Gst migration

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20 December 2016 Dear experts I want to know whether GST migration is mandatory for existing registered service provider and manufacturers

CA. Vinodh Kothari

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20 December 2016 Yes it is mandatory for all the existing registered dealer to get them self migrated to GST Website.

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20 December 2016 sir i am not asking migration for dealers i am asking for servise provider. wherther migration is mandatory for service provider

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RAJESH KUMAR KHANDELWAL

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21 December 2016 Yes. It is Mandatory.

CA. Vinodh Kothari

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22 December 2016 Registered Dealer refer to all types of assessee registered under VAT/CST/Service Tax/Central Excise.

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22 December 2016 Thanks sir i further want to know from which date GST migration for service providers will start.

Asha Kanta Sharma

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27 July 2024 ### **GST Migration for Service Providers**

**GST Migration Timeline for Service Providers**

1. **Introduction of GST:**
- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on July 1, 2017. All service providers, along with other businesses, were required to migrate to the GST regime from their existing tax regimes (e.g., Service Tax, VAT, and CST) starting from this date.

2. **Service Tax to GST Migration:**
- **Pre-GST Registration:** Service providers already registered under Service Tax were required to migrate to GST using their existing Service Tax registration details.
- **Provisional IDs and Migration:** Service providers received Provisional IDs from the GST Portal, which were used to complete the migration process.

3. **Migration Process:**
- **Migration Window:** The migration process started in the months leading up to the GST rollout (from April 2017 to June 2017) and was open for service providers and other businesses to complete their migration before July 1, 2017.
- **Finalization of Registration:** Existing Service Tax assessees were required to complete their registration and migration process on the GST Portal by entering details from their Service Tax registration.

4. **Post-GST Implementation:**
- **Compliance:** From July 1, 2017, all service providers had to comply with GST regulations, including issuing GST-compliant invoices, filing GST returns, and adhering to GST rules and rates.

5. **Ongoing Compliance:**
- **Regular Updates:** Service providers must regularly update their GST registration details and compliance status on the GST Portal as per the latest regulations.

### **Key Points for Service Providers**

- **Provisional ID:** If you were a service provider under the Service Tax regime, you would have received a Provisional ID to migrate to GST.
- **Final Registration:** Ensure that you have completed the final registration process on the GST Portal.
- **Compliance:** From July 1, 2017, service providers need to adhere to GST rules, file returns, and pay taxes as per GST regulations.

### **Additional Resources**

1. **GST Portal:** [GST Portal](https://www.gst.gov.in/) - for all registration and compliance-related activities.
2. **Helpdesk:** Consult the GST helpdesk or a GST practitioner for assistance with migration and compliance issues.

If you need assistance with specific aspects of GST migration or have any further questions, consulting with a GST professional or tax consultant is recommended to ensure accurate and compliant practices.