When does the liability to pay GST arise in respect of supply of services ?

May 13, 2024

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When does the liability to pay GST arise in respect of supply of services ?

Section 13 of the CGST/SGST Act provides for time of supply of services. The time of supply of services shall be the earlier of the following namely,

(a) the date of issue of invoice by the supplier if the invoice is issued within the period prescribed under section 31(2) or the date of receipt of payment whichever is earlier; or

(b) the date of provision of service, if the invoice is not issued within the period prescribed under section 31(2) or the date of receipt of payment whichever is earlier.

(c) the date on which the recipient shows the receipt of services in his books of account, in case where the provisions of clause (a) and (b) do not apply.