29/05/2021
Key Highlights of 43rd Council meeting
- GSTR9 filing will remain optional for FY 2020-21 for taxpayers with annual turnover is up to 2 Cr. GSTR9C will remain applicable for taxpayers with an annual turnover of above 5 Cr allowing on self-certification i.e. certification from not required.
- Companies can continue filing GST returns by using instead of till 31st August 2021.
- GST scheme for up to 31st August 2021, relief in the late fee for non-furnishing of GSTR-3B for the period July, 2017 to April, 2021:
• Nil returns - Max Rs. 500 per return
• Other returns - Max Rs. 1000 per return
- GST Exemption on Import of all COVID-19 relief materials and medicines (Including free of cost ) till 31st August 2021.
- Group of Ministers to be formed and they will submit the report by 8th Jun 2021 to decide upon further reductions in GST rates.