GST Portal + Advisory Services
GST advisory services focus on the overall tax performance of a business. It develops a strategic approach in areas such as stock transfers, an input tax credit, refunds, valuation, classification, export benefits and so on.
Documents Required from Directors, Shareholders
- Pan Card Copy (Mandatory)
- ID Proof (Any one) – Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport Copy/ Aadhaar Card
- Address Proof – Latest Bank Statement/ Latest Telephone or Mobile Bill/ Latest Electricity Bill.(MUST be less than 30 days old)
- Passport Size Photograph
Documents Required for Registered Office Address
- NOC – No Objection Certificate from the Owner of the Property
- Address Proof – Latest Telephone Bill or Mobile Bill/ Gas Bill/ Electricity Bill (MUST be less than 30 days old)
How Does GST Advisory Work For You?
A GST advisory helps the company stay current with the GST compliance and also make GST filing simplified. Efinac helps you in 3 simple ways –
Tax Review
Transition Assistance
Transaction Mapping
GST (Goods and Services Tax) India - An Overview
The Government of India has implemented an indirect tax, namely GST from 1st July 2017 on most domestic goods and services. The seller reduces the GST on the product and then forward the same to the Government. So, we can say GST is one tax, one nation and it is providing revenue to the government.
GST is India’s first major sweeping tax reform in decades. This regime has rationalised tax collection and simplified compliance procedures to a great extent. Businesses that once had to register for a wide range of taxes, i.e., VAT, Excise Duty, Service Tax, CST, Octroi, Luxury Tax and Entertainment Tax, -- now only require a GST registration. GST is strictly an Indirect tax applied to the cost of certain goods and services while Income tax comes under Direct tax. This value-added tax is levied on all goods and service providers in the domestic market. However, not all businesses require a registration.
Any business offering sale of goods with annual turnover of Rs 40 lacs or service with annual turnover of 20 lacs would require the registration for GST and have a valid GST Number. Remember that the GST is levied on supply, not sales. Therefore, stock-taking, discounts and freebies also come under the GST net. Businesses selling to other states must register for GST, regardless of turnover.
Features of GST
GST is a comprehensive, value added indirect tax on goods and services, which has made India a unified market.
Some of the key features of GST are:
1.Dual tax structure: There is a center and state tax levied for every supply of goods and services and these are termed Centre GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST), respectively
2. IGST on inter-state supplies: Integrated GST (IGST) on inter-state supplies where the revenue is shared by both the Centre and the Consumption state.
3. Supply between two establishments of same legal entity taxable: The supply of goods between the agent and the principal are taxable. The “gifts” given by employers to employees exceedding INR 50,000 are taxable.
4. Imports and exports: All imports are treated as inter-state supplies and do attract IGST. all exports are zero rated.
5. Tax administration: An online system for tax, however, there are GST Facilitation centers, GSPs, ASPs that assist taxpayers in filing the returns, registrations, etc.
Composition scheme
The GST regime offers reduced tax liabilities to businesses under the composition scheme. These businesses must have a supply turnover of under Rs. 50 lakh, and will also not be able to avail of input-credit. This scheme will not, however, apply to the service industry or to businesses making inter-state sales.
What is GST in India ?
In March 29, 2017 the Indian government declared the Goods and Service Tax to unify the state economies and enhance the overall economic growth of the country. Act according to which the GST is an indirect tax that subsumes all other taxes. This Act became effective on July 1 2017 and since then GST has replaced all the taxes that were existed previously. GST is a comprehensive tax that is imposed at every stage of sale.
How the GST system works in India
GST is a comprehensive, value-added tax imposed on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services. GST is a single unified system that is applied across the country.
How GST Will Transform India
As GST removes the cascading effect of taxes and the economic barriers between the states, it will be beneficial for businesses and consumers. For instance, if a product has a tax rate of 20%, this is inclusive of central and state government’s taxes. The seller can manufacture in one state and supply to other states with no taxes. Also, the consumers would be subject to only this indirect tax and no other taxes. GST helps government in creating a common market with common procedures, thereby reducing the corruption.
How to do GST registration on www.gst.gov.in?
This must be done on GST portal gst.gov.in. It is a simple 11-step process
What is GST Registration?
GST refers to Goods and Services Tax which subsumes all taxes such as Sales tax, Service tax, Excise duty etc. into GST.
