- App-based transportation platforms have changed how people travel in India.
- Platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido are popular due to the gig economy.
- GST law recognizes these platforms as e-commerce operators.
- Section 9(5) of the CGST Act requires e-commerce platforms to pay tax for services supplied through them.
- Notification No. 17/2017-Central Tax (Rate) includes passenger transportation services.
- The term ‘supplied through’ is crucial in determining tax liability.
- Some platforms use a subscription model, charging drivers a monthly fee instead of a commission.
- This model aims to position platforms as facilitators, not service providers.
- Karnataka Authority for Advance Ruling has exempted some companies from GST under this model.
Source: lakshmisri.com
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