FAQ 2 – Reverse Charge Mechanism

FAQ 2 – Reverse Charge Mechanism

Goods & Services Tax

Generally in a transaction, the person supplying goods/services has to pay tax. But in certain circumstances, instead of supplier, the recipient of goods/services pays tax. This is called Reverse Charge Mechanism. This was in Service Tax and has been continued in GST. Go through these FAQ’s to gain a deeper knowledge about RCM.

In case of GTA Services, provided to an Individual not registered under GST and not a business entity, liability to pay GST is on

·       Supplier


Lottery procured from State Government by a lottery distributor, GST is payable by:

·       Lottery Distributor


If a supplier is under the Composition scheme, does RCM still apply to the recipient?

·       Yes


Reverse charge u/s 9(3) of the CGST Act is applicable on:-

·       Notified Goods & Services



Reverse Charge is applicable on:

·       Both intra and interstate supplies



Reverse Charge is applicable on:

·       On both supplies and advances



Sponsorship services provided by Mr. A to M/s AB Ltd., liability to pay GST is on:

·       M/s AB Ltd


If Tobacco leaves procured from an Agriculturist by a registered person, then: -

·       Reverse charge is applicable



Banking services provided by Department of post are:

·       Exempt from GST



Which of the following services are covered under Reverse Charge Mechanism under Section 9(3) of CGST Act, 2017 i. Legal Consultancy ii. Goods Transport Agency iii. Manpower Supply iv. Rent-a-Cab

·       i & ii – Legal Consultancy and GTA



If a supplier is under the threshold for registration and provides the proof for the same,does the recipient still have to comply with Reverse Charge Provisions?

·       Yes



What are the supplies on which reverse charge mechanism would apply under section 9(4) of CGST Act?

·       Inward supply of goods or services or both from an unregistered dealer



The exemption from Reverse Charge Mechanism is available for Goods and Services from unregistered dealers upto a maximum of (under Notification 8 / 2017)-

·       5,000 per day for all URD purchases under Section 9(4)

 

 

In case of renting of land, inside an Industrial estate, by State Government to a manufacturing company, GST is :

·       Applicable under Normal Charge



Silk yarn procured by M/s ABC Silks Ltd.(registered) from a Trader(Manufactures silk yarn ), GST is payable by:

·       M/s ABC Silks Ltd



Sitting Fees received by director of XYZ Ltd., is liable for GST in the hands of the……… 

·       XYZ Ltd



When can credit for tax paid under Reverse Charge Mechanism be taken?

·       Same month

 

 

Services by an Insurance Agent to Ms. ABC Insurance Co. Ltd., GST is to be paid by:

·       ABC Insurance Co. Ltd.



M/s. PQR Ltd. has availed rent-a-cab service from M/s ABC Travels (Proprietor) service then: 

·       Reverse charge is applicable if ABC Travels is not registered.



If all supplies made by a supplier are covered under RCM, should they still register under the Act if the threshold exceeds the prescribed limit?

·       No - Notification No. 05/2017- Central Tax