A restaurant operating under the GST normal scheme is seeking clarification on the correct GST rate to charge customers for food supplied through e-commerce. The service is classified as a restaurant service, not a direct food supply, and the standard GST rate of 5% applies if Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not claimed. The exemption of 20 lakhs is also applicable even when services are provided via e-commerce platforms.
02 January 2020
Good Morning Sir/Madam, One of my client start a Restaurant service through E-commerce and get Registration under GST Normal Scheme as per CGST Act 2017. But problem is what percent should be charged to collect GST from Customer? It is pure Food supply no any Alcoholic and liquar supply in restaurant.
02 January 2020
It is not a supply of food per se, when restaurants supply through e-commerce portals. It remains a restaurant service. Exemption of 20 lakhs is available even when such services are provided through e-commerce portal. This article can help you to understand the details- https://www.livelaw.in/columns/goods-and-services-tax-on-e-commerce-transactions-150601 When it is a restaurant service, rate of tax is 5% if ITC is not taken.