The Tax Revolution

With the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax in India from the 01st of July 2017 – the country has witnessed its greatest tax reform. Various indirect taxes have been abolished and merged in a single tax with the aim of integrating State economies and creating a single unified Indian market. In India, the GST council is the main decision-making body for all regulations.

Along with amendment in the Constitution of India, to empower the Centre and State Governments to levy and collect GST, four legislations were given assent to as below. These acts along with the circulars and judgements of the GST council form the basis for levy, collection, and administration of GST in India.

  • The Central GST Act, 2017
  • The Integrated GST Act, 2017
  • The Union Territory GST Act, 2017, and
  • The GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017

This transformation of the entire indirect tax system in the country has led to some short-term challenges. The method of implementation, technical bottlenecks, and other obstacles have created uncertainty for the general tax payer.

Within a short span of few months since its introduction, there have been various changes in the tax rates and schedules of GST and there continues to be further amendments. Frequent changes in the mode of filing of returns, due dates and forms add to the doubts.

GST Compliance Services in India

Registration Under GST


Section 22 and Section 24 of the CGST Act, 2017 specify the categories of persons liable for registration. Apart from turnover criteria, registration is required in special cases like interstate supply, input service distributor, reverse charge mechanism, etc.

Documents required for GST Registration

The following documents are required for online application for GST Registration.

  • PAN of Applicant (Company, Firm, Individual as the case)
  • Incorporation document (Certification of Incorporation, Partnership/ LLP Deed)
  • Bank Statement (Not Older Than 3 Months, with Name, Address, and Details)
  • Details of all directors, partners, or proprietor as the case (PAN, DIN, Aadhar, Address, Email Address, and Phone Number)
  • Details of additional place of Business/ Factory/ Branch, etc.
  • Details of Products/ Services to be dealt in
  • Board Resolution for GST Application and Letter of Authority in favour of the applicant
  • Details of Registration under other Acts like existing VAT, Service Tax, Professional Tax, etc.

Filing of Returns


The mechanism of filing of returns under GST has been transformed from a self-declaration regime to a confirmation setting. The crux of the system under GST filing is that once self-declaration is made by an assessee, it is subject to confirmation by the corresponding party.

In case of mismatch between sales and purchases of parties, the mechanism has been provided for rectification and confirmation by either party. Hence, the herculean task of mismatch of invoices and incorrect claim of input credit does not arise in GST regime. The result is that there is seamless flow of transaction benefits and validation periodically.

Filing of returns under GST is divided into Return of Outward Supplies (GSTR 1), return of Inward Supplies (GSTR 2) and Final Return (GSTR 3). The due date chart for returns is

Applicability Type Return Due Date
Every registered person (other than ISD, non-resident taxable person) Outward Supplies GSTR 1 On or before 10th of next month
Inward Supplies GSTR 2 After 10th but on or before 15th of next month
Final Return GSTR 3 On or before 20th of next month
Supplier under Composition Scheme Quarterly Return GSTR 4 Within 18 days from end of each quarter
Registered non-resident taxable person Inward and outward supply   On or before 20th of next month
Input service distributor Details of tax invoices   On or before 13th of next month
All registered persons Annual Return   31st December of following financial year

GST Rate list for Goods with HSN Code


All goods under GST regime are assigned with HSN code and classification. Click here to refer to detailed rate list for

  • GST Rate List for Goods at NIL Rate
  • GST Rate List for Goods at 0.25% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Goods at 3% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Goods at 5% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Goods at 12% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Goods at 18% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Goods at 28% Rate

GST Rate list for Services


All goods under GST regime are assigned with HSN code and classification. Click here to refer to detailed rate list for

  • GST Rate List for Services at NIL Rate
  • GST Rate List for Services at 5% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Services at 12% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Services at 18% Rate
  • GST Rate List for Goods at 28% Rate

Tax experts at V. Purohit & Associates are constantly updated about the various developments w.r.t. around GST and its implication for your business. We have the technical knowhow, technical capability, and practical understanding that allows us to have a consultative and comprehensive approach.

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