GSTR-4 and CMP-08

All About Composition Scheme

Section 10 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Rule 62 of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Composition Scheme is available for any taxpayer with a turnover below Rs. 1.5 crore, who can choose to opt for it. The limit is Rs. 75 lacs for a taxpayer who wants to opt for composition scheme and resides in North eastern states and Himachal Pradesh. A composition dealer is allowed to provide services up to a maximum of ten percent of their turnover or Rs. 5 lakhs, whichever amount is higher. 

A person who wishes to opt for the scheme needs to file GST CMP-02 with the government. The scheme is not available for the following:

  • Manufacturers of ice cream, pan masala, or tobacco.
  • Persons involved in making inter-state supplies.
  • Casual taxable persons or non-resident taxable persons.

The advantages of registering under a composition scheme for a taxpayer is lesser number of compliances and limited tax liability.

Essentials for opting for a composition scheme:

  • Goods which are not taxable under GST cannot be supplied by the dealer.
  • Dealer opting for this scheme cannot claim ITC
  • Words ‘Composition Taxable Person’ is required to be displayed on signboard/notice at the place of business
  • For transactions under RCM, tax at normal rates is to be paid
  • If a person is carrying different businesses under the same PAN, then all such businesses to be registered altogether in the scheme
  • Every bill of supply to mention the words ‘composition taxable person’ 

Returns to be filed by a Composition Tax Payer:

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