GST SECURITY SERVICES

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This discussion clarifies when GST Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) applies to security services. If the security provider is a body corporate (like a Pvt Ltd company) and has charged GST on their invoice, then RCM is not applicable, and your client can accept the invoice. However, if the provider is an individual or partnership firm, RCM applies, meaning your client must pay the GST directly, and the provider should not have charged it. It's crucial to verify the legal status of the security service provider to ensure correct GST compliance.

Ganesh k

Ganesh k (Querist)
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18 April 2024 MY CLIENT DOING THE RETAIL BUSINESS , THEY PAID THE SECURITY SERVICE CHARGES : 10000+18% GST , ONCE GST IS PAID THEN RCM IS APPLICABLE

Nikhil Kaushik

Nikhil Kaushik (Expert)
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19 April 2024 no. if the service provider himself is collecting and discharging GST liability, then the service receiver does not have to pay GST under RCM on the same service.

CA. Bhavik P. Chudasama

CA. Bhavik P. Chudasama (Expert)
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19 April 2024 what is the constitution of both service receiver and service provider?

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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13 August 2025 As per Notification No. 29/2018 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 31-12-2018, security services (excluding security services provided by a body corporate) are covered under RCM only when:
The service provider is not a body corporate, and
The service recipient is a registered person

In Your Case:
Has GST already been charged on invoice (₹10,000 + 18%)?
✅ Yes
That means:
The service provider has charged GST under forward charge
So, RCM is not applicable
⚠️ BUT – You Must Check Constitution of Service Provider:
If service provider is a Body Corporate (e.g., Pvt Ltd):
Forward charge is compulsory
RCM does not apply
If service provider is an Individual / Partnership Firm:
Then RCM applies (you, the receiver, must pay GST)
Provider should NOT charge GST on invoice
You must reverse any ITC taken on their invoice if they incorrectly charged GST
✅ Conclusion:
If the security agency is a Pvt Ltd or other body corporate, no RCM – you can accept the GST-charged invoice.
If it's a proprietorship or partnership firm, then RCM applies, and they should not charge GST.
👉 Action Required:
Please check the legal status (constitution) of the security service provider. That will determine whether:
RCM applies, and your client needs to pay GST directly, or
The provider can collect GST, and the invoice is valid

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