Definition of First and second stage dealer

Goods and Services Tax – GST – By: – Pradeep Jain – Dated:- 4-2-2017 – GST DAILY DOSE OF UPDATION Definition of First Stage Dealer Taking further to our discussion, we are continuing our discussion the definitions given under Section 2 of revised GST law and comparing the same with old model GST law to know the changes made in revised law:- Section 2(46): First Stage Dealer: The new definition reads as follows: First Stage Dealer means a dealer, who purchases the goods directly from,- (i) the manufacturer under the cover of an invoice issued in terms of the provisions of Central Excise Rules, 2002 or from the depot of the said manufacturer, or from premises of the consignment agent of the said manufacturer or from where the goods are sold

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ion was there in Model GST law for the dealers. As the cenvat credit of excise duty was not allowed to dealers, it would have also resulted in heavy burdening in terms of cost for them. The trade associations were demanding the transitional provision for the same. This is welcome step on behalf of the Government that they have adhered to the same. But it is interesting to note that no mechanism has been prescribed to avail the cenvat for the dealers. They are maintaining RG 23 D register and there is clear cut balance of credit can be worked out for them. Even they need not to follow the FIFO method. They can clearly tell which inputs are lying with them and invoice relating to them as well as the credit available for the same. This details

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