This discussion clarifies GST applicability for transporting machinery within the same factory premises. If a transporter provides only a vehicle (with or without a driver) without issuing a consignment note, it's considered 'rental services of transport vehicles' rather than GTA service. GST is generally applicable at 18% for such vehicle rentals, even for intra-premises movements.
We are transporter(GTA) follows RCM basis. We have provided our vehicle to the customer for shifting of materials within the same premises/works/factory with no issuance of consignment note.
Kindly advise is GST applicable or not, if yes at what rate.
18 August 2025
If you provide just the vehicle (even with a driver, but without issuing a consignment note), the activity is categorized as "rental services of transport vehicles" and not as GTA service. Intra-premises shifting within a factory/works thus doesn't constitute GTA service in the absence of a consignment note. For vehicle rentals (without operator or with operator), GST is generally applicable at: 18% for rental of goods carriage (without operator).