GST Composition Scheme
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GST Composition Scheme
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 of turnover. This scheme can be opted by any taxpayer whose turnover is less than Rs. 1.5 crore*.
You can know whether a taxpayer opted for a composition scheme or not using the GST search tool. Enter any GSTIN and check the ‘Taxpayer Type’ column in the results to know whether the taxpayer is a regular taxpayer or opted for the composition scheme.
*CBIC has notified the increase to the threshold limit from Rs 1.0 Crore to Rs. 1.5 Crores.
Who can opt for Composition Scheme?
A taxpayer whose turnover is below Rs 1.5 crore* can opt for Composition Scheme. In case of North-Eastern states and Himachal Pradesh, the limit is now Rs 75* lakh. As per the CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018, a composition dealer can also supply services to an extent of ten percent of turnover, or Rs.5 lakhs, whichever is higher.
This amendment will be applicable from the 1st of Feb, 2019. Further, GST Council in its 32nd meeting proposed an increase to this limit for service providers on 10th Jan 2019*. Turnover of all businesses registered with the same PAN should be taken into consideration to calculate turnover.
What are the conditions for availing Composition Scheme?
The following conditions must be satisfied in order to opt for composition scheme:
1. No Input Tax Credit can be claimed by a dealer opting for composition scheme
2. The dealer cannot supply goods not taxable under GST such as alcohol.
3. The taxpayer has to pay tax at normal rates for transactions under the Reverse Charge Mechanism.
4. 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.
5. The taxpayer has to mention the words ‘composition taxable person’ on every notice or signboard displayed prominently at their place of business.
6. The taxpayer has to mention the words ‘composition taxable person’ on every bill of supply issued by him.
7. As per the CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018, a manufacturer or trader can now also supply services to an extent of ten percent of turnover, or Rs.5 lakhs, whichever is higher. This amendment will be applicable from the 1st of Feb, 2019.
How can a taxpayer opt for composition scheme?
To opt for composition scheme a taxpayer has to file GST CMP-02 with the government. This can be done online by logging into the GST Portal. This intimation should be given at the beginning of every Financial Year by a dealer wanting to opt for Composition Scheme. Here is a step by step Guide to File CMP-02 on GST Portal.
Composition Scheme GST Rate for a dealer
Following chart explains the rate of tax on turnover applicable for composition dealers :
How should GST payment be made by a composition dealer?
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:
1. GST on supplies made.
2. Tax on reverse charge.
3. Tax on purchase from an unregistered dealer.
What are the returns to be filed by a composition dealer?
A dealer is required to pay tax in a quarterly statement CMP-08 by 18th of the month after the end of the quarter. Also, a return in form GSTR-4 has to be filed annually by 30th April of next financial year from FY 2019-20 onwards. GSTR-9A is an annual return to be filed by 31st December of the next financial year. It was waived off for FY 2017-18 and FY 2019-20. Also, note that a dealer registered under composition scheme is not required to maintain detailed records.
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The regular GST scheme invites standard GST rates ranging from 5% to 28%, whereas the composition scheme attracts a fixed lower rate (1% for manufacturers and traders or 5% for restaurants).
