• RCM rules for Online Software Licenses (Import)

Dear all,

We are an IT company, and regularly purchase servers, software tool subscriptions, domain names etc from companies which have no presence in India. All of the purchases are done online and we have only USD invoice for the same. Our query is:

1) Do we need to pay RCM on these purchases? If yes, can we claim input credit against CGST/SGST 
 - for how long is ITC available?

2) If RCM is applicable, do we need to show individual invoices or raise self invoice for each individual purchase in GSTR1? A lot of these purchases are small ($10 or so) and there are dozens of such purchases each month so reporting individual invoices looks cumbersome. Is there a more concise way to report?
Asked 4 years ago in GST

1) Yes you need to pay RCM @18% on such import of services. You can claim ITC on paid basis only. 

 

2) ITC is shown and claimed in GSTR-3B only and not in GSTR-1. In GSTR-3B, only cumulative figure for the month is shown and not invoice wise. GSTR-1 only shows invoice level detail only and not expenses. Yes you can raise the invoice self but try to get some external document to support the expense under income tax. Document may be payment confirmation, PO confirmation etc.

 

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Vivek Kumar Arora
CA, Delhi
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Hi

 

1. Yes, you need to pay GST on reverse charge basis on such import of services. You can claim credit of the taxes paid on RCM.

 

2. You don't need to submit the invoice details in any of the GST returns; only invoice numbers need to be mentioned in Documents issued in GSTR 1.

Lakshita Bhandari
CA, Mumbai
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Dear Sir,

 

Hope you are doing well !!

 

1. Yes, you need to pay GST on reverse charge basis.

However, you can claim credit for the same.

 

2.You need to mention only GST invoice numbers in GSTR 1.

There is no need to submit the invoice details in GST returns.

 

We may assist you in GST filings & compliances.

 

It is advisable to take a phone consultation for detailed discussion.

 

Payal Chhajed
CA, Mumbai
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303 Consultations

Yes you have to pay GST on same under RCM and claim ITC of same.

 

Further if you are a company you might even have to deduct TDS on same.

 

You have to raise self invoice for same and pay GST.

 

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Naman Maloo
CA, Jaipur
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Hi

 

1. Yes you need to pay RCM on these purchase.

& Yes you claim credit for the same.

2. No you don't need to provide invoice wise details.

Karishma Chhajer
CA, Jodhpur
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