GST

GST-Definition & 4 Types of Good & Service Tax

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Types of Goods & Services Tax

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax imposed in India on goods and services or both, and it went into force on July 1, 2017. The tax was created to replace major existing indirect taxes with a single comprehensive tax.

In essence, Goods and Service Tax combines several indirect taxes into a single tax, making tax compliance management easier for service and commodity businesses. Various indirect taxes, such as the central excise tax, service tax, VAT, entertainment tax, etc., were rolled into the GST. This huge development has made it easier to file a tax return without the challenges that were faced in the past.

What is Goods and Service Tax (GST) and how does it work?

Goods and Service Tax is a destination-based tax applicable on all transactions involving the supply of goods and services or both for consideration subject to exceptions thereof. It is a tax paid on the manufacturing and sale of goods and services throughout the nation. It provides a complete and continuous credit chain. Goods and Services Tax is a single domestic indirect tax law that applies to the entire nation.

What impact will the Goods and Services Tax have on the current indirect structure?

The Goods and Services Tax is an effort to break down geographical boundaries and form a single market within the country. The effect, on the other hand, would not be consistent and would vary from one industry to the next. The ordinary citizen will benefit in two ways: firstly, all taxes will be gathered at the point of usage; and secondly, customers will not be compelled to pay a “tax on tax.”

When a supplier’s location and the place where goods/services are supplied are in two separate states, two different union territories, or a state and a union territory, it is categorized as either an interstate supply of goods or an interstate supply of services. All inter-state supplies are subject to IGST, which is the sum of CGST and SGST/UTGST collected by the Centre.

GST is classified into the following categories:

 

1.The State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)

The State Goods and Services Tax is one of the taxes levied by the state government on the exchange of goods and services. It is imposed on the intra-state supply of goods and services, or both. The Sales Tax, Entertainment Tax, VAT, Entry Tax, and other state taxes are all replaced by the SGST, which is imposed by each state’s state government. The state government is entitled to claim earned revenue under this tax.

2.The Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST)

The Integrated Goods and Service Tax is levied on interstate goods and services transactions. When a supplier’s location and the area where goods/services are supplied are in two separate states, two different union territories, or a state and a union territory. It is categorized as either interstate supply of goods or interstate supply of services. All inter-state supplies are subject to IGST, which is the sum of CGST and SGST/UTGST collected by the Centre.

3. The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST)

The Central Goods and Service Tax is charged on transactions of goods and services that take place inside a state. It was implemented by the Central Government to replace major central taxes such as Central Sales Tax, Service Tax, Central Excise Duty and Additional Excise Duty, CVD and Special CVD, etc. The Central Goods and Service Tax is levied and collected by the Central Government.

4. The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax

The purpose of imposing Union Territory Goods and Services Tax on intra-UT supplies of goods and services is to apply a tax collection to give benefits similar to SGST. It applies to Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Chandigarh, which are all Union Territories.

Komplytek is a renowned consultant in Delhi and the NCR. We offer our customers complete Goods & Service Tax solutions, which comprise all services such as:

  • Acquiring Goods and Service Tax Registration
  • Goods and Service Tax returns are generated and filed on a monthly or quarterly basis.
  • Consultancy on a variety of issues
  • GST refund application preparation and filing, as well as follow-up
  • Annual return preparation and filing
  • Cancellation of Goods and Service Tax Number

 

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Startups: 6 Mistakes Made by an Entrepreneur

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Startups

 It is not always simple to set up a business. We have all heard about phenomenally successful startups, and many more are churning out young millionaires at a rapid rate, much to the chagrin of many other businesses. This is one of the main reasons why many of you want to start your own business or startups. However, because there are so many things to consider and decisions to make, the pressure can lead us to pick a poor option that would jeopardize your chances of success.

While there is no foolproof plan for success, many startups make costly financial mistakes. The financial plan for your firm can be intimidating unless you’re a finance expert. As a result, crucial financial facts may be overlooked. There are numerous blunders that startups might make, particularly in the area of finance, and the most common and easiest to dodge can be:

1.  Inaccurate funding estimate

One of the most common mistakes made by startups is failing to correctly estimate the amount of investment that is required to get the business to a level of sustainability. A new business idea can collapse if one has no proper funding plan. Before making an investment in a startup, it is important to prepare a proper budget plan. The approach should be to formulate a strategy and provide buffers at every junction.

  1. You Don’t Have Clear Knowledge of Your Segment

You may be guilty of mispricing your products or services if you do not fully comprehend your market. Don’t just total up your expenses and figure out how much of a profit margin you’d like to make. Start with price and work backwards to determine your market position and the value of your offering. In your calculations, keep returning to the marketplace: who is your client, what need does your product/service fill, what do you have to offer, who is your competition, and what developments might affect your market—and how?

