Sandesh Shet (student) (202 Points)
16 May 2017
Dhirajlal Rambhia
(SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.)
(166632 Points)
Replied 16 May 2017
Q1. Who can opt for Composition Scheme?
Ans. Businesses dealing only in goods can only opt for composition scheme. Services providers have been kept outside the scope of this scheme. However a restaurant owner may also opt for the scheme.
This holds true if your annual turnover is below Rs 50 Lakhs.
Q2. What is the tax rate applicable on a composition dealer?
Ans. A registered taxpayer, who is registered under the Composite Scheme will pay tax at a rate not more than 1% for manufacturer, 2.5% for restaurant sector and 0.5% for other suppliers of turnover.
Q3. Must a Composition Dealer maintain detailed records?
Ans. No, a dealer registered under composition scheme is not required to maintain detailed records as in the case of a normal taxpayer.
Q4. Do Composition Dealers have the option to avail Input Tax Credit?
Ans. No, a Composition Dealer is not allowed to avail input tax credit of GST paid to their supplier.
Q5. Can a Composition Dealer issue Tax Invoice?
Ans. No. Since a Composition Dealer is not allowed to avail input tax credit, such a dealer cannot issue a tax invoice as well. A buyer from composition dealer will not be able to claim input tax on such goods.
Q6. Which returns are required to be filed by a taxable person registered under Composite Scheme?
Ans. The taxable person is required to furnish only one return i.e. GSTR-4 on a quarterly basis and an annual return in FORM GSTR-9A.
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