This discussion clarifies the applicability of GST Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) for businesses providing vehicles on rent, especially when sourcing services from unregistered persons (URDs). It highlights that RCM applies if the supplier isn't a body corporate, your client is, and the supplier doesn't charge 12% GST. Crucially, it addresses the availability of input tax credit (ITC) for RCM paid, noting that ITC is generally not available if your client pays GST at a 5% rate on output liability.
one of my clients is engaged in the business of providing vehicles on rent. He also take such services from other vehicle owners and makes payment. for inward supplies whether GST is applicable under RCM if the other vehicle owners are URD. Payments are approx.. Rs. 40000 per month per vehicle.
23 September 2021
RCM applicable only if - 1. The supplier is not a body corporate. 2. Your client is a body corporate. 3. The supplier does not charge 12% GST.