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F. No. 190354/176/2022-TRU
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)
New Delhi, the 13th July, 2022
Notification No. 05/2022 - Integrated Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend Notification No 10/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OFINDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i)]
GSR (E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 5 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.10/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 685(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-
In the said notification, in the Table, -
(A). against serial number 2, in column (2), -
- the words, figures and symbols “who has not paid integrated tax at the rate of 12%,” shall be omitted;
- after the proviso the following proviso shall be inserted, namely: -
“Provided further that nothing contained in this entry shall apply where, -- the supplier has taken registration under the CGST Act, 2017 read with clause (v) of Section 20 of the IGST Act, 2017 and exercised the option to pay tax on the services of GTA in relation to transport of goods supplied by him under forward charge, and
- the supplier has issued a tax invoice to the recipient charging Integrated Tax at the applicable rates and has made a declaration as prescribed in Annexure III on such invoice issued by him.”
(B). against serial number 6, in column (2), in sub-clause (2), in item (i), the words “by way of speed post, express parcel post, life insurance, and agency services provided to a person other than Central Government, State Government or Union territory or local authority” shall be omitted;
(C). after serial number 6A and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely: -
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| “6AA | Service by way of renting of residential dwelling to a registered person. | Any person | Any registered person.”; |
(D). After Annexure II, the following annexure shall be inserted, namely: -
“Annexure III
Declaration
I/we have taken registration under the CGST Act, 2017 read with clause (v) of section 20 of IGST Act, 2017and have exercised the option to pay tax on services of GTA in relation to transport of goods supplied by us during the Financial Year____________ under forward charge.”.
II. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 18th July, 2022.
(Rajeev Ranjan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Note: -The principal notification no. 10/2017 -Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28thJune, 2017 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R. 685 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017 and was last amended vide notification no. 28/2019 -Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 31st December, 2019 published in the official gazette vide number G.S.R. 973(E), dated the 31st December, 2019.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 05/2022 - Integrated Tax (Rate)
Q1: What is Notification No. 05/2022 – Integrated Tax (Rate) about?
Answer:
This notification, issued on 13th July 2022, amends Notification No. 10/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate). It introduces changes related to Goods Transport Agency (GTA) services, renting of residential dwellings, and modifies certain conditions regarding IGST liability. The notification became effective from 18th July 2022.
Q2: What major changes were made regarding GTA (Goods Transport Agency) services?
Answer:
The words “who has not paid IGST at 12%” were removed.
A new proviso allows GTA service providers to opt for forward charge if: They are registered under GST.
They charge IGST in the invoice at applicable rates.
They declare their choice in Annexure III on the invoice.
👉 For smooth GST compliance on GTA, check GST Compliance.
Q3: What new service category has been inserted?
Answer:
A new entry 6AA was added in the notification:
Service: Renting of residential dwelling to a registered person.
Taxpayer liable: The registered person (under reverse charge).
This change brings residential property rented to businesses under GST net.
Q4: How does this notification affect postal and insurance services?
Answer:
Earlier, exemptions were available for services like speed post, express parcel post, life insurance, and agency services provided to certain recipients. After this notification, the words referring to such exemptions were omitted, meaning a wider applicability of IGST now.
Q5: What is Annexure III mentioned in the notification?
Answer:
Annexure III is a declaration format that GTA service providers must include in invoices if they opt for forward charge under GST. It confirms that the taxpayer has chosen to pay GST on GTA services for the financial year.
Q6: From when did Notification No. 05/2022 – Integrated Tax (Rate) become applicable?
Answer:
The notification came into effect from 18th July 2022. Businesses providing or receiving GTA services or renting residential dwellings had to comply with the new provisions from this date.
Q7: What is the impact of this notification on businesses renting residential properties?
Answer:
If a residential dwelling is rented to an unregistered person (individual use) → No GST applies.
If rented to a registered person (like a company or business) → GST is applicable under reverse charge mechanism (RCM).
👉 Businesses can simplify GST registration here: GST Registration.
Q8: How can businesses ensure compliance under this amendment?
Answer:
GTA service providers must issue proper invoices with Annexure III declaration.
Businesses renting residential dwellings must self-pay GST under RCM.
Proper accounting entries and GST return filings must reflect these changes.
👉 For professional help, consult a GST Expert.
Q9: How does this amendment benefit the GST system?
Answer:
✅ Brings clarity on GTA taxation.
✅ Expands tax base by including business rentals of residences.
✅ Reduces ambiguity on exempt postal/insurance services.
✅ Enhances compliance structure with clear documentation (Annexure III).
Q10: Where can taxpayers get help in implementing these changes?
Answer:
Taxpayers can seek assistance from GST professionals for:
GST Return Filing: GST Return Filing
Private Limited Company Compliance: ROC Compliance
Business Setup & Advisory: Setup Business
🔑 Summary
Notification No. 05/2022 – Integrated Tax (Rate) clarifies GST applicability on GTA services and residential rental services. It ensures better compliance with invoice declarations (Annexure III) and expands the GST base by bringing more transactions under the tax net.
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