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GST on cross-border online services, classified as OIDAR, applies to overseas digital platforms supplying services to Indian users. Foreign providers must register under GST and pay 18% IGST, irrespective of turnover limits, and comply with ongoing GST filing requirements. Recent legal changes have expanded the scope of OIDAR, removed earlier exemptions, and tightened compliance for supplies made to unregistered individuals in India. Monthly return filing, strict place-of-sup

Choosing between the GST Composition Scheme and the Regular Scheme directly impacts tax liability, pricing flexibility, and compliance burden. The Composition Scheme offers fixed low tax rates and simplified quarterly filings but blocks input tax credit, making it suitable only for specific turnover and business models. The Regular Scheme allows input tax credit and unrestricted operations but requires monthly reporting and detailed reconciliations. The right choice depends o

GST return filing during business closure or transfer is a mandatory compliance step under the CGST Act. Once a GST registration is cancelled due to closure, sale, merger, or transfer, a final return in Form GSTR-10 must be filed within three months. This return captures details of closing stock, tax liabilities, and input tax credit reversals or transfers. Missing this step can lead to notices, interest, and penalties. Structured handling of final GST returns ensures a clea

Photography and creative services in India, including event photography, videography, advertising shoots, and portrait assignments, are subject to GST at a uniform rate of 18%. The tax treatment depends on turnover thresholds, applicable SAC codes, and place of supply rules linked to the event location. For professionals handling weddings, corporate events, or multi-city assignments, GST compliance becomes complex due to city-wise billing, interstate transactions, and input t

GST payments in India operate through two distinct electronic ledgers on the GST portal: the Cash Ledger and the Credit Ledger. Each serves a specific purpose and follows defined utilisation rules that directly impact tax outflow, compliance, and working capital. The Cash Ledger records actual cash deposits and can be used flexibly for multiple GST liabilities, while the Credit Ledger reflects eligible input tax credit that can only be used in a prescribed sequence. Efficient

GST input tax credit on capital goods directly impacts cash flow, compliance, and long-term tax exposure for businesses. Errors usually arise when depreciation under the Income Tax Act overlaps with GST credit claims, leading to reversals and notices. Capital goods such as machinery, computers, and vehicles used for business are eligible for ITC only when strict conditions are met. Correct classification, proportionate reversals, and alignment with GSTR-2B have become critic

Missing GST due dates leads to late fees, interest, blocked e-way bills, and unwanted notices. Tax compliance today requires constant tracking of multiple filing timelines, frequent regulatory changes, and accurate reconciliation across returns. TaxBuddy’s mobile app addresses this challenge by delivering real-time GST filing alerts, automated due date reminders, and data mismatch warnings directly to the user. Designed for Indian businesses under the CGST framework, the app

Cloud kitchens and food delivery sellers operating through platforms like Swiggy and Zomato face a unique GST compliance structure in India. Mandatory GST registration, platform-led tax collection, and reconciliation of Tax Collected at Source add multiple layers to return filing. Sellers must ensure that outward supplies, TCS credits, and electronic cash ledger balances align perfectly to avoid mismatches and notices. With evolving GST rules, including higher GST on deliver

GST compliance for franchise businesses involves more than routine return filing. Franchisors and franchisees operate under separate GST registrations, yet their tax positions are closely linked through royalties, service fees, invoicing, and input tax credit flow. Any mismatch between brand-level GST reporting and franchisee returns can lead to ITC reversals, notices, or blocked filings. With stricter GST return rules effective from July 2025 and increased scrutiny on recon

Interior designers and architects in India are required to charge 18% GST on their professional and works contract services, with strict compliance around invoicing timelines. Most interior and architectural projects follow milestone-based billing, which falls under the continuous supply of services under GST. Each payment stage triggers a specific invoicing obligation, and missing timelines can lead to penalties or input tax credit issues for clients. Managing these requirem