It is a voluntary and an optional scheme with simpler returns and lesser compliance under GST. A business is compelled to register under GST if their aggregate turnover in a financial year exceeds the threshold limit. The threshold limit for the Composition Scheme of the goods and restaurant services is at 1.5 Cr. (Rs.75 lacs for special category states) and Rs.50 lacs for other services during a financial year. Businesses can opt for Composition Scheme on the GST Portal.
GST Portal – Steps to Opt In for Composition Scheme
- Login to GST Portal
Login to your account on GST Portal using valid username and password
- Navigate to Application to Opt for Composition Scheme
Go to Services > Registration > Application to Opt for Composition Scheme
- Application Page
The application page will display various details such as GSTIN and the legal name of the business, jurisdiction, address etc of the business
- Composition Declaration & Verification
Click on the check-box. This indicates that you abide by the conditions and restrictions of Taxpayers who are under this scheme.
Click on the “Verification” check-box. This states that the information given by you is true. Furthermore, you haven’t concealed any information from the authority.
- Verification tab
Before the submission of the application, you have to provide details such as “Name of Authorized Signatory” and “Place”. Submit the application using EVC or DSC (Digital Signature Certificate).
- Warning Message
As a result of the submission of the application, we receive a “Warning” message. Click on “Proceed” to move forward
- Sign with DSC
If you need to submit the application using DSC, move to the emSigner Window. Select the desired signature required for the application and click on “Sign”
- Success Message
After the completion of the DSC authentication, you will receive a Success message. An ARN will be generated and sent to your registered e-mail and SMS in next 15 minutes.
FAQs
a. Trader of Goods = 1% ( CGST 0.5% & SGST 0.5%)
b. Manufacturer of Goods = 2% (CGST 1% & SGST 1%)
c. Restaurant Services = 5% (CGST 2.5% & SGST 2.5%)
d. Other Services = 6% (CGST 3% & SGST 3%)
Yes, the Composition Scheme for services (other than restaurant services) has been introduced with an initial limit of Rs 50 Lakh, taxable at 6%, beginning from April 1, 2019. In the case of Restaurant Services, the threshold limit is Rs. 1.5 Cr (Rs. 75 lacs for special category states) taxable at 5%.
A Composition Dealer has to file one return i.e. GSTR-4 on an annual basis, GST CMP-08 on a quarterly basis.