Liable to pay gst by transporter

if a transporter have gat no then is he liable to deduct gat and pay
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This discussion clarifies GST liability for transporters. If a transporter is a Goods Transport Agency (GTA), they are generally not required to collect GST due to Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) provisions. However, non-GTA transporters registered under GST must collect and pay GST under forward charge for taxable services. Transporters with a GST number can choose between paying 12% GST with Input Tax Credit (ITC) or opting out of ITC, in which case the recipient pays under RCM. The choice depends on whether the transporter has opted for the 5% or 12% tax scheme.

If such transporter is a GTA, then not required to collect and pay GST because RCM provisions would kick in. If not GTA and registered under GST, then GST to be collected under forward charge and paid to the govt (in case of taxable services).

If a transporter has GST Number then he can opt either to pay tax @ 12% and claim ITC or he can opt not to claim ITC and then RCM will be paid by recipient.

Only one choice can be made. Therefore it is not necessary that if GTA has GST registration then he has to collect GST. He has both the option

Depends upon whether the transporter has opted for 5% tax scheme or 12% tax.

if it has opted for 5% tax scheme then he would not pay any tax. the person paying freight will hav to pay tax under rcm.

the transporter must indicate this in his bill-t or in any other manner. if the status of transporter is not known then it is recommended to first get the relevant information from transporter and only then file your return.

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