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Composition Scheme - Procedural & Conduct Requirements

# Composition Scheme: Additional Conditions & Procedure

A composition supplier is on a concessional regime — therefore the law imposes several disabilities and disclosures.

## Conduct Requirements

#Requirement
(i)Cannot collect tax from recipient. Must issue a Bill of Supply (not a tax invoice).
(ii)Bill of supply must carry the words: "composition taxable person not eligible to collect tax on supplies".
(iii)Must display "composition taxable person" at every place of business.
(iv)RCM is not exempted — must pay tax under RCM at normal rates on inward supplies taxable under RCM.
(v)Cannot claim Input Tax Credit (neither on its own purchases nor on RCM payments).

## PAN-wide Rule (All-or-None)

All registered persons having the same PAN must opt for composition together. If any one of them is ineligible or opts out, all become ineligible.

## Multi-state Aggregate Turnover Rule

If a person has businesses in multiple States/UTs, the lowest applicable turnover threshold of those States applies for ALL of them.

(Special category States like Manipur have ₹75 lakhs; other States ₹1.5 cr.)

## Opting In and Out

SituationForm / Action
Opting at the time of registrationPart-B of Form REG-01
Already registered, opting in for a new FYForm CMP-02 before start of the FY
Failure to comply with conditionsFile intimation within 7 days of breach; pay normal tax thereafter
Voluntary opting outFile a withdrawal application

Worked example

### Example 1

Example – Mr. Shyam (Multi-State Business)

Facts: Mumbai turnover ₹55 lakhs + Manipur turnover ₹35 lakhs.

Solution:

  • Aggregate turnover on All-India PAN basis = ₹55 + ₹35 = ₹90 lakhs.
  • Threshold in Maharashtra = ₹1.5 cr; in Manipur = ₹75 lakhs.
  • Apply lower threshold → ₹75 lakhs.
  • Aggregate (₹90 lakhs) > ₹75 lakhs → Ineligible for composition in BOTH Mumbai AND Manipur.

⚠️ Common exam mistakes

  • Allowing composition supplier to collect GST in the bill — only a Bill of Supply is permitted, not a tax invoice.
  • Assuming RCM liability is waived for composition suppliers — they must still pay RCM at full normal rates.
  • Allowing one PAN-holder to be in composition while another business of the same PAN is in normal scheme.
  • Applying State-wise turnover limit independently for each State instead of using the lowest applicable limit.
Reference: Section 10 read with Rules 3 to 7 — CGST Act, 2017 and CGST Rules, 2017
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