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OIDAR (Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval) services cover digital services like Netflix, cloud storage, online gaming, and e-books supplied over the internet. Under Section 14 of the IGST Act, a foreign supplier providing such services to unregistered Indian users must pay IGST in India. The law also clearly defines who qualifies as the taxpayer when an intermediary is involved in the supply.
The Input Service Distributor (ISD) mechanism under GST allows a business head office to receive invoices for common input services and distribute the eligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) to its various branches. From 1st April 2025, ISD registration is mandatory for all businesses with multiple GSTINs under the same PAN that receive tax invoices for common input services. The ISD must distribute the credit in the same month using Form GSTR-6.
TDS under GST is not just an income tax concept. Section 51 of the CGST Act makes it mandatory for government bodies, PSUs and certain notified persons to deduct tax before paying their suppliers. This article covers who deducts, when it applies, the rates, the location rule and complete compliance in one place.
E-Commerce Operators under GST carry two very distinct tax obligations that most people confuse. One makes the ECO pay the tax itself, and the other makes it collect tax on behalf of the government. This article clears both up in plain terms.
The Composition Scheme is GST's way of making life easier for small businesses. Instead of the full compliance burden, you pay a flat tax rate and file minimal returns. This article breaks down who can opt in, what the rates are, and what rules you need to follow.
Every business does not run out of one place only. With respect to the GST law, two particular types are identified for such an occurrence – that is, the Casual Taxable Person (CTP) and Non-Resident Taxable Person (NRTP). In this article, I will define both terms and explain how they vary.
The first thing to check is whether you fall under compulsory registration under Section 24. This covers businesses making inter-state supplies, e-commerce sellers, RCM payers, agents of registered persons, and a few other specific categories. If you fall here, you must register regardless of your turnover.
