• GST rate for second hand two wheelers

Hi,

A person deals in second hand two wheelers (various engine capacities) like Honda Activa, Suzuki Access, Hero Splendor, Bullet etc - he buys the two wheelers himself from the owner and then sells it at a profit (obviously) - 

1. Is he required to get registered & if yes, as a trader or service provider? 

2. Can he opt for composition scheme ? (as his turnover is below 1 cr) If yes, what'd be GST rate? 

2. What will be the GST rate charged on the second hand two wheeler in Regular scheme? 

3. Almost all the customers he sells to are unregistered. Does Reverse Charge come into this business scenario at any time?

4. Very rarely, he also sells second hand four wheelers (of various engine capacities, mainly passenger cars) - what will be the GST rate for such vehicles?

5 He also provides services like RC (registration certificate) transfer? Is the GST rate on such services 18% ? 

-bhavya a.
Asked 4 years ago in GST

1.If his turnover exceeds Rs. 40 lakhs he needs to register. Since he is buying the cars he will register as a trader.

2. I dont think so because for second hand vehicle dealer government has announced that they need to pay tax on margin, however turnover would be the sale price and if one goes under composition scheme then he/she will have to pay tax on output supply and not margin.

3.It shall be the rate depending on the vehicle which can range from 12-28%.

4. It will depend on the engine.

5. Yes on any services which is not mentioned else where GST rate would be 18%.

 

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Naman Maloo
CA, Jaipur
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GST would be calculated on selling price less purchase price.

GST rate would be 28% which is applicable on new vehicle.

Here generating an invoice would be a task because GST would be applicable on margin and if you show calculation people will come to know what profit one is earning from selling this vehicle.

Naman Maloo
CA, Jaipur
4292 Answers
101 Consultations

Hi

 

1. Registration will be required once turnover crosses 40 lacs or there's an inter-state sale. He needs to register as a trader.

 

2. Yes, 1% on sale amount.

 

3. Refer to notification 8/2018 (central tax rate) for rates according to type of vehicle. This rate will be applicable on margin amount.

 

4. Same as above.

 

5. Yes.

Lakshita Bhandari
CA, Mumbai
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934 Consultations

Refer to the notification provides above. Tax rate would be 12%-18% depending upon type of vehicle.

Lakshita Bhandari
CA, Mumbai
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934 Consultations

Hi,

 

1. Only if turnover crosses the limit of Rs 40 lakh. He needs to register as trader because he is buying the cars .

 

2. Yes, it would be 1% on sales amount. Otherwise, GST would be calculated on margin amount.

 

3 & 4. Please Refer to notification 8/2018 (central tax rate) .

 

5. Yes.

Payal Chhajed
CA, Mumbai
5188 Answers
298 Consultations

GST shall be 12%-18% depending upon type of vehicle.

Payal Chhajed
CA, Mumbai
5188 Answers
298 Consultations

Hello,

 

1. GST registration would be required on crossing he threshold limit or if covered under Mandatory Registration(supplying inter-state)

2. Yes. 1%

3. 12-18%, depends upon the vehicle.

4. The Rate would depend upon the vehicle specification.

5. Yes.

I hope that this answer satisfies your requirements.

 

Regards,

CA Hunny Badlani

Hunny Badlani
CA, Madhya Pradesh
2608 Answers
16 Consultations

Refer Notification No. 8/2018 (Central Tax Rate)

Hunny Badlani
CA, Madhya Pradesh
2608 Answers
16 Consultations

It will be based on the valuation rules defined for the second hand goods it's not only for cars but for all the vehicles.

 

The add on service will be charged as independent supply and GST will be charged

Vishrut Rajesh Shah
CA, Ahmedabad
940 Answers
39 Consultations

1. Trader

2. Yes subject fulfillment of other conditions.

3. 12% & 18%.

4. No. You are liable to pay GST on margin subject to non-availability of ITC.

5. Same at point no.3

6. 18%

Vivek Kumar Arora
CA, Delhi
4943 Answers
1101 Consultations

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