Types of Registration Under GST
GST registration is differentiated between two types/schemes Regular and Composition. The difference between the two is summarized as under :
Particulars | Regular | Composition |
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Meaning | It is a normal procedural scheme of payment of output tax and considering the eligible input tax credit. | It is a simple and easy scheme for small taxpayers who can get rid of tedious GST formalities and pay GST at a fixed rate of turnover. |
Returns | 1) GSTR-1 (Monthly or quarterly as the case may be)
2) GSTR-3b (monthly basis) 3) Annual return in Form GSTR-9 or GSTR-9C |
1) GSTR-4 on an annual basis
2) Annual return in Form GSTR-9A. 3) GST CMP-08 – statement for tax paid on quarterly basis. |
Supply Allowed | Both Intrastate and interstate | Only Intra-state |
Tax Collection | Allowed to collect taxes from customers at the prescribed rates of particular goods and services. | Not allowed to collect composition tax. |
Condition to opt | Any person can opt Regular scheme at any time. | A taxpayer whose turnover is below Rs 1.5 crore or Rs 75 lakh (In case of North-Eastern states and Himachal Pradesh ) can opt for Composition Scheme in the beginning of the Financial year. |
Supply services | The limit is 20 Lakhs and the tax rates are as per the particulars of the services. | The limit is 50 Lakhs and the tax rate will be @6% of the turnover. |
Who Cannot opt the Scheme | No exceptions |
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Specified Condition of Scheme | If a taxable person is registered under this scheme, then no other business under the same PAN take registration as composition scheme. |
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GST payment | The GST is payable as follows :
Output GST – Input GST +Tax on reverse charge |
GST Payment has to be made out of pocket for the supplies made as follows :
GST on supplies made. + Tax on reverse charge |
Merits |
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Demerits | More compliance (number of returns to be filled.)·
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Good for | 1) Your customer can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) if eligible, so big buyer will not avoid buying from you.
2) Good for B2B model (selling to resellers) 3) It is suitable for the large scale of business. |
1) Beneficial for small suppliers, intra-state local suppliers and restaurant sector as It prevents them from various procedural compliance and gives a hassle free working environment.
Also, GST will increase the prices of the products. 2) Good for B2C business model (selling directly to end customers.) 3) Suitable for not so huge business. |
Turnover of all businesses registered with the same PAN should be taken into consideration to calculate turnover.
Documents Required for GST Registration :
CONSTITUTION OF BUSINESS ENTITY | DOCUMENTS REQUIRED |
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Sole Proprietorship / Individual | 1. PAN card,
2. Aadhaar Card, 3. Passport size photo of the sole proprietor. 4. Registered Office Address proof:- certificate (NOC) from the owner of the rented property. 5. Bank account details- a copy of the cancelled cheque, the front page of passbook or bank statement |
Partnership/Limited Liability Partnership | 1. Documents of Partners : PAN Card, Passport size photograph and Address Proof of Partners,
2. Partnership Deed, 3. PAN card of Firm, 4. Registered Office Address proof : 5. Bank account details- a copy of the cancelled cheque, the front page of passbook or bank statement 6. Additional documents in case of LLP– Copy of Board Resolution, Registration Certificate of the LLP |
Private Limited / Public Limited / One Person Company (Indian or Foreign) | 1. PAN Card of the company
2. Registration Certificate of the Company (Certification of incorporation) given by MCA 3. Memorandum of Association (MOA) /Articles of Association (AOA) 4. PAN card, Passport size Photograph and Aadhaar card of all Directors, 5. PAN card and Aadhaar card of the authorized signatory. 6. Board Resolution or any other proof of appointing authorized signatory 7. Registered Office Address proof:- 8. Bank account details- a copy of the cancelled cheque, the front page of passbook or bank statement |
HUF | 1. PAN card of HUF
2. PAN Card and Aadhaar card of Karta 3. Passport size Photograph of Owner 4. Registered Office Address proof:- 5. Bank account details- a copy of the cancelled cheque, the front page of passbook or bank statement |
Society or Trust or Club | 1. Pan Card of society/Trust/Club
2. Registration Certificate of society or club 3. Passport size Photograph and PAN Card of Promoter/ Partners 4. PAN card and Aadhaar card of the authorized signatory. 5. Board Resolution or any other proof of appointing authorized signatory 6. Registered Office Address proof:- 7. Bank account details- a copy of the cancelled cheque, the front page of passbook or bank statement |