The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is a comprehensive legislation that deals with the insolvency and bankruptcy of companies and individuals in India. The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017 has created some issues for companies undergoing the insolvency resolution process under the IBC. Here are some of the main issues faced by companies under the IBC in relation to GST:
Under the IBC, the assets of a company undergoing the insolvency resolution process are sold to recover the debts owed to creditors. However, the sale of assets is subject to GST, which is a tax liability for the company. This can reduce the value of the assets and make it difficult to recover the debts owed to creditors.
Companies undergoing the insolvency resolution process may also receive services from suppliers who are registered under the GST regime. This creates a GST liability for the company, which may not have sufficient funds to pay for these liabilities.
Under the GST regime, companies can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the GST paid on their purchases. However, in the case of companies undergoing the insolvency resolution process, there may be a transfer of ownership of the company, which can affect the transfer of GST credits.
Companies undergoing the insolvency resolution process may find it difficult to comply with the GST regulations, as they may not have sufficient resources to hire professional tax consultants or maintain accurate records.
To address these issues, the government has introduced some measures, such as allowing GST exemptions on the sale of assets by companies under the IBC, and allowing the transfer of GST credits to the new owners of the company. However, there is still a need for greater clarity on the treatment of GST in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy, and further reforms may be needed to ensure that the IBC and the GST regime work effectively together.
Section 148 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 deals with the job work provisions under the GST regime. Job work refers to a process where a registered person (the principal) sends goods to another registered person (the job worker) for processing, testing, repair, or any other purpose, and the goods are then returned to the principal.
A registered person can send goods for job work without payment of tax, subject to certain conditions. The goods must be sent under a challan issued by the principal, the job work must be completed within a specified time period, and the goods must be returned to the principal within that time period.
The principal is responsible for ensuring that the goods are received back from the job worker within the specified time period, and for maintaining proper records of the goods sent for job work and received back.
The principal can avail input tax credit on the goods sent for job work, subject to certain conditions.
Both the principal and the job worker are required to comply with the GST regulations, and must maintain proper records of the goods sent and received.
Section 148 provides clarity on the job work provisions under the GST regime, and ensures that there is a clear process for sending goods for job work without payment of tax. This helps to simplify the process for businesses and promotes the ease of doing business in India.
A: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is a legislation passed by the Indian government to consolidate and amend the laws relating to insolvency and bankruptcy in India.
A: Companies undergoing insolvency proceedings under IBC, 2016 may face certain challenges related to GST compliance. These challenges can include issues such as payment of GST dues, transfer of input tax credit (ITC), and the treatment of GST in case of change in management or transfer of business.
A: As per the GST law, a company undergoing insolvency proceedings under IBC, 2016 can claim input tax credit (ITC) on GST paid on inputs and services, subject to certain conditions.
A: In case of companies under IBC, 2016, GST dues are treated as operational debt, and are given priority over other debts in the resolution process.
A: As per the GST law, the GST registration of a company undergoing insolvency proceedings under IBC, 2016 remains valid until the date of cancellation of registration.
A: In case of a change in management or transfer of business of a company under IBC, 2016, the GST registration of the company can be transferred to the new management or transferee, subject to certain conditions. Any unutilized input tax credit (ITC) will also be transferred to the new entity.
A: Companies under IBC, 2016 are required to comply with the GST regulations and file GST returns as per the due dates. The resolution professional appointed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the GST regulations.
