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What is the GST for painting services?
18\%
Goods and services tax (GST) on paints and varnishes has been reduced to 18\% from 28\%, effective 27 July.
Are paintings exempt from GST?
(i) Paintings as described by the applicant will be classifiable under Heading 9701 and the applicant must pay GST of 12\% on the sale value.
What is the GST rate on works contract?
GST Rate on Works Contract
| Canal, dam, water supply, sewage treatment | 18\% |
|---|---|
| Oil exploration works contract. | 18\% |
| Works contract awarded to the subcontractor by the main contractor, who provides the services mentioned above to the government. | 12\% |
| A road, bridge, canal, or terminal for public use in road transportation. | 12\% |
Is GST applicable on works contract?
Due to no abatement/ composition is provided, it has led to significant increase in tax burden, especially the works contract is taxed at standard GST rate (which is 18\%) and even though subjected to lower tax rate (12\%).
Is painting a works contract?
In a general sense, a contract of works, may relate to both immovable and immovable property. Similarly, if a composite supply in relation to movable property such as fabrication/painting/annual maintenance contracts etc. is undertaken, the same would come within the ambit of the broad definition of a works contract.
What is the HSN code for painting work?
Code 9701
HSN Code 9701: Paintings, e.g. oil paintings, watercolours and pastels, and drawings executed entirely by hand (excluding technical drawings and the like of heading 4906, and hand-painted or hand-decorated manufactured articles); collages and similar decorative plaques.
Do artists have to pay GST?
As per GST Law 2017, there is no GST payable on Services by an artist by way of a performance in folk or classical art forms like music, dance, theatre, if the consideration charged for such performance is not more than one lakh and fifty thousand rupees.
Do artists need to register for GST?
When should an artist register for the GST? An artist must register for the GST if their current annual turnover is $50,000 or if their projected annual turnover is $50,000 or more. In effect, the artist is required to assess the level of their turnover on an ongoing monthly basis.
Do I charge GST on Labour and materials?
GST and HST charges are made on both the labour and the cost of materials. Many contractors choose to charge the GST or HST on the cost of the whole project. Others will break down their invoice to show the cost of labour and materials, especially if the client is paying the for the materials out of their own pocket.
Is GST payable on Labour?
Employees’ wages and salaries are not subject to GST. Consequently, there is no impact for payroll tax purposes.
What do you mean by works contract?
“works contract” means a contract for building, construction, fabrication, completion, erection, installation, fitting out, improvement, modification, repair, maintenance, renovation, alteration or commissioning of any immovable property.