What is GST Council and how it works?

GST Council is the main decision-making body that has been formed to finalize the ùdesign of GST. This governing body of GST comprises of Union Finance Minister – Arun Jaitley, who is the Chairman of the council, the Minister of State (Revenue) and the State Finance/ Taxation Ministers.

What are the disadvantages of GST?

Disadvantages of GST in India-

• Additional Software Expense. Most businesses use ERP or accounting software to manage their day-to-day operations.
• Online Tax Regime. GST is an online tax system.
• Higher Taxes for SMEs.

What is GST mechanism?

Under the Goods and Service Tax mechanism, every person shall be liable to pay tax on output and shall be entitled to enjoy credit on input tax paid and tax shall be only on the amount of value added . GST System is built on integration of different taxes and is likely to give full credit for input taxes.

What is GST structure?

The GST council has set the four-tier structure at 0%,5%,12% and 18% and 28%. The Government has decided in an attempt to keep inflation in check to exclude essential items such as basic food commodities from tax. However, a 5% tax will be applicable for common commodities.

How does the GST work in a business?

How GST works Generally, businesses and other organisations registered for GST will: include GST in the price they charge for their goods and services. claim credits for the GST included in the price of goods and services they buy for their business.

Which is an example of a purchase or acquisition for GST?

For GST, a purchase or acquisition includes the acquisition of goods or services such as trading stock, a lease, consumables and importations. In most cases, tax invoices are issued by the supplier. However, in special cases, you, as the purchaser or recipient of the goods or services, may issue yourself a tax invoice.

What are the different types of GST in India?

GST is a single tax that will replace all the existing indirect taxes levied in India. These taxes include Sales tax (VAT), Excise duty (CENVAT), Service tax, Octroi, Entertainment tax, Luxury tax etc. GST is proposed to have a dual structure. It will have two components: Central GST and State GST.

What’s the difference between zero rated and GST free?

The term GST-free is similar to: zero rated (in other countries with VAT/GST systems) exempt (in countries with sales tax systems). GST turnover is mainly the turnover figure you use to work out if you need to be registered for GST. GST turnover is also used for other administrative decisions within the GST Act and other tax laws.