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GST on bikes in India depends on engine capacity. Two-wheelers up to 350cc attract 18% GST, while those above 350cc attract 40% GST. Electric bikes continue to be taxed at 5%. These revised rates were announced in the 56th GST Council meeting and came into effect on 22 September 2025. This reduced the GST on […]
GST for electrical items in India is primarily 18%, covering products such as wires, cables, switches, fans, motors, and most electrical appliances. However, LED lights and bulbs attract a lower 5% GST under the revised GST structure introduced in September 2025. Since different electrical products fall under separate HSN codes, businesses must identify the correct […]
GST on cars in India is currently 18% for eligible small cars and 40% for large cars, SUVs, and luxury vehicles after the September 2025 GST reforms. The government reduced the GST rate for eligible small cars from 28% to 18% and simplified the tax structure for larger vehicles. Electric vehicles continue to attract a […]
GST on car insurance in India is 18%, and it applies to third-party, comprehensive, and own-damage policies. The tax is added to your premium, so a ₹10,000 base premium becomes ₹11,800 after GST. Even after the GST 2.0 reforms introduced in September 2025, car insurance continued to attract 18% GST. This guide explains the GST […]
Insurers charge 18% GST on most vehicle insurance premiums in India. Since 22 September 2025, third-party insurance for goods-carrying commercial vehicles attracts 5% GST. Every vehicle owner who buys motor insurance pays GST on the insurance premium, whether the policy covers a private car, a bike, or a commercial vehicle. Section 17(5) of the CGST […]
GST on health insurance for eligible individual policies is 0% from 22 September 2025, following the 56th GST Council decision. This means you pay only the base premium on an individual or family floater plan, with no GST added. GST on health insurance is the Goods and Services Tax charged on health insurance premiums. While […]
To apply for GST registration after rejection, first download the Form GST REG-05 rejection order from the GST portal (Services → User Services → View Notices and Orders). Identify the reason for rejection. If the rejection is due to fixable defects, incorrect PAN, Aadhaar mismatch, unclear documents, or a missed REG-03 reply, correct the issues […]
A GST notice is an official communication issued under the CGST Act, 2017, to registered taxpayers regarding compliance issues. GST officers issue these notices for return mismatches, unpaid taxes, excess Input Tax Credit claims, or registration-related discrepancies. The GSTN system also automatically generates certain notices when taxpayers fail to meet prescribed compliance requirements. Receiving a […]
GST on advertising services applies at 18% in FY 2025–26. This rate covers digital ads, TV commercials, radio spots, outdoor hoardings, cinema advertising, and sponsorships. The only exception is the standalone sale of ad space in newspapers, which qualifies for the reduced 5% rate. All other print formats, including magazines, attract 18%. Businesses that meet […]
GST registration for export of services applies under Section 2(6) of the IGST Act when you supply a service from India to a recipient outside India for foreign currency. The CGST Act, 2017, and IGST Act, 2017, treat such services as zero-rated. GST registration becomes necessary once turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold of ₹20 lakh […]