What are the advantages of registering under the Composition Scheme in GST?

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Sakshi Shah

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Last updated on March 16th, 2023

Registration under the Composition Scheme in GST has its own set of advantages and drawbacks. Based on the situation of the business, the advantages and disadvantages must be carefully assessed to decide whether to opt for composition scheme on GST Portal or not.

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Advantages of GST Composition Scheme

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FAQs

When to file return under composition scheme in GST?

FY 2019-20 onwards, a Composite Dealer should file GSTR-4 on an annual basis on or before 30th April from the end of the financial year. They should now pay tax on a quarterly basis under Form GST CMP-08. Earlier up to FY 2018-19, GSTR-4 was filed quarterly or before the 18th of the month from the end of a quarter.

What is the eligibility category for opting for composition levy?

The Composition Scheme is a scheme for payment of GST available to small taxpayers whose aggregate turnover in the preceding financial year did not cross the following threshold limit:
a. Sale of Goods and Restaurant Services – Rs. 1.5 Cr for normal category state
b. Sale of Goods and Restaurant Services – Rs. 75 lacs for special category state
c. Sale of Other Services – Rs. 50 lacs

Which are the Special Category States in which the turnover limit for Composition Levy for Central tax and State tax purpose shall be Rs.75 lacs? 

In the case of the following States, the limit of turnover is Rs. 75 lakhs:
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Assam
3. Manipur
4. Meghalaya
5. Mizoram
6. Nagaland
7. Sikkim
8. Tripura
9. Himachal Pradesh
10. Uttarakhand
11. Jammu & Kashmir

Is it mandatory for a Composition Dealer to maintain detailed records?

No, it is not mandatory for a registered Composition dealer to maintain detailed records as needed by a normal taxpayer.