GST registration is required primarily if your annual sales are more than Rs. 20 Lakh. Even if your sales are less than Rs. 20 Lakh, we suggest that you voluntarily opt for GST registration because:
- You will not get any tax refunds on purchases (e.g. if you buy goods worth Rs 1 lakh in a year, and tax rate is 28% – you will lose tax refund of Rs. 28,000).
- You cannot sell outside your state
- GST registration typically takes between 2-6 working days. You need to file your application with the department and sign it with your digital signature.
How to do GST registration on www.gst.gov.in?
This must be done on GST portal gst.gov.in. It is a simple 11-step process
What is GST Registration?
GST refers to Goods and Services Tax which subsumes all taxes such as Sales tax, Service tax, Excise duty etc. into GST.
GST registration is required primarily if your annual sales are more than Rs. 20 Lakh. Even if your sales are less than Rs. 20 Lakh, we suggest that you voluntarily opt for GST registration because:
- You will not get any tax refunds on purchases (e.g. if you buy goods worth Rs 1 lakh in a year, and tax rate is 28% – you will lose tax refund of Rs. 28,000).
- You cannot sell outside your state
- GST registration typically takes between 2-6 working days. You need to file your application with the department and sign it with your digital signature.
Efinac GST advantages
Efinac is using the internet to simplify time-consuming paperwork. Over the past five years, we have helped tens of thousands of start-ups register themselves, protect their intellectual property, secure funding from Venture Capitalists & comply with the many regulations of the MCA.
STARTUP-FRIENDLY
3% of all business registrations and climbing
COST-EFFICIENT
9 crore in professional fees saved every year
TIME-SAVING
42,000 hours freed up for Indian business owners
CONTINUOUS SUPPORT
160-strong team available for assistance
Why Efinac
1 Business Day
Efinac can connect you with a GST expert in just one working day. And if you're not totally satisfied, we'll take another day to find a replacement. All at the lowest price, both online and offline.
9.1 Customer Score
We make your interaction with government as smooth as is possible by doing all the paperwork for you. We will also give you absolute clarity on the process to set realistic expectations.
160 Strong Team
Our team of experienced business advisors are a phone call away, should you have any queries about the process. But we'll try to ensure that your doubts are cleared before they even arise.
Recent Updates
Gujarat High Court Passes Order To Empower GST Officials To Arrest Tax Evaders!
Oct 30, 2020
The Gujarat High Court has recently passed an order that allows GST officials to authorize the arrest of individuals who don't pay their GST taxes as per section 69 of the CGST Act. As per this act, GST officials can exercise their power to arrest individuals without the conclusion of assessment or determining the amount of tax evaded.
FM Introduces Simplified Return for GST
05th April: In her budget speech for the FY 2020-21, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced the introduction of a simplified GST return format with effect from 1st April 2020. The GST Council also approved the format of the simplified GST returns. It will help SMEs and Service Tax holders to transit smoothly through the taxation system.
March 1st, 2020: The GST Lottery Scheme From April 1st, 2020
Under the GST lottery scheme, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs will provide a chance to merchants and consumers to win up to Rs.1 crore. The government presents this scheme to encourage customers to get bills while making purchases.
March 7th, 2020: GST Officers Frame Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
GST officers frame the SOP, after meeting at the 3rd national conference on March 6th, for physical spot verification of risky taxpayers and for blocking and unblocking of ITC, an official statement said.
March 8th, 2020: GST Cannot Be Levied For Some Organizations
Collecting membership subscriptions, for some organizations like Rotaract clubs, which is utilized for administrative expenses and holding regular meetings of the club cannot be treated as their income. In such cases, GST cannot be levied.
FAQ
The QRMP scheme applies to registered taxpayers who have an aggregate turnover equal to or less than ₹5 crores in the previous financial year. Under this scheme, businesses will be allowed to file returns every quarter instead of every month. Taxes have to be paid every month.
It is not possible to revise the GST returns. That is why it is advised to get professionals to file your returns. Changes can be made to the details provided in the next period’s return form amendment section.
Yes, the process for GST registration is online completely. You can do everything in the personalised dashboard we provide for you.
We ensure that all your returns are filed on time and no delays happen as long as you provide us with all the details and documents in time. If there is an erroneous delay on our part, we will bear the late fees for the same.
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