Centre extends suspension of reverse-charge mechanism under GST by one year

The Centre has extended the suspension of the reverse charge mechanism on purchase of goods or services by registered dealers from unregistered dealers.

The suspension was earlier valid till September 30 this year. However, this has been extended by one year. The suspension would now be valid till September 30, 2019, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said.

This is not the first time such dispensation is being extended. This suspension was earlier available till March 31, 2018, and then extended to June 2018 and then to September 30, 2018. It has now been extended to September 30, 2019.

With this, any registered dealer can purchase goods or services from unregistered dealers without forking out GST under reverse charge till September 30 next year, tax experts said.

This move will bring significant compliance relief to large businesses and encourage them to buy from unregistered dealers, they added.