GST on Sponsorship Services: FCM for Corporate Sponsorships



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This article clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implications for sponsorship services, defining what constitutes sponsorship and who is liable to pay GST. It details the applicability of the Forward Charge Mechanism (FCM) and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) based on the nature of the supplier and recipient. The piece also touches upon GST registration thresholds and the varying GST rates applicable to different types of sponsorship events.

Sponsorship services means when a companies or individuals supports another group or individual to help in exchange for getting advertised with money, goods, or services.

Who is liable to pay GST?

Service receiver is required to pay GST under Forward Charge Mechanism (FCM) or Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM).

Applicability

  • If supplier is other than body corporate and recipient is body corporate & partnership firm - RCM applicable
  • If supplier is other than body corporate and recipient is other than body corporate or firm - FCM applicable
  • If supplier is body corporate and recipient is other than body corporate or firm - FCM applicable
  • If supplier is body corporate and recipient is body corporate & partnership firm - FCM applicable after the 55th GST Council Meeting

GST on Sponsorship Services Registration Limit

  • Registration is mandatory if aggregate turnover exceeds Rs.40 lakhs for most businesses.
  • For inter-state supply of goods/services, the threshold is Rs.20 lakhs.

Applicable GST Rates

GST on sponsorship services varies:

  • 18% for sports events : such as tournaments or sports-related activities.
  • 12% for cultural or artistic events : such as music concerts, art exhibitions, or cultural festivals.

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