Glossary · GST & Indirect Tax
Composition Scheme
A simplified GST scheme for small taxpayers with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore (₹75 lakh for services) allowing payment of tax at a fixed percentage of turnover.
Manufacturers pay 1% (0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST), restaurants (other than serving alcohol) pay 5%, and service providers pay 6% (3% CGST + 3% SGST) of turnover. The scheme is optional, requires the supplier to forgo ITC and exemption from inter-state supply, and bars them from collecting tax on invoices. Annual return is filed in CMP-08 and statement in GSTR-4.
Examples
A small garment manufacturer with ₹60 lakh turnover pays 1% composition tax and files GSTR-4 annually instead of monthly returns.