blocked as
refunds?
Appropriate provisions have been made in
the law by providing for grant of 90% refund
on provisional basis within 7 days from filing
of registration.
51 What will be the impact of GST on
coal? Will the clean energy Cess on
coal go or will it stay?
Clean Environmental Cess on coal will be
replaced by GST Compensation Cess.
52 Suppose I am in composition
scheme in GST. If I purchase goods
from unregistered person, then GST
will be paid to Government by me
or not?
Yes, you will be liable to pay tax on reverse
charge basis for supplies from unregistered
person.
53 What duties will be levied on
import of goods?
Customs duty and cess as applicable + IGST+
GST compensation cess. IGST and GST
compensation cess shall be paid are adding
all customs duty and customs cess to the
value of imports.
54 Present Procedures have Service Tax
on Nepal, But no Goods Tax on
Nepal. But, With GST, what tax will
apply?
The export procedure for Nepal would be
same as that to other Countries.
55 Are there exemptions for SEZ? How
will a SEZ transaction happen in GST
regime?
Supplies to SEZs are zero-rated supplies as
defined in Section 16 of IGST Act.
56 How would the sale and purchase
of goods to and from SEZ will be
treated? Will it be export / input?
Supply to SEZs is zero rated supplies and
supplies by SEZs to DTA are treated as
imports.
57 Please clarify status of international
export freight under GST as the
same was exempt under POPS
rules. It is zero rated in most
countries.
POS for transport of goods determinable in
terms of sec 12(8) or sect 13(8) of IGST Act,
2017, depending upon location of service
provider/service receiver. Exports are
treated as zero rated supplies.
58 When goods are being imported
from SEZ who will pay IGST?
Such supply is treated as import and present
procedure of payment of duty continues
with the variation that IGST is levied in place
of CVD.
59 Who will pay IGST when goods are
procured from SEZ? Today importer
is paying both BCD and CVD.
Such supply is treated as import and present
procedure of payment continues with the
variation that IGST is levied in place of CVD.
60 Is SGST of Rajasthan charged by
supplier on purchase from payment of SGST in Madhya
Pradesh?
Rajasthan can be utilize for
SGST of one State cannot be utilized for
discharging of output tax liability of another
State.
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61 How one can use SGST credit for the
payment of IGST on another state?
SGST Credit can be used for payment of IGST
liability under the same GSTIN only.
62 Can one State CGST be used to pay
another state CGST?
The CGST and SGST Credit for a State can be
utilized for payment of their respective
CGST/SGST liabilities within that State for the
same GSTIN only.
63 In case of service supplied, should
the credit be given to the state
where it is billed or the state it is
rendered?
Tax will be collected in the State from which
the supply is made. The supplier will collect
IGST and the recipient will take IGST credit.
64 Company is engaged in
manufacturing of cement & power.
Which rule to be referred for
reversal of credit related to power
business?
Detailed rules for reversal of ITC when the
supplier is providing exempted and non
exempted
supplies have been provided in
ITC Rules.
65 How will the credit / debit note
from unregistered supplier be
reported to GSTN and ITC claimed in
the same?
Like invoice, credit/debit notes on behalf of
unregistered person will be given by
registered person only. Further, GSTR2
provides for reporting of same by the
recipient.
66 A shop sells taxable & exempt
products to the same person (B2C),
is it required to issue tax invoice
and bill of supply separately?
In such a case the person can issue one tax
invoice for the taxable invoice and also
declare exempted supply in the same
invoice.
67 Do registered dealers have to record
Aadhaar/PAN while selling goods to
unregistered dealers?
There is no requirement to take Aadhaar /
PAN details of the customer under the GST
Act.
68 All expenses like freight / transport
/ packing which are charged in Sales
Invoice are taxable in GST? How to
charge in bill?
All expenses will have to be included in the
value and invoice needs to be issued
accordingly. Please refer to Section 15 of
CGST Act and Invoice Rules.
69 Can we move construction material
to builders on delivery challan and
issue tax invoice post completion of
activity?
If the goods are meant to be supplied in the
course of construction an invoice is
necessary. If the goods are tools which are to
be used for construction then delivery
challan should be issued
70 How to treat following transaction
in GST (i) Delivered supply
shortages in Transit.
(ii) Customer
gets less quantity and pays less.
The supplier may issue credit note to the
customers.
71 Should we issue Self Invoice for GST
liability discharge on RCM or GST
can be discharge through expenses
booking voucher?
