Sec 31 of CGST act
Vipin Bhati (9 Points)
23 January 2020Vipin Bhati (9 Points)
23 January 2020
CA Jyoti Tutorials
(37 Points)
Replied 06 June 2020
As per section 31 of the CGST Act, 2017 an invoice for supply of goods needs to be issued before or at the time of removal of goods for supply to the recipient where the supply involves movement of goods. However, in other cases, invoice needs to be issued before or at the time of delivery of goods or making available goods to the recipient.
Similarly, an invoice for supply of services needs to be issued before or after the provision of service but not later than thirty days from the date of provision of service.
There are various rules regarding Time of Supply of Goods and Services.
debora M
(BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER)
(1697 Points)
Replied 11 June 2020
Section 31 of CGST Act, 2017 explains Tax invoice as below: (The amendments if any will also be updated here soon).
The extract of Section 31 of CGST Act,2017 quoted below:
31 Tax invoice
31. (1) A registered person supplying taxable goods shall, before or at the time of,—
(a) removal of goods for supply to the recipient, where the supply involves
movement of goods; or
(b) delivery of goods or making available thereof to the recipient, in any other
case,
issue a tax invoice showing the descripttion, quantity and value of goods, the tax charged
thereon and such other particulars as may be prescribed:
Provided that the Government may, on the recommendations of the Council, by
notification, specify the categories of goods or supplies in respect of which a tax invoice
shall be issued, within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.