Turnover Tax instead of VAT

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Swathi (Querist)
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19 April 2010 Hello,

I understand that the trader needs to register under VAT Act if the total turnover exceeds Rs.10Lacs.
Is there an option available to him to declare his total turnover and pay a flat rate of tax on such turnover? Thereby, he can be relieved from the filing of monthly VAT returns.

Please let me know the applicability in Karnataka.

CA. O.P. Agarwalla

CA. O.P. Agarwalla (Expert)
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19 April 2010 Please don't forget to name the State to which the query is related.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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02 August 2025 In Karnataka, **there is an option called "Turnover Tax"** under the Karnataka VAT Act for small traders.

### Key points about Turnover Tax scheme in Karnataka:

* **Applicability:** Traders whose turnover exceeds the threshold for registration but who want a simpler tax compliance route.
* **Flat Rate Tax:** Instead of paying regular VAT and filing monthly VAT returns, the trader can pay a fixed percentage on the **total turnover**.
* **Benefits:**

* No need to maintain detailed accounts or file monthly VAT returns.
* Simplified compliance, good for small traders.
* **Registration:** Trader must register under VAT even if opting for turnover tax.
* **Limit:** There may be a maximum turnover limit (like up to Rs. 1 crore, but you need to check the current limits as they might vary).
* **Rate:** The flat turnover tax rate is usually lower than the standard VAT rates, but the trader cannot claim input tax credit under this scheme.

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### Summary:

* Yes, in Karnataka, a trader can opt for **Turnover Tax scheme** by registering and paying tax on gross turnover at a fixed rate.
* This relieves from monthly VAT return filing but restricts input credit claims.
* It's mostly beneficial for small businesses wanting to simplify VAT compliance.

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Would you like me to check the latest Karnataka VAT rules or help you with registration under the Turnover Tax scheme?

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