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GST Composition Scheme-5 New FAQ after amendments made by the GST Council in its 22nd meeting.

GST Composition Scheme-5 New FAQ after amendments made by the GST Council in its 22nd meeting. 

1 Till when can I avail the option of composition under the increased threshold? The facility of availing composition under the increased threshold shall be available to both migrated and new taxpayers up to 31.03.2018. The option once exercised shall become operational from the first day of the month immediately succeding the month in which the option to avail the composition scheme is exercised.
2. How will I file returns if I avail the option of composition in the middle of a quarter?  New entrants to this scheme shall have to file return in Form GSTR-4 only for that portion of the quarter from when the scheme becomes operational and shall file return as a normal taxpayer for the preceding tax period.
3. Am I eligible for composition if I am also providing a service which is exempted under GST?  Yes, persons who are otherwise eligible for availing the composition scheme and are providing any exempt service, shall be eligible for the composition scheme.
4. is it correct that anyone who is receiving interest on a bank deposit is ineligible for availing the composition scheme?  No, persons who are otherwise eligible for  the composition scheme, and are receiving interest on a bank deposit shall be eligible for the composition scheme.
5.  My aggregate turnover is less than Rs. 20 lacs but I made some inter-state supply of services. Do I need to register under GST?  No, if your aggregate turnover is less than Rs. 20 lacs, you do not need to register just because you are making inter-state supply of goods.
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