It is not that you are devising a taxation system for the first time in this county despite the fact that GST is dubbed as the biggest reform. The bitter fact is that you have run taxation systems both at the centre as well as the state & local level but then you have failed to learn & make improvement for hassle free implementation.
The purpose of this guidance note is to bring clarity about the impact of GST,which would come into force with effect from 01.07.2017, for importers and exporters.
Finally, within few hours, the biggest tax reform, since independence i.e. GST after crossing all the setbacks, COMING INTO PICTURE. In a short span of time, GST became the talk of the nation. The waves of GST are all around the corner.
Seek to reduce the rate of Central Tax, Union Territory Tax, on fertilisers from 6% to 2.5% and Integrated Tax rate on fertilisers from 12% to 5%
After demonetisation, country is going to face another challenge in the form of GST. Tax-payers as well as general public is in haphazard position. States of India and government offices are facing problems in respect of the working of GST.
Sierra Leone, a small country in Africa, having a population of 7 million, introduced GST in the year 2010. For tax-payer awareness, a song with excellent lyrics and beats was created, called the GST song. The GST song lead to an entertaining transition to GST with an active participation of the public.
Yesterday Central Government had come up with a very important notification regarding CGST along with other notifications. It provides an exemption to the small miscellaneous transactions from unregistered persons. But obviously there’re some conditions for it. So will see what are the things needs to be taken care of to avail this exemption. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the article.
1. TAX INVOICES BY THE REGISTERED SUPPLIER OF TAXABLE SERVICES: Tax Invoice shall contain the following minimum particulars: (a) Name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
DGFT exists as on date & the DGFT is the policymaker & Customs simply an implementer. However, under the new GST regime, there seems that the authority of the DGFT is totally undermined as if that authority does not exist anymore. However, it appears that the DGFT in itself has brought upon them this situation.
1. Transportation of Goods and passengers, 2. Food and beverages, outdoor catering, beauty treatment, health services, cosmetic and plastic surgery except where the category of Inward and outward supply is same or the component belongs to a mixed or composite supply under GST., 3. Sale of membership in a club, health and fitness studio
