Any supplier of goods is required to apply for GST registration provided he/she has an annual turnover of Rs. 40 lakh (For special category states, it is Rs. 20 lakhs). However, under certain specific conditions, a taxable person becomes liable to pay a GST even if the income is below the mentioned limit. People offering services must also get a GST registration, once the income exceeds Rs.20 lakhs (For special category states, it is Rs. 10 lakhs).
GST structure is divided into 4 tiers. The rates are 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. A few products like luxury and demerit products also attract an additional cess.
GST is not applicable to alcohol for human consumption and specified petroleum products.
Yes. Integrated GST (IGST) governed by the central government is applicable to stock transfers.
No. Purchase and sale of securities continue to be governed by Securities Transaction Tax
Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is used for the classification of goods. In the invoices, the taxpayers with a turnover between Rs. 1.5 crores and Rs. 5 crores use a 2-digit code. Taxpayers with a turnover above Rs. 5 crores, use a 4-digit code. Those with a turnover below Rs. 1.5 crores, do not need to use any HSN Code. Further, the services are categorized in the Services Accounting Code (SAC).
A GST certificate is provided for a lifetime of the business enterprise except if suspended canceled, surrendered, or revoked. However, certificates issued to a non-resident taxable person or casual taxable person have a validity period determined by the authorities.
The delivery of products and/or services, which includes all transactions like sale, barter, transfer, exchange, rental, lease, license, or disposal made or agreed to be made, for the consideration of taxable products or services, are considered as taxable transactions as per the GST Act.