  1. Taking shortcuts when it comes to accounting or legal counsel

All startups need an accounting and legal advice from experts who are experienced in their profession. Taking shortcuts on these services can lead to increased costs or false starts later on.

A good consulting firm can help your company become more evidence-based and lay the groundwork for growth. Ignoring the need to set up a sound financial foundation and procedures early on can lead to a slew of issues later on. And the longer you wait to deal with it, the more difficult and expensive it will be to resolve.

It can be quite advantageous to have a trustworthy consulting firm that can go beyond basic accounting procedures and invoice tracing to become intimately acquainted with the firm.

  1. Merging Personal and Business Assets.

It can be challenging for entrepreneurs to alter old patterns formed before they had funding. However, once a company is financed, mingling personal and startups funds only creates problems and unnecessary diversions down the river. It’s best to steer clear.

  1. Not concentrating on profitability in the early stages

During the development stage, it’s not always a good idea to acquire new client branding without a viable business strategy in place. This strategy will undoubtedly assist you in gaining an initial foothold and gathering steam. Nevertheless, you must have a sustainable and profitable business plan in mind at some point, or else, each prospective client acquired increases your liabilities and brings you nearer to insolvency.

As a general guideline, the profits from each new sale should cover the direct expenses of providing the service or product supplied, plus a good profit margin.

  1. Regulation and compliance are critical.

It ensures that the firm follows strict, complicated legal mandates and requirements. Regulation and compliance also assist in the accomplishment of company objectives. Clients gain faith in corporate processes when regulatory compliance is apparent.

Last but not least,

There are numerous financial blunders and reasons for many startups to fail. One guaranteed approach to avoiding financial risks is to look for professional guidance and try to on-board finance specialists early.

The accounting and compliance advisory services team at Komplytek can also assist you with all of these issues and more. Our primary goals are to reduce operational expenses and provide high-quality service on time. We also set standards for greater corporate regulation and compliance.

If you’re one such start up owner struggling to manage Small Business Finances. Consider incorporating Startup Tool Kit to leverage your business. 

 

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GST – Section 16 (2) (aa) Latest Update

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GST

As per Section 16(2)(aa) of Budget 2021, GST input can only be claimed if the invoice is supplied by the party before April 1, 2021.

It will be effective from 01.01.2022

 

The Input Tax Credit (ITC)

The GST paid on the purchase of Goods & Services is known as Input Tax. The Input Tax Credit fundamentally means that taxes paid on inputs are deducted from taxes due on output. According to Section 16(1) of the CGST Act, every registered taxable person is entitled to take credit for input tax paid on any purchase of goods or services being used or aimed to be used in the course and scope of his business, subject to such conditions and limitations as may be recommended and within the timeframe mentioned in section 49, and the said amount shall be credited to such person’s electronic credit ledger.

Section 16(2)(aa) of the CGST Act of 2017 was introduced into the Finance Act of 2021 via Section 109.  The following is an excerpt from proposed Section 16(2)(aa) of the CGST Act, 2017:

In case (aa) the supplier has provided the details of the invoice or debit note mentioned in clause (a) in the statement of outward supplies. Those details are conveyed to the recipient of such an invoice or debit note in the mode specified under section 37;

Section 16(2) (aa) states that ITC can only be claimed if the supplier has provided the necessary information in his GSTR-1.

In simple words, as per the new amendment (aa) to section 16(2) of the CGST Act, an input tax credit on a receipt or debit note can only be claimed if the details of the invoice or debit note were provided by the supplier in the statement of outward supplies. Those details should be conveyed to the invoice or debit note’s recipient.

The Finance Act of 2021 amended Section 16(2) of the CGST Act to include Clause (aa).

It is now clear that ITC claimed on receipts that the supplier did not upload to his GSTR-1, and that must be reversed. The tax/interest/penalty must also be paid under section 73(5) of the CGST Act 2017.

The vendor must now provide the specifics of such a receipt or debit note in GSTR-1, and the recipient will be entitled to the ITC. Although the communication provision was already included in section 37(1) of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, it is now a requirement to get an ITC.

Such information will be conveyed to the supply receiver as shown in user services > Communication between taxpayers. The receiver must accept the same. A taxpayer can interact with the beneficiary if there is a disparity, such as payment issues or any other issue. 

Why should you work with us?

Komplytek can handle your GST compliance, allowing you to focus on expanding your business instead of worrying about compliance. We will keep track of your GST compliance on the Ledgers GST platform. This will give you access to real-time financial records from anywhere. Ledgers can also sync and integrate with other offline and online programmes you use on a constant basis.

