Composition Scheme is a simple and easy scheme under GST for taxpayers. Small taxpayers can get rid of tedious GST formalities and pay GST at a fixed rate on turnover. This scheme can be opted by any taxpayer whose turnover is less than Rs. 1.5 crore.
Who can opt for Composition Scheme
A taxpayer whose turnover is below Rs 1.5 Crore can opt for Composition Scheme. Turnover of all businesses registered with the same PAN should be taken into consideration to calculate turnover.
Who cannot opt for the scheme
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Taxpayer Supplier of services other than restaurant related services
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Manufacturer of ice cream, pan masala, or tobacco
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Casual taxable person or a non-resident taxable person
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Businesses which supply goods through an e-commerce operator
What conditions must be satisfied in order to opt for composition scheme
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No Input Tax Credit can be claimed by a dealer opting for composition scheme
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The taxpayer cannot make any inter-state supply of goods.
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The dealer cannot supply GST exempted goods
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Taxpayer has to pay tax at normal rates for transactions under Reverse Charge Mechanism
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If a taxable person has different segments of businesses (such as textile, electronic accessories, groceries, etc.) under the same PAN, they must register all such businesses under the scheme collectively or opt out of the scheme.
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The taxpayer has to mention the words ‘composition taxable person’ on every notice or signboard displayed prominently at their place of business.
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The taxpayer has to mention the words ‘composition taxable person’ on every bill of supply issued by him.
How Should a Composition Dealer raise bill
A composition dealer cannot issue tax invoice. This is because a composition dealer cannot charge tax from their customers. They need to pay tax out of their own pocket.
Hence, the dealer has to issue a Bill of Supply,
The dealer should also mention “composition taxable person, not eligible to collect tax on supplies” at the top of the Bill of Supply.
GST payment has to be made out of pocket for the supplies made.
The GST payment to be made by a composition dealer comprises of the following:
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GST on supplies made.
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Tax on reverse charge
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Tax on purchase from unregistered dealer.
What are the advantages of registering under composition scheme
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Lesser compliance (returns, maintaining books of record, issuance of invoices)
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Limited tax liability
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High liquidity as taxes are at a lower rate
What are the disadvantages of registering under composition scheme
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A limited territory of business. The dealer is barred from carrying out inter-state transactions
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No Input Tax Credit available to composition dealers
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The taxpayer will not be eligible to supply exempt goods or goods through an e-commerce portal.
What are the returns to be filed by a composition dealer
A dealer is required to file a quarterly return by 18th of the month after the end of the quarter. Also, an annual return GSTR-9A has to be filed by 31st December of next financial year.
Also, note that a dealer registered under composition scheme is not required to maintain detailed records.
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