GST Amendment: Key Highlights for Businesses

Notification Introduction: Government, under section 7(3) of UTGST Act, amends notification No. 13/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated June 28, 2017.

Amendment to Serial Number 1: Exclusion of the phrase "who has not paid union territory tax at the rate of 6%" from serial number 1, column (2).

New Proviso Inserted: A new proviso added specifying conditions where the supplier, registered under CGST Act, opts to pay tax on GTA services under forward charge.

Changes to Serial Number 5: Omission of the phrase "by way of speed post, express parcel post, life insurance, and agency services" from sub-clause (2) of item (i) in serial number 5.

Addition of Serial Number 5AA: Inclusion of a new serial number 5AA, pertaining to the service of renting residential dwellings to a registered person.

Introduction of Annexure III: Addition of Annexure III, providing a declaration format for suppliers opting to pay tax on GTA services under forward charge.

Effective Date: The amendment is effective from July 18, 2022, impacting relevant transactions from this date.

Businesses must take note of these changes to ensure compliance with the modified provisions under the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act.