GST for online dropship

In case of Intermediary services

Under GST, You would be liable to pay GST@18% (CGST+SGST) on commission income. Under Income tax, you can show the commission income as income from other sources or Profits & Gains from business. Pay advance tax to avoid loss of interest.

As you have mentioned that seller will purchase from you. It seems that you will supply goods on your own account. In such a scenario you will not fall under the definition of intermediary.

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Hi

in the given case actually its purchase and sales transaction recorded in your account by nature of drop shipping business and your net margin is treated as your income

So in that case

GST - Not applicable since you have all transaction happening outside India

Income Tax - Applicable on next profit

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Business Model

As the dropshipper-intermediary:

- Transactions actually happen in your books - purchase from merchant and sale to overseas buyer
- You handle remittances and payments in foreign currency
- You earn a margin/commission on facilitating this transaction

GST

- Trade/commerce is happening outside India.
- As such, GST registration not be required in India as per place of supply rules.

Income Tax

- The margin/commission you earn would be considered your business income
- You can declare this income under Profits and Gains from Business/Profession
- Advance Tax needs to be paid if estimated tax liability exceeds Rs 10,000
- Maintain books of accounts to record transactions and income

Other Compliance

- Obtain Import Export Code (IEC)
- Maintain records of foreign inward remittances in your bank

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If you are going to work from India and you will receive income in India then income tax will be applicable.

For now GST is questionable, for now there is no GST on such transaction.

There might be tax on such in foreign country depending on in which country are you working.

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