Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
GST, has bring one of the biggest tax reforms in the country. All taxes that existed before have been replaced with a single tax such as Central Excise, VAT, Octroi, Service Tax, etc.GST was implemented on 1st July 2017 in the country. GST is a destination-based tax and works on a dual model where both the State and the Central government charge tax on goods and services. All businesses must have a GST number for every state where the business has been registered in. First check whether the business is legally responsible to register and then register accordingly.
That depends on different factors. Such as the type of business, and package you have chosen, etc.
A supplier of goods, who have annual turnover of Rs. 40 lakh, must apply for GST registration. In some special cases the taxable person is likely to pay GST even the turnover is within the limit. All those providing services also get GST registration, if their turnover crosses Rs.20 lakhs.
GST registration should be applied within 30 days from the date a business becomes eligible to registration. Registration process, rules, and conditions of the GST application should be as per the Rules laid by GST Council.
Food, Raw Materials, Medical Tools & Instruments, Handtools, Contraceptives, Earthen Pots, Props used in Pooja, Kites, Organic Manure, and Vaccines etc. Services associated with Agriculture, Cultivation, Harvesting, Transportation and Services by RBI, Foreign Diplomatic Missions, Postal Services, etc.
Dual GST means both the Centre and State governments levy the tax simultaneously, on a common tax base.