Other Briefings
GST Compliance for Input Service Distributors, TDS, TCS in India
We discuss the GST returns for input service distributors, TDS for purchasers of goods and services when making payments to suppliers, and TCS for e-commerce operators in India.
GST Compliance for Non-Resident Businesspersons, Diplomats, UN Personnel in India
Last year saw an overhaul of the indirect tax system in India with the establishment of the goods and services tax (GST). Here we discuss GST compliance for non-resident businesspersons and diplomatic missions in India.
GSTR-3B: Filing GST Returns in India
GSTR-3B is an alternate form to GSTR-3 till June 2018. We evaluate how its introduction to ease the changeover for businesses from the previous tax system has panned out.
The GST in India: Tax Rates Slashed, Some Compliance Relaxed
Last week, the GST Council announced several revisions to the indirect tax regime, making it more business-friendly. In this article, we highlight the most significant changes announced.
Reverse Charge Mechanism in the Import of Services under GST
The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime introduces the reverse charge mechanism (RCM) to ensure the government receives tax on supplies of goods and services by unregistered suppliers. This article briefly discusses the mechanism.
Flexi-Staffing Industry in India: GST Impact, Regulations
Under GST, the tax rate on all staffing firms is pegged at 18 percent. This article discusses the impact of GST on the flexible staffing industry, and its impact on doing business in India.
GST Relief for Exporters, Small Businesses and Crackdown on Shell Companies – India Regulatory Brief
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the latest decisions from the October meeting of the GST Council, the federal approval of foreign investments in single brand retail, and the government’s crackdown on black money operations.
Exporters in India Suffer under GST Regime – Delays in Refund Processing, Malfunctioning System
Exporters in India are facing a major working capital crunch under refund rules of GST law and the malfunctioning of the GSTN system. We briefly discuss these challenges and the government response.
