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Analysis of Composition Levy under Section 10 of CGST Act, 2017

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains the composition levy scheme under Section 10 of the CGST Act, including eligibility, tax rates, compliance o...

May 19, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

GST Composition Scheme as a Growth Tool for B2C and D2C Startups

Goods and Services Tax : The analysis shows that lower tax rates under the composition scheme significantly improve liquidity for startups. This enables re...

March 28, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

15 Basic Concepts of GST Composition Scheme at a Glance

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about the GST Composition Scheme for small taxpayers. This guide covers eligibility, tax rates, filing requirements, and key...

August 1, 2025 9954 Views 3 comments Print

GSTR-3A Notices: GSTN Clarifies for Cancelled Composition Taxpayers

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarifies GSTR-3A notices sent to cancelled composition taxpayers were due to a system error. Ignore if registration cancelle...

July 21, 2025 1227 Views 0 comment Print

GST composition scheme for Bakeries: Rates & Eligibility

Goods and Services Tax : Understand GST composition for bakeries. Learn if your bakery qualifies as a manufacturer (1% GST) or restaurant (5% GST), impacti...

July 19, 2025 16899 Views 3 comments Print


Latest News


Option in Form RFD-01 to get refund arising out of excess payment in GSTR 4

Goods and Services Tax : While filing Annual Return GSTR-4, if composition taxpayers have deposited excess tax, they will now be able to file for GST refu...

August 10, 2022 4632 Views 0 comment Print

Grievance Submitting – GST Composition Dealer – Annual Return

Goods and Services Tax : A memorandum is submitted to Finance Minister  on Grievance related to scheme of annual return filing for the composition dealers...

May 3, 2022 12429 Views 2 comments Print

Waiver of late fees for non-filing of annual return (GSTR-4) by composition dealers

Goods and Services Tax : A representation has been sent to CBIC requesting Waiver of late fees for non- filing of annual return ( GSTR-4) by composition de...

February 22, 2022 34701 Views 12 comments Print

Request to extend benefit of Amnesty scheme to Composition Dealers

Goods and Services Tax : It is respectfully requested to please provide the benefit of Amnesty Scheme to Composition Dealers and allow them to file GSTR-4 ...

August 9, 2021 8109 Views 1 comment Print

Relief measures for taxpayers under GST in view of COVID-19

Goods and Services Tax : In view of the challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting the statutory and regulatory compliances under Goods & Services Tax (GST) ...

May 2, 2021 20730 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Allahabad HC Dismisses Appeal Claiming Wrongful Opt-Out from GST composition scheme

Goods and Services Tax : The Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition from Poddar Electronics Security, upholding tax orders after the company failed...

September 21, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

Ice Cream manufacturer not eligible for GST Composition Scheme

Goods and Services Tax : In re Pioneer Bakers (GST AAR Odisha) Q. (a)Whether supply of Cakes, bakery items, ice creams, chocolates, drinks and other eatabl...

March 9, 2021 8871 Views 0 comment Print

Reconsider decision of exclusion of Ice Cream from Composition Scheme: HC directs GST Council

Goods and Services Tax : Del Small Ice Cream Manufacturers Welfare’s Association (Reg.) Vs Union Of India & Anr (High Court Of Delhi) Hon’ble H...

February 9, 2021 1641 Views 0 comment Print

Merely exercising option under composite scheme cannot prevent Revenue from GST recovery

Goods and Services Tax : Merely exercising option under composite scheme cannot prevent Revenue Department from demanding recovery of GST The Hon’ble And...

November 11, 2020 6594 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Ruling on Applicability of GST Composition Scheme & Applicable Tax Rate

Goods and Services Tax : In re Empathic Trading Centre (GST AAR Karnataka) 1. The applicant is eligible to be in the composition scheme under section 10 of...

April 23, 2020 2940 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GST Advisory on GSTR-3A Notices to Cancelled Composition Taxpayers

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarifies GSTR-3A notices issued to cancelled composition taxpayers due to a system glitch; corrective action is underway to ...

July 20, 2025 7260 Views 0 comment Print

Proper officer Provisions amended for GST Registration & Composition Levy

Goods and Services Tax : CBDT shifts CGST functions to Superintendents of Central Tax. Circular No. 223/17/2024-GST details changes for registration and co...

July 10, 2024 2478 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Amends Notification: Specified Actionable Claims Excluded

Goods and Services Tax : Notification No. 50/2023 - Central Tax amends Notification No. 66/2017 to exclude specified actionable claims under CGST Act secti...

