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NOTIFICATION 20/2024 ISSUED BY CBIC FOR CGST (SECOND AMENDMENT) RULES, 2024.

Understanding Rule 47A of GST: Self-Invoicing

Rule 47A of GST allows businesses to create their own invoices, known as self-invoicing, when the supplier is unregistered or doesn't issue an invoice. This rule is particularly useful in cases where traditional invoicing by the supplier is not possible, such as in transactions with unregistered suppliers, imported goods, or situations covered by the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM).

What is Self-Invoicing?

Self-invoicing means that the recipient of goods or services (the buyer) creates the invoice instead of the supplier. This allows the buyer to calculate and pay the correct GST on the transaction, and also claim Input Tax Credit (ITC), which reduces the overall tax burden, even if the supplier isn't registered under GST.

Key Points of Rule 47A:

When is Self-Invoicing Needed?

  • Unregistered Suppliers: If the supplier is unregistered, the buyer must issue the invoice.
  • Imports: When goods are imported, the importer must generate a self-invoice.
  • RCM: Under the Reverse Charge Mechanism, the buyer must issue the invoice and pay the GST.

The recipient (buyer) of the goods or services must issue the self-invoice, ensuring it meets the regular GST requirements (e.g., GSTIN, tax rates, HSN codes, etc.).

The buyer can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the GST paid through self-invoicing, provided the goods or services are used for business purposes.

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