Komplytek offers integrated services and also pliable solutions that are insightful by design. We create huge productivity in the critical spin-out parts of your business. We are a “One-Stop Solution” for finance and accounting, compliance and regulatory, and other operations portfolios. We personalize our solutions to suit your business requirements. Komplytek has a team of lawyers and chartered accountants who bring many years of corporate experience with them. We ensure that we think like you and act as part of your team rather than an outsourcing partner.

GST on Restaurant Services provided through E-commerce Operators

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GST on Restaurant Services

The GST Council suggested notifying “Restaurant Service” under section 9(5) of the CGST Act, 2017 during its 45th meeting on September 17, 2021. As a result, the e-commerce operator is responsible for paying the tax on supplies of restaurant services provided through e-commerce operators. Notification No. 17/2021, dated November 18, 2021, has been issued in this regard.

In plain terms, as per section 9(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017, E-commerce operators are obligated to pay GST on certain specified services delivered through their platform as if they were the tax-paying supplier of such services. E-commerce operators are people who own, operate, or manage a digital or electronic facility or platform for the supply of goods, services, or both over a digital or electronic network, comprising digital products.

“The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued a circular No. 167/23/2021 dt. 17/12 2021 regarding the compliance of GST laws in respect of supply of Restaurant service through e-commerce operators”

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 The following services are included under section 9(5) of the GST Act 2017:

  • Transporting passengers by radio-taxi, motor cab, maxi cab, motorcycle, omnibus, or other motor vehicle (Notification No. 17/2017-Central Tax (Rate) issued June 28, 2017 and Notification No. 17/2021-Central Tax (Rate) on November 18, 2021.)

‘Radio taxi’ refers to any taxi, including a radio taxi, that is in two-way radio communication with a central control office and can be monitored via GPS or the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS).

The terms’ maxi cab, motor cab, motor bike, motor vehicle, and omnibus’ have the same definitions as in clauses (22), (25), (27), (28) and (29) of Section 2 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. (59 of 1988).

  • Accommodation in hotels, inns, guest houses, clubs, camping sites, or other commercial areas intended for residential or accommodation purposes, except where the person supplying such service through an e- commerce operator is liable for registration under section 22(1) of the said Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017. (Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 17/2017, issued June 28, 2017)
  • Housekeeping services, such as plumbing and carpentry, are exempt from registration under section 22 of the said Central Goods and Services Tax Act, unless the person providing such service through an electronic commerce operator is required to register under sub-section (1) of section 22 of the said Central Goods and Services Tax Act. (Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 23/2017, issued August 22, 2017)

Restaurant Service:

With Notification No. 17/2021-Central Tax (Rate) dated November 18, 2021, the Central Government has now placed restaurant services within the scope of section 9(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017.

  • Other than services provided by restaurants, eating joints, and other establishments established in specific locations, offering restaurant services.

‘Specified premises’ are those that provide hotel accommodation services and have a declared rate of more than Rs. 7,500 per unit per day or equivalent.

‘Restaurant service’ refers to the provision of goods, such as food or other article for human consumption or any drink, by a restaurant, eating joint, mess, or food court, whether for consumption on or off the premises where such food or any other item for human consumption or drink is offered. (Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 20/2019, issued September 30, 2019)

From January 1, 2022, the notification will take effect.

According to the aforementioned notice, food tech businesses like as Zomato, Swiggy, Uber Eats, and others will be obliged to pay GST on restaurant service provided through their platforms as if they were the supplier of such services. Restaurants are exempt from charging GST in these situations.

Exception: The aforementioned rule does not apply to restaurant services supplied by restaurants, dining joints, and other establishments located on the premises of a hotel that has a declared tariff of Rs. 7,500 per unit per day or equivalent for any unit of lodging.

GST rate: The GST rate for restaurant services is 5% with no input tax credit.

Implications

For food-tech firms,

  • Food tech companies would also have to pay GST on the food they sell on their platform.
  • Increased compliance costs.
  • TCS is not required to be collected on funds remitted to restaurants unless such funds are subject to GST.

Restaurants, eating establishments, such as mess and cafeterias

Restaurants will not be accountable for GST on foods purchased through e-commerce platforms. But they will be liable for GST on foods served in restaurants, takeaways, and outdoor catering.

Restaurants would be required to register for GST only if their revenue exceeds the minimal level of Rs. 20/10 lakhs.

If restaurants are part of a hotel providing room services with disclosed tariffs exceeding Rs. 7,500 per unit per day, restaurants will be liable for GST, not food tech businesses.

 For cloud kitchens

This will also provide complete relief to cloud kitchens that rely solely on e-commerce platforms to operate. Even if their turnover exceeds the minimal threshold level of Rs. 20/10 lakhs, cloud kitchens will not be needed to register for GST.