Voluntary registration is self registration by the dealers in order to get listed within the GST framework. It is applicable for those who are not within the parameters of registration and are not required to register in the GST. Upcoming GST will be requiring registrations to be strict and complied with the rules and regulations and has also declared that the business units having a turnover less than 20 lakh (10 lakh for NE states) and Rs. 40 Lakhs for small and medium enterprises with effect from April 1,2020 can get away with the GST registrations. This time it is somehow different with the rules and regulations as the government has been seeking some voluntary registrations. This means that the taxpayer whose turnover does not exceed 20 lakh limit can also do registrations under GST.
Also, it is contained in the provision that all the rules and regulations inhibited by the GST rule-book will be applicable to all those voluntarily registrants same like a normal taxpayer and will have to strictly comply with the provisions asserted on all.
The obvious rule which every taxpayer as of now knows that the threshold limit for the registrations is 20 lakh and if their business is not completing that mark that they don’t need the registrations. But the voluntary registrations bring some healthy chance for those dealers as speculated by the experts. Small spare parts business unit may not be exceeding the limit but in case if he supplies his goods to a large dealer who is under GST and maintains accordingly then it will be the opportunistic side of the registrations.
As the input tax credit and invoice matching concept is swept for the reason and it requires both the dealers and business units to be registered under the GST to avail the tax credit. It is now a prerequisite from various business units to deal with the community who are registered under the GST. Thus in the situation, it would be convincing for the spare part dealer to voluntarily register under the GST. This registration will also facilitate the dealers associated with him.
Some specific companies having turnover more than 20 lakhs or selling inter-state or selling online have to register mandatorily under GST. Businesses having turnover between 20 lakhs to 1 crore also have the option to choose composition levy. However, it needs to be understood that the composition levy has its own disadvantages such as they will be not able to collect any tax from their customers or get benefits of an input tax credit. Such SMEs prefer to register themselves as normal dealers rather than composition dealers.
You need to ask a few questions to yourself before making this decision-
Now while answering these question you can find the following tips beneficial
SMEs have to do all the calculations and research before opting for voluntary registration under GST.
No, you can cancel your voluntary registration anytime after completing one year. If a person has furnished voluntary registration for his business but failed to do business within six months after the date of registration, then the registration will be cancelled by one of the following –
It needs to be noted that the submitted application for cancellation of registration by the person who has registered voluntarily will be only considered if the one year from the date of registration is completed.
There are various shortfalls of the compositions scheme and by the suggestion of the experts, it is assumed that these shortcomings will be treated well under the voluntary registrations. There are some benefits associated with the voluntary registration as discussed below:
All these points will certainly pull business units to go for a voluntary registration but there are some disadvantages for the same cause:
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After all the discussion, it is assumed that voluntarily registration is not at all a bad idea but in return, it will give tremendous opportunities to the SME sector to grow and expand into the wider area of opportunities. However, rules and regulations are equally applicable but those are for the benefits of the business unit in any way. A compliance stricken business model is a healthy way to do operation into the business world.
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Can I export under voluntary GST registration?
Yes
Hi sir,
I have two entities that come under two different trade names(same PAN ) in Mumbai. I had taken voluntary GST Registration & paying tax for the first entity but for the second entity, I hadn't taken registration. Do I need to pay GST for the second entity to the government?
Since you have not registered the second entity so that does not come under the GST scope
Hi Sir,
I am starting a new business and the turnover would come below 20 Lakhs.
Is it advisable to go for voluntary-registration, if yes please let me if there disadvantage?
will wait for your valuable feedback. Thank you.
Regards,
Vijay
If you go for voluntary registration then you have to comply with all return filing proceedings
Suppose I am operating 2 business units, for one unit i have taken voluntary registration and also follows all the GST regarding compliance. Whether I have to show in GST return the transactions relating my another unit for which I have not taken any GST registration. The 2 units have different nature of business and dealing with products and services which are separate from each other. kindly suggest.
No need to show details of another business.
Sir if I am running a business having. 5 lakh turnover now if I want to get registered for GST in mid of the year, so do I have to pay GST on the turnover before taking registration also.
No
Sir, I have registered GST under a voluntary basis opting composite scheme in PUDUCHERRY (UT) State. The business has not achieved even Rs. 5 lakhs per annum. it is completed 1 and a half after registration but the business still is going on. Now I want to cancel my the GST registration, is it possible
Yes
How to register as voluntary registration?
Simply go to the GST portal and do the registration process
I am starting a new business. So if I register opting Voluntary Basis now, then if after some time(say 10 months) I cross the 20 lakh crossover mark. Then will I have to cancel my current Voluntary registration and apply with crossing threshold limit or will my previous voluntary registration still work?
Your previous voluntary registration still will work
For voluntary registration, I heard that I can avail Input Tax Credit (ITC) only once in lifetime i.e. before quitting from voluntary registration. please clarify? And also how many charges required for change of voluntary registration to normal GST registration?
THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A VOLUNTARY REGULAR TAX PAYER AND NORMAL GST TAXPAYER. REGISTRATION FOR BOTH KINDS OF TAXPAYERS ARE SAME.SO THERE IS NO NEED TO AGAIN TAKE A REGISTRATION AS A NORMAL TAXPAYER IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED IN GST AS A VOLUNTARY TAXPAYER.
I heard that voluntary registration business can submit Rs 0 return. In other words, they are free from paying tax unless they have reached GST threshold limit.
If you have registered under GST, then you are liable to pay tax from the first day irrespective of your turnover. No threshold limit for assesses registered voluntarily under the act.
Thus, A voluntarily registered assessee is liable to pay tax even if his turnover is below Rs. 20 lakh. can you mention the legal provision or case law in this regard?
Section 25(3) of CGST Act, 2017 provides that "A person, though not liable to be registered under section 22 or section 24 may get himself registered voluntarily, and all provisions of this Act, as are applicable to a registered person, shall apply to such person."
What about turnover before voluntary registration? What are the provisions for GST on turnover before voluntary registration?
"Persons having turnover below 40 Lakh and 20 Lakh can also get themselves registered under GST, there is no restriction on registration when turnover is below 40, 00,000 and 20, 00,000 however, if turnover is more of specified limit then registration is compulsory"
What if I have registered to GST only for an online service offering, which hardly touches one lakh in a year? Do I still need to file some forms every month? and what I don't do or it becomes un-operational?
As you are registered under GST, you need to file the applicable returns irrespective of quantum of turnover. If your business gets un-operational, you can opt for cancellation of registration but still, you need to file all the returns till the month of cancellation of registration.
Voluntary returns can be self assessed?
There is no such concept given for voluntary return self assessment.