GST Composition Scheme: Complete Guide for Small Businesses
Everything about composition scheme eligibility, tax rates, and compliance requirements
What is Composition Scheme?
GST Composition Scheme is a simple tax scheme for small taxpayers with reduced compliance burden. Instead of paying regular GST, you pay a fixed percentage of turnover.
Eligibility Criteria
- Annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore
- ₹75 lakh for special category states
- Should not be engaged in inter-state supply
- Should not supply non-taxable goods
- Not an e-commerce operator
Tax Rates Under Composition Scheme
| Business Type | GST Rate |
|---|---|
Manufacturers | 1% (0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST) |
Traders | 1% (0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST) |
Restaurants (no alcohol) | 5% (2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST) |
Service Providers | 6% (3% CGST + 3% SGST) |
Benefits of Composition Scheme
1% vs 18% regular GST - save up to 17%!
Quarterly returns instead of monthly filings
Minimal documentation required for compliance
Tax on turnover, not complex invoice-wise calculation
Limitations
- ✗Cannot charge GST from customers (no invoice)
- ✗No input tax credit available
- ✗Cannot do inter-state supply
- ✗Must mention "composition taxable person" on bills
How to Register
Login to GST Portal
Access the GST portal with your credentials
Navigate to Registration
Go to Services > Registration > New Registration
Select Composition Option
Choose "Composition" in the registration type
Fill CMP-02 Form
Complete the composition scheme intimation form
Submit and Start Filing
Submit form and begin quarterly return filing