What is the GST composition scheme?
GST composition scheme is a tax paying mechanism offered to small businesses. When compared to normal GST filing, the composite scheme offers two main benefits: reduced paperwork and compliance, and lower tax liability. For instance, normal tax payers need to submit 3 monthly GST returns (GST-1, GST-2, and GST-3) and one annual return (GST 9). However, if you’ve applied for the composition scheme GST, filing gets easier as you need to file just one quarterly return (GSTR 4), and one annual return (GSTR 9A).
Upon registering for the composition scheme under GST, you are liable to pay tax at a fixed rate of 1% to 6% of your turnover. For instance, if you are a manufacturer of goods other than tobacco, ice cream or pan masala, then thanks to the composition GST, you just have to pay 1% tax basis your turnover.
GST composition scheme rules
As per the GST Act, a range of manufacturing and service businesses and traders can register under the GST composition scheme, excluding the following:
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Individuals or businesses who supply goods through an e-commerce portal operator that collects tax at source
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Non-resident taxable persons or casual taxable persons
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Ice cream manufacturers or manufacturers of other edible ice with(out) cocoa as additives
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Manufacturers of pan masala and tobacco products and substitutes
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Individuals or businesses who have purchased goods from unregistered suppliers (allowed if GST is paid on such goods on reverse charge basis)
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Suppliers involved in the supply of goods that are exempt under GST Act
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Suppliers involved in the supply of goods and services
Who can and cannot avail the GST composition scheme?
As a taxpayer, you can opt for the GST composition scheme provided your annual turnover falls within the specified limits. It’s important to note that the GST composition limit includes turnover for all businesses registered under a particular PAN. In general, small manufacturers, traders and service providers can avail of the composite scheme.
What is the GST composition scheme limit?
The composition scheme limit under GST varies depending on the type of business you have.
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For manufacturers and traders: As a newly registered business, your turnover should not exceed Rs.1.5 crore in the current financial year. If you have already registered, then your turnover must not exceed Rs.1.5 crore in the previous financial year.
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For restaurants not serving alcohol: The above terms apply here as well.
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For service providers: As a newly registered business, your turnover should not exceed Rs.50 lakh in the current financial year. If you have already registered, then your turnover must not exceed Rs.50 crore in the previous financial year.
Additionally, the Rs.1.5 crore cap is further limited in Special Category States to Rs.75 lakh. Further, in the event that your turnover exceeds the specified composition scheme limit in a financial year, you will have to convert to the regular GST payment mechanism in order to comply with the gst composition scheme rules.
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