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GST On Tour Operator , Travel Agent Services

GST On Tour Operator , Travel Agent  Service


Tour Operator Means – any person engaged in the business of planning, scheduling, organising or arranging tours (which may include arrangements for accommodation, sightseeing or other similar services) by any mode of transport, and includes any person engaged in the business of operating tours in a tourist vehicle or a contract carriage by whatever name called, covered by a permit, other than a stage carriage permit, granted under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) or the rules made thereunder.

Applicability of Registration Under GST for Tour Operator


Section 22 to 25 specifies the persons who are liable to obtain GST Registration.

Every person who is engaged in supply of goods or rendering of services or both will  be liable to be registered under the GST if

  1. Aggregate Turnover in a financial year of taxable supply of Goods or services exceeds Rs. 20 Lac or
  2. Aggregate Turnover in a financial year of taxable supply of goods or services exceeds Rs. 10 Lac if person is located at North Eastern area ( Manipur , Arunachal Pradesh , Nagaland , Meghalaya , Assam , Tripura & Mizoram , Sikkim , Jammu & Kashmir , Himachal
    Pradesh & Uttarakhand )

    Apply Online GST Registration

GST Rate on Tour Operator Services


GST On TOUR Operator is 5 %

 

No Input Tax Credit Allowed


Input tax is a tax imposed on the person when he receives supply of goods & services which are used for his business. However utilization of Input tax credit for making GST payment is not allowed for Tour Operator Service Provider.

When  GST become Payable for Tour Operator?


Earliest of following date shall be considered as time of supply.

  1. When invoice is issued
  2. When invoice is not issued in 30 days from date of supply of service
  3. Date of receipt of services in books of account of service recipient

Below is example for determining  date of time of supply under GST

Particulars Date of completion of service Date of Invoice Date of receipt of payment Date of entry in BOA of Recipient Time of supply Time of Supply

a

Invoice issued within the prescribed period Jul-05 Jul-20 Aug-11 Jul-27 Jul-20

b

Jul-05 Jul-28 Jul-25 Jul-27 Jul-25

c

Invoice not issued within the prescribed period

Jul-01

Aug-05

Jul-22 Jul-23 Jul-01
d Jul-01

Aug-04

Jun-30 Jul-22

Jun-30

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CA Amit Bhutada
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CA Amit Bhutada

CA Amit Bhutada is a Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of professional experience in taxation, accounting, audit, corporate compliance, and business advisory. As the Founder of A N Bhutada & Co., he assists startups, SMEs, established businesses, and international clients in setting up and managing their operations in India while ensuring compliance with the Income-tax Act, GST laws, the Companies Act, and other regulatory requirements.

He has advised businesses across diverse industries on company incorporation, GST, ROC compliance, accounting systems, tax planning, and regulatory matters. His practical, solution-oriented approach enables entrepreneurs and business owners to make informed decisions and stay compliant throughout every stage of their business lifecycle.

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