What is GST Identification Number (GSTIN)?

All the business entities registering under GST will be provided a unique identification number known as GSTIN or GST Identification Number.

Currently any dealer registered under state VAT law has a unique TIN number assigned to him by state tax authorities. Similarly, service tax registration number is assigned to a service provider by Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC).

Let’s understand the structure of GST Identification Number:

· Every taxpayer will be assigned a state-wise PAN-based Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN) which will be 15 digit long.

· The first two digits of GSTIN will represent the state code. Each state has a unique two digit code like “27” for Maharashtra and “10” for Bihar.

· The next ten digits of GSTIN will be the PAN number of the taxpayer.

· 13th digit indicates the number of registrations an entity has within a state for the same PAN.

It will be an alpha-numeric number (first 1-9 and then A-Z) and will be assigned on the basis of number of registrations a legal entity (having the same PAN) has within one state.

For example, if a legal entity has single or one registration only within a state then it will be assigned the number “1” as 13th digit of the GSTIN. If the same legal entity gets another or second registration for a second business vertical within the same state, then the 13th digit of GSTIN assigned to this entity will become “2”. Similarly, if an entity has 11 registrations in the same state then it will be assigned letter “B” in the 13th place. This way up to 35 business verticals of any legal entity can be registered within a state using this system.

· The fourteenth digit currently has no use and therefore will be “Z” by default.

· The last digit will be a check code which will be used for detection of errors.

List of State Codes Under GST System

Create New Tax Slabs For GST.

Tax Rates Under GST System

Different – different Tax rates (percentages) are defined for various goods & services.

In Business ERP Software you need to create these tax slabs

(as we discussed above, in case of sales within state, SGST and CGST will be charged)

If you are selling out of state Only IGST Will be charged

You need to define SGST and CGST in 50:50 Ratio. And IGST as full ratio.

For Example you need to charge GST @ 24%, then create Tax Slab as follows

Changes in Item Master

It is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). In simple words, it is an internationally accepted product coding system formulated for classification of goods. India being a member of WCO, HSN is being used in the country for Customs and Central Excise Classifications since 1985. Now, HSN Codes will also be used for GST enrolment/registration purposes. Please find below the list of HSN Codes of products for GST Enrolment purposes:

SAC Code: Service Accounting Codes

List of Service Accounting Codes has been given here under for your quick reference

https://www.gst4u.in/sac

Sale Entry

Understanding Difference between Tax Invoice, Retail Invoice and Interstate Invoice.

Choose Sale Type Properly

Basically there are 4 types of sales

1) Interstate B2B Sale: if customer belongs to some another state, then select this Sale Type. Only IGST Will be charged on taxable amount. Input Tax credit is available to taxable person against this invoice. Customer must be taxable person with GSTIN No.

2) Interstate Retail Sale: if customer is non taxable and belongs to some another state, then select this Sale Type. Only IGST Will be charged on taxable amount. Input Tax credit will not available to consumer against this invoice. Customer must be taxable person with GSTIN No.

2) Local Retail Sale: Choose this Invoice if your customer is within state and DO NOT HAVE GSTIN No. (Unregistered Person / end user / consumer). SGST and CGST will be calculated on taxable amount. Input Tax Credit (ITC) will not be available to a taxable person against this invoice.

3) Local B2b Sale: Choose this Invoice if your customer is within state and have GSTIN No. (registered GST Dealers). SGST and CGST will be calculated on taxable amount. Input Tax Credit (ITC) will be available to a taxable person against this invoice

GST Invoice

GST Reports

GST Summary

GSTR – 1

List of Interstate Invoices for more than 2.5 Lac Value

List of other Interstate Invoices

Central Goods to Regd. Taxpayers

Central Services to Regd. Taxpayers

Local Goods to Regd. Taxpayers

Local Services to Regd. Taxpayers

Central Goods to Consumers

Local Goods to Consumers

Export Sales

Total Tax Liability on Sales