GST is a pivotal tax reform in India, streamlining indirect taxation for businesses across sectors. One of the fundamental decisions every registered taxpayer must make is choosing between the Composition Scheme and the Regular Scheme.
This week marks the end of the financial year 2024-25. The taxpayers are curious as to what shall be done before this year end to better prepare for the new financial year 2025-26.
To me, the adjudication process under GST, apart from the prolonged non-constitution of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), remains one of the most prominent yet disappointing aspects of the tax regime.
In this article, we will explore the tax and GST implications of outward secondment arrangements in India, with a focus on Service Permanent Establishment (PE) and Fees for Technical Services (FTS), and examine how these implications are influenced by the provisions of DTAAs between India and other countries.
Understand the GST applicability on SEZ transactions, including exemptions, compliance requirements and recent updates for businesses operating in Special Economic Zones
With Notification No. 16/2024-Central Tax (dated August 6, 2024), the Indian government has made the Input Service Distributor (ISD) framework mandatory, effective from April 1, 2025
GST was introduced 8 years ago with an intention to simplify the business activities in India. Government and CBIC are now coming up with multiple mechanisms to facilitate the taxpayers with smooth compliance of law.
Activities to be Undertaken for GST Compliances of FY 2024-25 in March 2025
Understanding the different types of GST registration is crucial for businesses to comply with tax regulations and benefit from various schemes.
BackgroundFrom the inception of GST, there has been confusion with regards to GST applicability on the development and sale of plots.To give a background to thi..