For RCM liabilities tax invoice has to be
issued on self.
72 What would be done on tax paid on
advance receipt if advance has to be
refunded in any circumstance
Advance refunded can be adjusted in return.
73 Do registered dealers have to
upload sale details of unregistered
dealers also in GST?
Generally not. But required in case of inter-
State supplies having invoice value of more
than Rs 2.50 Lakhs.
74 How to incorporate two supplies in
return for Pharma with same HSN
code of four digits but having
different tax rates?
Returns provide for furnishing rate wise
details.
75 Should we discharge GST liability for
all reverse charge having small
amounts of Transaction or any
amount limit is there?
It has been decided that Rs. 5000/- per day
Exemption will be given in respect of
supplies received from unregistered person.
For supplies above this amount, a monthly
consolidated bill can be raised.
76 What is treatment of promotional
item given free to end consumers
by FMCG companies?
Tax will be charged only on the total
consideration charged for such supply.
77 How to comply with 9(4) of CGST
Act if POS is in another State of the
unregistered supplier
Any person making inter-state supply has to
compulsorily obtain registration and
therefore in such cases, Section 9(4) will not
come into play.
78 Under supply from unregistered
dealer the purchaser have to pay
GST on RCM basis.so whether
stipend paid to intern will also come
under RCM?
Stipend paid to interns will be employeremployee
transactions. Hence, not liable for
GST.
79 Salary by partnership firm to
Partners as per Income Tax Act
liable to GST?
Salary will not be liable for GST.
80 Sec 9(4) of CGST Act 2017. Do I need
to pay under RCM if I purchase
stationary worth Rs.100 from an
unregistered stationery shop?
It has been decided that Rs. 5000/- per day
Exemption will be given in respect of
supplies received from unregistered person.
81 What is the treatment of
promotional item given free to end
consumers by FMCG companies? If
taxable, whether ITC is allowed?
Tax is payable on consideration received for
the supply and ITC will be available
accordingly.
82 Whether GST will be leviable in case
of returnable packing material like
drums supplied with finished
goods?
GST will be levied on the value charged for
the supply only.
83 How will disposal of scrap be
treated in GST?
If the disposal is in the course or furtherance
of business purposes, it will be considered as
a supply.
84 I am from MP and providing service
to a customer in Maharashtra. I
outsource the work to a service
provider in Maharashtra, what tax i
need to charge?
Generally these will be two supplies where
the supplier from MP will charge IGST from
the recipient in Maharashtra. Whereas, the
service provider in Maharashtra will charge
IGST from the recipient in MP.
85 If address of buyer is Punjab and
place of supply is same state of
supplier (Rajasthan), then IGST will
apply or CGST/SGST?
If the place of supply and the location of the
supplier are in the same State then it will be
intra-State supply and CGST / SGST will be
applicable.
86 Why is bifurcation of cash deposit
as CGST-SGST-IGST required? Is cash
held against a GSTIN, to be adjusted
via return u/s 39
Three levies are under three different
statutes and are required to be separately
accounted for.
87 What is the difference in between
'Nil rated', 'taxable at 0%' and
exempted goods and services?
Especially in relation with ITC
Exempt supply includes Nil rated (taxable at
0%) and non-Taxable supplies and no ITC is
available for such supplies.
88 Will professional tax will be
abolished in Maharashtra
introducing of GST?
Professional tax is not a tax on supply of
goods or services but on being in a
profession. Professional tax not subsumed in
GST
89 Employer provides bus service,
meal coupon, telephone at
residence, gives vehicle for official
and personal use, uniform and
shoes, any GST?
Where the value of such supplies is in the
nature of gis, no GST will apply till value of
such gis exceeds Rs. 50000/- in a financial
year.
90 The definition of composite supply
and the description of same under
Section 8 differ. Please explain
consequences.
Section 2(30) defines what will be
considered as a composite supply. Whereas,
Section 8 provides that in case of a
composite supply, the treatment for tax rate
etc. will be that of principal supply.
91 Whether slump sale will attract GST.
If yes then under which Section?
It will have the same treatment as normal
supply.
92 Salary by Partnership firm to
Partners as per Income Tax Act
liable to GST? Partners are not
employees of the firm.
Salary will not be leviable of GST.
93 How do I avail transition credit ?
Transition credit can be availed by filing the
respective forms under Transition rules.
