The 9 important changes effective from 01-10-2019 are as follows:
1. Applicability of RCM on renting of motor vehicle:
Service of renting of motor vehicle by any Individual/Firm/LLP to any
body corporate shall be liable
to RCM, tax to be paid @ 5% on such
service. However if the provider of service pays GST @12%, then RCM on
such transaction won't apply i.e. service provider would pay tax on
forward charge basis.
2. Exemption to transportation service of goods by Air/Vessel extended:
The service of transportation of goods by Air/Vessel from clearance to
place outside India was exempted till 31.03.2019. However this exemption
is extended till 30.09.2020
3. No option of Composition Scheme for manufacturers of aerated water:
Manufacturer of aerated water cannot opt for 'Composition Scheme' from 01.10.2019.
4. Exemption to warehousing of other agricultural produce:
Warehousing of cereals, pulses, fruits, nuts, vegetables, etc has further been exempted from ambit of GST.
5. Job work service:
GST rate on supply of machine job work such as in engineering industry
has been reduced to 12% from 18%.The rate has been reduced to 12% for
non-manufacturing job work while rate of 18% would be applicable for
manufacturing job work. Here the definition of manufacturing is of prime
importance.
6. Hospitality and tourism:
- The GST rate of tax on hotel accommodation service is nil till
transaction value of Rs. 1000 per day. If the transaction value is above
Rs. 1000 per day but below Rs. 7500 per day then GST rate of 12% is
applicable. Also, GST rate of 18% is applicable if transaction value is
above Rs. 7500 per day.
- The GST tax rate on outdoor catering services other than in
premises havingtariff of unit of accommodation of Rs 7501 per day has
been reduced.It was reduced to 5% without ITCfrom present 18% with ITC.
The rate shall be mandatory for all kinds of catering.
- Catering in premises with tariff of Rs 7501 and above per day shall remain at 18% with ITC.
7. Reduction in GST rates from 5% to nil on:
Dried tamarind
Plates and cups made up of leaves/flowers/bark.
8. GST rate on caffeinated beverages has been increased from 18% to 28%+12% compensation cess.
9. The semi-precious stones other than diamonds which was taxed @3% shall now be taxed @0.25%.