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114138/2017Oct 13, 2017Concessional IGST rate on leasing of motor vehicle... Read Download

This notification prescribes a concessional IGST rate equal to 65% of the applicable rate on inter-State leasing of motor vehicles purchased and leased prior to 1 July 2017, subject to specified conditions. The benefit is available only up to 30 June 2020. The notification provides transitional relief for pre-GST vehicle leases.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent concessional rate notification.

38/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Concessional IGST rate on leasing of motor vehicle...

This notification prescribes a concessional IGST rate equal to 65% of the applicable rate on inter-State leasing of motor vehicles purchased and leased prior to 1 July 2017, subject to specified conditions. The benefit is available only up to 30 June 2020. The notification provides transitional relief for pre-GST vehicle leases.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent concessional rate notification.

114239/2017Oct 13, 2017Amendment to IGST rates and conditions for constru... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising rates and ITC conditions for construction services, passenger transport, goods transport, renting and leasing of motor vehicles, offshore oil and gas contracts, and job work services. It also inserts definitions of “Governmental Authority” and “Government Entity” to clarify applicability of concessional rates.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

39/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Amendment to IGST rates and conditions for constru...

This notification amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising rates and ITC conditions for construction services, passenger transport, goods transport, renting and leasing of motor vehicles, offshore oil and gas contracts, and job work services. It also inserts definitions of “Governmental Authority” and “Government Entity” to clarify applicability of concessional rates.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

11436/2017 rateOct 13, 2017Levy of reduced compensation cess on leasing of mo... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017 by inserting a new entry providing 65% of applicable cess on leasing of motor vehicles purchased and leased prior to 1 July 2017. The concession is available only up to 30 June 2020. It addresses transitional issues relating to pre-GST motor vehicle leases.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 2/2017–Compensation Cess (Rate).

6/2017 rate Oct 13, 2017
Levy of reduced compensation cess on leasing of mo...

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017 by inserting a new entry providing 65% of applicable cess on leasing of motor vehicles purchased and leased prior to 1 July 2017. The concession is available only up to 30 June 2020. It addresses transitional issues relating to pre-GST motor vehicle leases.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 2/2017–Compensation Cess (Rate).

11447/2017 rateOct 13, 2017Concessional compensation cess on supply of certai... Read Download

This notification provides a concessional compensation cess at 65% of the otherwise applicable rate on specified motor vehicles. The concession applies subject to conditions relating to purchase prior to GST and non-availment of input tax credit. The benefit is available only up to 30 June 2020.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — issued in continuation of Notification No. 1/2017–Compensation Cess (Rate).

7/2017 rate Oct 13, 2017
Concessional compensation cess on supply of certai...

This notification provides a concessional compensation cess at 65% of the otherwise applicable rate on specified motor vehicles. The concession applies subject to conditions relating to purchase prior to GST and non-availment of input tax credit. The benefit is available only up to 30 June 2020.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — issued in continuation of Notification No. 1/2017–Compensation Cess (Rate).

114537/2017Oct 4, 2017Furnishing of Letter of Undertaking (LUT) in place... Read Download

This notification allows registered persons to export goods or services without payment of IGST by furnishing a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) instead of a bond. The facility is available to eligible exporters who have not been prosecuted for serious tax offences. It is issued under rule 96A of the CGST Rules.

37/2017 Oct 4, 2017
Furnishing of Letter of Undertaking (LUT) in place...

This notification allows registered persons to export goods or services without payment of IGST by furnishing a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) instead of a bond. The facility is available to eligible exporters who have not been prosecuted for serious tax offences. It is issued under rule 96A of the CGST Rules.

114637/2017 Oct 4, 2017Specification of conditions and safeguards for fur... Read Download

All registered persons making zero-rated supplies are permitted to furnish LUT in place of bond, except persons prosecuted for specified tax offences. LUT is required to be furnished in FORM GST RFD-11 for a financial year. Failure to pay tax with interest within prescribed time results in withdrawal of LUT facility, which is restored upon payment.Effective Date: 4th October, 2017Previous Notification:Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax dated 07.07.2017

37/2017 Oct 4, 2017
Specification of conditions and safeguards for fur...

All registered persons making zero-rated supplies are permitted to furnish LUT in place of bond, except persons prosecuted for specified tax offences. LUT is required to be furnished in FORM GST RFD-11 for a financial year. Failure to pay tax with interest within prescribed time results in withdrawal of LUT facility, which is restored upon payment.Effective Date: 4th October, 2017Previous Notification:Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax dated 07.07.2017

114701/2017 Oct 1, 2017Notification of CGST rate schedules for intra-Stat... Read Download

This notification notifies CGST rates for goods under various schedules, prescribing rates of 0.125%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% based on classification under the Customs Tariff. The schedules comprehensively list goods with applicable rates and form the principal rate notification for goods under GST. It gives effect to GST Council recommendations for implementation of GST from 01.07.2017.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is the principal CGST rate notification for goods under section 9(1).

01/2017 Oct 1, 2017
Notification of CGST rate schedules for intra-Stat...

This notification notifies CGST rates for goods under various schedules, prescribing rates of 0.125%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% based on classification under the Customs Tariff. The schedules comprehensively list goods with applicable rates and form the principal rate notification for goods under GST. It gives effect to GST Council recommendations for implementation of GST from 01.07.2017.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is the principal CGST rate notification for goods under section 9(1).

114836/2017Sep 29, 2017CGST (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2017 Read Download

This notification further amends the CGST Rules, 2017 to rationalise provisions relating to returns, invoice reporting, refund claims and ITC utilisation. The amendments are intended to streamline GST compliance and address operational challenges faced by taxpayers.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 3/2017

36/2017 Sep 29, 2017
CGST (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2017

This notification further amends the CGST Rules, 2017 to rationalise provisions relating to returns, invoice reporting, refund claims and ITC utilisation. The amendments are intended to streamline GST compliance and address operational challenges faced by taxpayers.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 3/2017

114936/2017 Sep 29, 2017Amendment of CGST Rules relating to migration time... Read Download

Rules 24, 118, 119, 120 and 120A are amended to extend timelines for migration and transitional credit. Changes are also made to FORM GST REG-29 relating to cancellation of registration of migrated taxpayers.Effective Date: Date of publication in the Official Gazette

36/2017 Sep 29, 2017
Amendment of CGST Rules relating to migration time...

Rules 24, 118, 119, 120 and 120A are amended to extend timelines for migration and transitional credit. Changes are also made to FORM GST REG-29 relating to cancellation of registration of migrated taxpayers.Effective Date: Date of publication in the Official Gazette

115030/2017Sep 29, 2017Exemption of services relating to transit cargo to... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for supply of services associated with transit cargo to landlocked countries Nepal and Bhutan. The exemption facilitates international trade and transit arrangements without GST burden.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

30/2017 Sep 29, 2017
Exemption of services relating to transit cargo to...

This notification amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for supply of services associated with transit cargo to landlocked countries Nepal and Bhutan. The exemption facilitates international trade and transit arrangements without GST burden.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

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