94 Please provide the clarity on area
based Exemption 50/2003 in UK &
HP.
Area based exemptions will not be continued
under GST. It will be operated through the
route of reimbursement as prescribed.
95 We manufactured excisable goods.
But unit availed the exception
benefits 50/2003. What about my
dealers stock?
The dealer will get deemed credit @ 40% /
60% of the CGST paid on supply of such
goods in GST. If the goods are branded and
greater than Rs. 25,000, full credit using CTD
can be availed.
96 A trader buys from manufacturer
not registered in excise as his
turnover is below 1.5cr. Then in
such case can trader take ITC on
stock up to 40%?
Yes deemed credit will be available subject
to satisfaction of other conditions as
prescribed.
97 I am a trader. I have excise paid
purchase invoice. Whether I can
claim credit of full excise duty on
closing stock of 1st July 2017
Full transition credit of such duty will be
available on stock in hand in respect of
which you have duty paying excise document
subject to conditions under Section 140(3) of
the CGST Act.
98 If a trader purchases directly from
manufacturer & has documents
showing excise, will he get full
excise credit or 40% of CGST?
Full transition credit of such duty will be
available on stock in hand in respect of
which you have duty paying excise document
subject to conditions under Section 140(3) of
the CGST Act.
99 If a FSD (First Stage Dealer)
purchases directly from
manufacturer and has value cum
excise duty and excise duty is not
separately shown will he get full
credit?
Full transition credit of such duty will be
available on stock in hand in respect of
which you have duty paying excise document
subject to conditions under Section 140(3) of
the CGST Act.
100 Is the full excise credit also available
to traders who purchases directly
from manufacturers and excise is
separately shown in invoice?
Full transition credit of such duty will be
available on stock in hand in respect of
which you have duty paying excise document
subject to conditions under Section 140(3) of
the CGST Act.
101 In June 17 Vat return no amount
carried forward & held stock of Rs.
50 lakhs. Then can we take credit of
that stock or not?
The supplier would be eligible to carry
forward the closing balance of ITC from VAT
return for June 17.
102 What will be the impact of closing
stock which has been already paid
vat on 1st July?
The supplier would be eligible to carry
forward ITC on such stock from VAT return
for June 17.
103 If in Vat return refund claimed in
June 17 & no balance credit in GST.
Then what's the position of
submission of Form C
Refund claimed under existing law will be
handled as per the provisions of the existing
law. Form C to be submitted in terms of
provision of Rule 1(1) of Transition Rules of
the respective State SGST Rules.
104. Some service was provided on
28.06.2017 but Invoice will be
raised on 05.07.2017. Whether we
have to charge Service Tax or GST?
If Point of Tax arises are appointed date,
then GST will be chargeable on such supply.
105 Would we be eligible for credit on
Capital Goods in transit and
received post GST?
No provision for such credit is there in GST
law.
106 What about VAT balance pending
on transition date?
Balance VAT credit in the return will be
transferred as SGST Credit.
107 What about deemed export against
Form H?
Form H will not be there in GST.
108 Who will bear tax difference on
closing stocks as on 30th June 2017?
Whether the manufacturer/dealer
or government?
Closing ITC in VAT return will be allowed to
be carry forward in GST.
109 How will we get input credit on
stock in hand for spare parts billed
from other state, excise, CST and
entry tax paid?
For all inputs with duty paying documents
available respective CGST / SGST credit will
be available. But credit of CST will not be
available.
110 A trader buys from manufacturer
not registered in excise as his
turnover is below 1.5 crore. then in
such case can traders take ITC on
stock up to 40%
Deemed Credit will be available on stock in
hand provided the conditions of Section
140(3) read with Rule 1(4) of Transition Rules
are satisfied.
111 Whether we will be eligible for
credit of duty paid on Capital Goods
in transit and received post GST?
No such provision in GST.
112 Can ITC of Swach Bharat Cess or
Krishi Kalyan Cess be carried
forward under GST
No
113. Will Clean Energy CESS on imported
Coal @ Rs. 400 PMT continue to be
applicable in GST?
No. Clean Energy Cess is being repealed.
Coal, however, will be subject to
compensation cess @ Rs 400/- per tonne.
114 Whether closing balance of edu cess
and secondary higher education
cess prior to 1st Mar 2015 can be
carried forward in GST?
No it will not be carried forward in GST as it
is not covered by definition of “eligible
duties and taxes” under Section 140 of the
CGST Act.
