30 May 2017
I run a Xerox shop...my turnover is less than 50 lacs....can I avail of composite scheme of 1 per....as there is no clarity fr my line of business if it's service or manufacture..pleasure helppp
31 May 2017
I run a Xerox shop...my turnover is less than 50 lacs....can I avail of composite scheme of 1 per....as there is no clarity fr my line of business if it's service or manufacture..pleasure helppp
20 July 2024
If you run a Xerox shop and your turnover is less than 50 lakhs, you are eligible to opt for the Composition Scheme under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India. Here are the details and considerations:
### Composition Scheme Overview
The Composition Scheme is available to certain taxpayers with a turnover up to a specified limit. Under this scheme:
1. **Tax Rate**: You pay a fixed percentage of your turnover as tax instead of the regular GST rates. For your business category (supply of services), the applicable rate is 1% of your turnover.
2. **Turnover Limit**: The turnover limit for availing the Composition Scheme is 50 lakhs annually. Since your turnover is less than this amount, you qualify.
3. **Simplicity**: It simplifies compliance because you file quarterly returns instead of monthly returns.
### Eligibility for Xerox Shop
- **Nature of Business**: A Xerox shop typically falls under the category of services for GST purposes, specifically under "Printing and reproduction of recorded media" (Service Accounting Code - SAC 998912).
- **Composite Scheme Applicability**: As a service provider, you can opt for the Composition Scheme with a tax rate of 1% on your turnover. This is beneficial if your customers are primarily end consumers (B2C transactions).
### Procedure to Opt for Composition Scheme
To avail of the Composition Scheme:
1. **File Form GST CMP-02**: You need to file Form GST CMP-02 to opt into the Composition Scheme.
2. **Compliance**: Once opted, you need to comply with the requirements of the Composition Scheme, including issuing bills of supply instead of tax invoices.
3. **Quarterly Returns**: File quarterly returns using Form GSTR-4 instead of monthly returns.
### Considerations
- **Input Tax Credit**: You cannot claim input tax credit (ITC) on purchases made under the Composition Scheme. This might impact your cost structure and pricing.
- **Threshold Review**: Ensure your turnover remains below 50 lakhs annually to continue under the Composition Scheme.
### Conclusion
Given your turnover is less than 50 lakhs and you operate a Xerox shop (which is considered a service), you can opt for the Composition Scheme with a tax rate of 1% on your turnover. It simplifies your GST compliance and could be beneficial if most of your transactions are B2C.
For accurate implementation and compliance with GST regulations, it's advisable to consult with a GST expert or a chartered accountant who can guide you through the registration and compliance process specific to your business.
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