- The 56th GST Council meeting introduced a major tax reform in India, transitioning to a two-rate GST structure of 5 percent and 18 percent.
- The reform aims to reduce consumer costs, rationalize rates, improve compliance, and enhance revenue collection.
- The new system is designed to be compliance-friendly, promoting transparency and reducing disputes.
- Businesses must adapt quickly to changes in contracts, invoices, and compliance processes.
- The two-rate system addresses classification disputes and inverted duty structures, benefiting sectors like textiles, fertilizers, and automobiles.
- Key features include a two-slab structure, a 40 percent sin rate on luxury goods, sectoral relief, and faster refunds and registrations.
- Healthcare benefits include exemptions for life-saving drugs and reduced rates for medicines.
- Sectoral rate reductions include significant decreases for FMCG, healthcare, and other industries.
Source: taxilla.com
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