15 things you should know about the Model GST Law
📌*15 things you should know about Model GST Law* On June 14, 2016 the Finance Ministry has released the *'Model GST Law'*. It outlines the structure of the GST regime. Further, the draft of 'Integrated GST Bill, 2016' is also released along with such Model GST laws. It also provides the framework for levy and collection of CGST and SGST. "CGST" is the tax levied under the Central Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2016. "IGST" is the tax levied under the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2016. *Key takeaways from Model GST law are given hereunder:* *1) Threshold limit for registration* The dealer is required to take registration under this law if his aggregate turnover in a financial year exceeds Rs.9 lakhs. However, dealers conducting business in any North Eastern State are required to take registration if their turnover exceeds Rs.4 lakhs. *2) Place of registration* The dealer has to take registration in the State from where taxable goods