September 29, 2023 4203 Views 0 comment Print

GST: CBIC notifies New eCommerce Tax Rules for Composition Taxpayers

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about the new tax procedures for eCommerce operators facilitating goods supplies by composition taxpayers under the CGST Act...

August 4, 2023 4950 Views 0 comment Print

Negative balance in cash ledgers of composition taxpayers nullified

Goods and Services Tax : The government has now decided that the negative balance in the cash ledgers of such taxpayers should be nullified. Accordingly, t...

July 8, 2022 6273 Views 0 comment Print


Waiver of late fees for non-filing of annual return (GSTR-4) by composition dealers

February 22, 2022 34701 Views 12 comments Print

A representation has been sent to CBIC requesting Waiver of late fees for non- filing of annual return ( GSTR-4) by composition dealers.  We understand that many of your clients may be facing the same problem of non- filing of GSTR-4 due to which late fees would be levied on them. You may consider to submit a letter to CBIC on similar lines, in the interest of the small traders.

Diving into composition scheme under GST

November 24, 2021 3798 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction to composition scheme: A scheme named composition scheme/Composition levy is introduced in the GST law in addition to normal levy. The reason for introducing this scheme is to reduce the tax burden of small taxpayers whose aggregate turnover is less than the prescribed limits. What is a composition scheme: In a composition scheme the taxpayer […]

Composition Scheme Under GST – Eligibility, Tax Rate, Conditions

October 11, 2021 36030 Views 0 comment Print

Composition Scheme is uncomplicated and simple scheme under GST for small taxpayer. They can get relaxation from monotonous GST formalities and can also pay tax at a fixed rate of Turnover. This scheme is only applicable to those whose turnover is not exceeding Rs. 1.5 Crores. ELIGIBLITY FOR COMPOSITION SCHEME: A taxpayer whose turnover is […]

Levy under GST Composition Scheme

August 18, 2021 16059 Views 1 comment Print

Meaning and applicability of composition Scheme Section 10 of the CGST Act, is an exception to the charging section i.e. section 9 of the CGST Act, 2017. Composition scheme in simple words can be explained as payment of tax at concessional rate on the basis of turnover. This scheme is designed to give benefit to […]

Request to extend benefit of Amnesty scheme to Composition Dealers

August 9, 2021 8109 Views 1 comment Print

It is respectfully requested to please provide the benefit of Amnesty Scheme to Composition Dealers and allow them to file GSTR-4 for FY 2019-20 and earlier periods with minimum late fees.

Annual return Filing by composition taxpayers & Negative Liability in GSTR-4

July 22, 2021 16977 Views 1 comment Print

Filing of Annual returns by composition taxpayers. – Negative Liability in GSTR-4 Filing of Annual returns by composition taxpayers. – Negative Liability in GSTR-4 Instances have come to notice where taxpayers are reporting negative liability appearing in their GSTR-4. Background: Since FY 2019-20, composition taxpayers has to pay the liability through Form GST CMP-08 on […]

GST Composition scheme: Small taxpayers guide to reduced GST compliances

June 17, 2021 46386 Views 22 comments Print

It is often said that the small and medium businesses are at the heart of Indian economies’ demand and supply market. To cater to these small businesses and to provide a simplified and hassle-free scheme for compliance requirements under GST, the concept of a composition levy scheme was introduced. The composition scheme is almost similar […]

GST Return Due Date Extension & Relief Measures 2.0

June 3, 2021 515871 Views 2 comments Print

In response to outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, the government has issued various notifications ranging from Notification No. 07/2021-Central Tax dated 27.04.2021 to Notification No. 27/2021-Central Tax dated 01.06.2021 extending certain due dates under GST and granting relief to taxpayers in terms of waiver of interest cost on delayed payment of tax and late fees on […]

Composition levy under GST – A quick recap

May 28, 2021 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Who can opt for such scheme? As per Section 10(1), subject to sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 9 of CGST Act 2017, a registered person whose aggregate turnover in the previous financial year is not more than Rs. 1.5 Crore in relation to supply of goods and restaurant services, can opt, in lieu of […]

GST Update – Analysis of GST Notifications issued on 1st May 2021

May 5, 2021 4062 Views 0 comment Print

1. Waiver of Interest for the delay in deposit of tax for the month of March and April 2021 (Notification 08/2021-Central Tax dated 01st May 2021) 1. Taxpayer having turnover of more than Rs 5 crores 15 days from the due date: – 9% of the tax payable After 15 days from the due date:- […]

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