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Intimation for Opting Composition Levy [Rules 3 & 4]

# Intimation of Opting for Composition Levy

## Two scenarios

### (i) New registrant

  • Opt for composition in Part B of FORM GST REG-01 at the time of applying for registration.
  • Effective from: the date registration is granted.

### (ii) Existing registered person

  • File intimation electronically on the GST portal before the commencement of the FY for which the option is exercised.
  • Furnish statement as per Rule 44(4) within 60 days from the commencement of the relevant FY (intimating ITC reversal on stock).
  • A single intimation suffices for the PAN: it applies to all other places of business registered under the same PAN.
  • Effective from: beginning of the FY.

## Practical timeline (existing registrant)

ActionLatest by
File intimation on portalBefore 1 April of opted FY
File Rule 44(4) ITC statementWithin 60 days from 1 April

Worked example

### Example 1

Mr A registered in 3 States under same PAN wants composition from FY 2026-27. He files one intimation before 1 April 2026 — it applies to all 3 registrations.

### Example 2

New business opening in Sep 2026 opts for composition in Part B of GST REG-01 while applying. Composition is effective from the registration grant date.

⚠️ Common exam mistakes

  • Filing intimation AFTER the FY begins — must be done before commencement.
  • Forgetting the Rule 44(4) ITC reversal statement within 60 days.
  • Trying to opt in respect of only one of multiple GSTINs under same PAN — must be uniform across all GSTINs.
Reference: Rules 3 and 4, CGST Rules — CGST Rules, 2017
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