115 Can u clarify for 40 ℅ benefit on
closing stock does 1 year limit apply
or not ?
Deemed credit will be available for all stock
procured within a 1 year period.
116 Till what time is transition credit
available? Where do I need to
declare my input stock?
The window to declare transition credit
forms is three months from the appointed
day. Please refer to transition rules for more
details.
117 Aer implementation of GST, will
EOU scheme continue or not?
GST has no special dispensation for EOUs. As
to whether they exist for any other purpose
may be seen from the FTP.
118 I was unregistered in excise before Deemed credit will be available to you for
and now in 18% slab? Can I take
credit of stock if I don’t have
invoices?
stock as duty paying documents are not
available, subject to provisions of Section
140 (3) of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule
140(4) of CGST Rules, 2017.
119 I enjoyed SSI Exemption in Excise
and did not register; how do I now
take credit of stock lying with me?
Credit may be availed on the basis of
document evidencing payment of duty on
inputs as per Section 140(3) of the CGST Act,
2017 read with Rule 140(4) of CGST Rules,
2017.
120. For textile trader or manufacturers,
with input stock without payment
of excise duty but GST being
charged on final sale, shall we get
credit of such stock?
Credit of stock which was unconditionally
exempt from excise duty or was NIL rated
shall not be available. Please see Rule 117(4)
of the CGST Rules, 2017.
121 Can a spice manufacturer take ITC
of central excise paid on packing
material lying in stock as on
30/06/17?
If he has duty paying documents then he will
get full credit of central excise duty paid on
stock held by him.
122 I made booking for hotel for a trip
in October. Invoice raised already.
Would I need to pay GST if payment
will be done on 15 July?
If the invoice has been raised and payment
made before the 1st of July 2017 then GST
will not be applicable.
123 If rent received in advance before
appointed day and person not liable
to service tax then does RCM
liability arise?
The liability of RCM under GST will arise only
aer 1st of July 2017.
124 Is there any format for invoice
under GST? If yes, please provide
the link of the same.
No there is no particular format. Rule 46 of
the CGST Rules, 2017 prescribes the
particulars to be contained in Invoice.
125 Whether from 1st July sequence of
invoice no. will change? Or can we
follow the same sequence?
Same sequence can be followed provided
conditions laid down in Section 31 of the
CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 46 of CGST
Rules, 2017 are met.
126 Whether existing UT-1, Bond will
suffice? Whether existing ARE 1
form will exist?
Circular No. 4/4/2017-GST dated 07.07.2017
has clarified that the existing Bonds/LUTs
shall be valid till 31.07.2017 aer which the
Bonds/LUTs shall have to be executed in the
newly prescribed formats. New formats of
bond and LUT have been prescribed under
Rule 96A of CGST Rules, 2017.
ARE-1 procedure is being dispensed with
except in respect to commodities which
continue to awract Central Excise duty.
127 Can we get ITC for capital
expenditures like vehicles, solar
panels etc for company use?
ITC on capital goods is generally available if
they are used in the course or furtherance of
business. However, credit is not available on
cars, unless you are in a business of
imparting driving training, or supplying such
cars. A list of item on which ITC is not
available is provided in Section 17 of the
CGST Act, 2017.
128 If my turnover is less than 1.5
crores, do I need to mention HSN
code on my invoice?
Specifying HSN code on invoice is optional
for taxpayers having turnover upto 1.5
crores.
129 We are Excise registered dealers
and have stock older than 1 year for
which Excise is paid. Will we get
Input tax credit?
You will be entitled to carry forward closing
balance of CENVAT credit shown in your last
return filed under Central Excise Act.
130 I was unregistered earlier. Now I
want to register under composition
scheme. Can I take ITC of my duty
paid stock?
No, a person registering under the
composition scheme cannot take ITC on
inputs.
131 I have Excise registration. I now
want to migrate using composition
scheme. What is to be the
treatment of ITC?
Not eligible for ITC under composition
scheme. Your ITC lying in balance will lapse.
132 I paid for a service in June 2017 but
am likely to receive the service in
August 2017. Can I avail ITC for the
same?
Credit on such inputs services will be
allowed subject to satisfaction of conditions
prescribed in Section 140 (5) of the CGST
Act.
133 For taxpayers with centralized
registration under Excise/ST, what is
to be treatment of CENVAT aer
migration?
