RCM on freight reimbursement

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I have cement business retail

I am owning a lorry which is loading cement from company and unloading at my shop

The said expenses of frieght through fuel and maintenance born by me only

But after paying theese company reimbursing the freight by calculating number of bags purchased × some what 10 per bag

Example - purchased 100 bags at 390

Fuel cost + others email to 10 per bag ,

Now cost per bag =400

I am selling it (thought its sold at cost price) for Rs 390(because 10 is reimbursement from company)

Question is

Am i liable to pay rcm on freight ??
OR
There is any liability to pay 18GST or 5%rcm for that reimbursement because they are paying me (assuming that it may be a supply ??)

Any opinion pls
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Hey! Here's how GST works on your freight reimbursement situation:

Your setup:

  • You own a lorry, transport cement bags from company to your shop.

  • You bear fuel & maintenance expenses.

  • Company reimburses you ₹10 per bag as freight.

  • You sell cement bags at ₹390 each (excluding freight).

GST Questions:

  1. Are you liable to pay GST on the freight reimbursement?

  2. Does RCM apply on the freight reimbursement?


Analysis:

  • Is the freight reimbursement a “supply”?
    The reimbursement you get from the company for freight is considered a supply of service by you to the company (transportation service).

  • Are you charging GST on freight reimbursement?
    Since this is a supply (transport service), it is taxable under GST.

  • What GST rate applies?
    Transportation of goods by road (other than by vessel, aircraft, or goods carriage) is taxed at 5% GST without ITC eligibility.

  • Is RCM applicable on freight reimbursement?
    RCM (Reverse Charge Mechanism) on freight applies when goods transport service is received from an unregistered transporter by a registered person.
    Here, you are the transporter, supplying service to the company. So RCM does NOT apply on your freight reimbursement.

  • What is your GST liability on freight reimbursement?
    You must charge 5% GST on the freight reimbursement amount (₹10 × number of bags) to the company, issue a proper tax invoice for this service, and pay GST accordingly.


Summary:

Point Liability
Freight reimbursement is a supply Yes, it’s transportation service by you to company
GST applicable on freight reimbursement 5% GST on ₹10 per bag × no. of bags
RCM applicable on you (transporter) No, since you are registered supplier of service
GST liability on cement sale As per applicable rate (probably 5%)
Invoice requirement Issue GST invoice for freight charges separately or combined

In your case:
If the ₹10 per bag is reimbursement for freight, you need to charge 5% GST on that ₹10 per bag to the company and pay GST on it. No reverse charge applies on you.


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