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[F. No. S. 31011/25/2017-ST-I-DoR]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the 28th September, 2018
Saka 1940
Notification No. 13/2018 - Union Territory Tax: seeks to notify the rate of tax collection at source (TCS) to be collected by every electronic commerce operator for inter-union territory (without legislature) taxable supplies.
[To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)]
G.S.R. …… (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 22 read with Section 21 of Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (14 of the 2017), Section 20 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017) and sub-section (1) of Section 52 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council,
Hereby notifies that every electronic commerce operator, not being an agent, shall collect an amount calculated at a rate of one per cent. of the net value of inter-Union Territory (without legislature) taxable supplies made through it by other suppliers where the consideration with respect to such supplies is to be collected by the said operator.
2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of October, 2018.
(Rajendra Kumar)
Under Secretary to the
Govt. of India
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 13/2018 – Union Territory Tax
Q1: What is Notification No. 13/2018 - Union Territory Tax?
Answer:
It notifies 1% TCS rate for e-commerce operators on inter-UT taxable supplies. 13
Q2: What is the TCS rate under this notification?
Answer:
1% of net value of taxable supplies. 13
Q3: From when is it effective?
Answer:
1 October 2018. 13
Q4: Who has to collect TCS?
Answer:
Electronic commerce operators (not being agents).
Q5: Does seller pay this from pocket?
Answer:
No. It is deducted from sale proceeds and credited to seller’s GST ledger.
Q6: What is “net value of taxable supplies”?
Answer:
Total taxable supplies through operator minus returns in same month.
Q7: Is TCS applicable on exempt supplies?
Answer:
No, only taxable supplies.
Q8: Is TCS applicable if operator does not collect payment?
Answer:
No, only when operator collects consideration.
Q9: What return is filed for TCS?
Answer:
GSTR-8.
Q10: Can seller claim TCS credit?
Answer:
Yes, credited to electronic cash ledger.
Q11: Is registration mandatory for sellers on e-commerce?
Answer:
Generally yes, even if below threshold.
Q12: Does this apply to Delhi or Puducherry?
Answer:
No, only UTs without legislature.
Q13: Is TCS different from TDS under GST?
Answer:
Yes, TDS applies to Government departments; TCS applies to e-commerce operators.
Q14: What happens if operator fails to collect TCS?
Answer:
Liable for interest and penalty under GST law.
Q15: Where can I get help with GST compliance for e-commerce?
Answer:
Consult Finodha GST Experts:
https://finodha.in/gst-compliance/
🏁 Conclusion
Notification No. 13/2018 - Union Territory Tax plays a critical role in GST compliance for e-commerce operators operating in Union Territories without legislature.
Download PDF: Notification No. 13/2018 – Union Territory Tax
More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/
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