CENVAT credit lying in balance in the return
filed for period upto 30.06.17 is to be
allowed as CGST credit as per Section 140(8)
of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 117(2)
of CGST Rules, 2017.
134 Will there be GST in A&N Islands as
previously there was no VAT
Yes. For supplies within A&N, CGST plus
UTGST would be leviable.
135 Whether IGST would be levied
twice on high seas sales? First on
high seas sales and second on
custom clearance. IGST paid on 1
available as ITC?
IGST shall be levied only once on imports.
136 Will Krishi Mandi Fee (imposed in
U.P.) be waived off in GST?
GST does not concern such fee so GST does
not affect it.
137 Is E-Way Bill applicable from 1st July
2017
The present system for E-way Bill in States to
continue, till the E-Way Bill procedures are
finalized.
138 Is there a sunset clause for Anti-
Profiteering law?
Yes, the sunset clause for Anti-profiteering
Authority is of two years.
139 Which documents should be used in
case of inter-state supply of goods
until e-way bill rules are notified?
The documents specified under Rule 48 of
the CGST Rules, 2017 may please be
referred. Triplicate copy of invoices for
supply of goods and duplicate copy of
invoice for supply of services may be used.
140 If I use my credit card to pay utility
bills, will I end up paying GST twice;
once for the service and second
time for the credit card bill?
No, GST is not leviable on the entire credit
card bill; it is charged only on the
fee/commission charged by the credit card
company.
141 We currently transport material on
delivery challan and make a single
bill at the end of the month. Can
the same be done under GST?
If on every instance you are making a supply
then an invoice needs to be issued. For any
other movement of goods other than supply
(as specified in Rule 55 of CGST Rules, 2017),
a delivery challan may be issued.
142 Will service charge, as charged by
some restaurants, be treated as
consideration for a supply and
hence considered liable for tax?
There is no distinction between goods or
services under GST. Service charge like any
other supply will be leviable to GST. It is also
clarified that service charge is not a statutory
levy. It is not levied by the Government.
143 What to do with stock lying with me
on 1.07.2017. Do I need to charge
GST?
Yes, you need to charge GST but you can use
transition credit, if available on the said
goods.
144 I am a small manufacturer who
supplies cycle parts to two
manufacturing units in the same
This will be a composite supply where the
principal supply (the goods) cannot be
supplied without the cartage / unloading /
area. For every supply, I generate an
invoice and take 500 Rs. flat for
cartage and loading charges. What
tax rate to be charged on the
cartage and loading expenses?
transportation expenses. Therefore, the GST
rate applicable will be the same as that of
the principal supply, i.e, cycle parts, as
provided under Section 8 of the CGST Act,
2017.
145 I run a restaurant where I serve
alcohol and provide food etc. How
do I generate my invoices. What will
awract GST and what will awract
VAT?
Since, you are providing both taxable and
non-taxable supply. You will charge VAT on
the non-taxable supply (which is alcohol for
human consumption) and GST on all other
taxable supplies.
146 In big bazaar, if I purchase some
vegetables and one bowle of coke
where one of them is exempt and
the other is to be charged with 40%
GST. Will I be charged 40% on the
whole amount?
No, these are two independent supplies at
two different prices, they will be charged at
the GST rate applicable to them even if they
are purchased on the same invoice.
147 I am going to a jewelry shop and
selling 10 gm gold and purchasing a
20 gm set in return. GST will be
charged on 10 gm or 20 gm?
The value to be charged on such transaction
will be the open market value of the entire
transaction as per Rule 27(a) of the CGST
Rules, 2017. Therefore, GST be charged on
entire 20 gm.
148 As a composition dealer, will I have
to issue a self invoice if I purchase
goods from an unregistered person?
Yes, a composition dealer will issue a self
invoice as he is required to pay GST. He will
not be eligible for ITC also.
149 Can I use my CGST/SGST credit to
set off my IGST liability?
CGST credit can be first used to set off CGST
liability. Whatever is le can be used to set
off IGST liability. It cannot be used to set off
SGST liability. Similarly, SGST credit can be
used to set off SGST and IGST liability, in that
order. It cannot be used to set off CGST
liability. Please see Section 49 of the CGST
Act, 2017.
150 Can tax paid in one state be used as
ITC by the same firm in another
state?
No, if a firm is registered in more than one
state, then each such registration will be
treated as a separate registered person.
Cross utilization of credit available with two
different registered persons is not allowed.
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