GOODS & SERVICE TAX (GST)

INFORMATION BOOKLET
Goods and Service Tax – Information Booklet
Contents
[1] GST and its impact of GST on Telecom........................................................................................................... 2
[2] Impact on Customers ...................................................................................................................................... 4
[3] Transition ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
[4] Support Required from You: .......................................................................................................................... 5
[5] Annexure ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

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[1] GST and its impact of GST on Telecom
1. Understanding GST:
 GST stands for Goods and Service Tax (‘GST’).
 GST is applicable on both Goods and Services.
 GST is consumption based taxation system, where tax is levied on final consumption.
 It is proposed to be levied at all stages right from manufacture up to final consumption
with credit of taxes paid at previous stages available as setoff.
 In a nutshell, only value addition will be taxed and burden of tax is to be borne by the
final consumer
 GST is effective from July 1, 2017

1. Definition of Telecom service as per GST law:

“telecommunication service” means service of any description (including electronic mail,
voice mail, data services, audio text services, video text services, radio paging and cellular
mobile telephone services) which is made available to users by means of any transmission or
reception of signs, signals, writing, images and sounds or intelligence of any nature, by wire,
radio, visual or other electro-magnetic means.

2. Place of Supply in GST:

Tax would accrue to the taxing authority which has jurisdiction over the place of
consumption which is also termed as place of supply. Accordingly, imports would be subject
to GST, while exports would be zero-rated.

3. Place of Supply for Telecom Products and GST applicability

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4. Special Cases of Billings under GST regime:

(a) Leased circuit (NLD/Local Loop/Drop & Carry) is installed in more than one State and a
consolidated amount is charged for supply of services relating to such circuit
NLD billings will be split if the circuit is installed in two states. Two separate invoices will
be generated and GST is required is to be paid in each state. The invoice will be split in
both states basis value of services so provided in each State as ascertained from the
terms of the contract entered into in this regard. In absence of such contract, on other
reasonable basis (50:50 in each state).
(b) IPLC & IMPLS Billings:
Where the Location of supplier or Recipient is outside India, Place of Supply will be
location of recipient:
i) Recipient is located in India and Payment made in INR - GST will be discharged on
link located in India.

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ii) Recipient located outside India (Both side of link is outside India): Export of
service provided other conditions of Export of services are fulfilled.
iii) Recipient located outside India (One Side of Link is in India): Export of services in
case customer is able to provide declaration that customer does not have place of
presence in India. Otherwise it will treated as GST liable transaction.

[2] Impact on Customers

1. Format of invoice as per GST:
Following additional fields have been added in GST:
 GSTIN number of the customer Billed to (input tax credit will be available to the
consumer basis this GSTIN number). In other words GSTIN number of the respective
state which is place of supply as per the GST law will be printed on the invoice, if
available with Airtel. For instance, GSTIN number of Maharashtra of the customer
will be printed on the invoice for Internet link which is installed at Mumbai.
 GSTIN No. of Supplier (Airtel)
 Details of CGST, SGST & IGST
 Applicable HSN code in case of goods / SAC Code in case of service

Refer Annexure 1 for format of invoice prescribed under GST.

[3] Transition
1. Transition:
i. Open Customer PO’s and Invoicing post July 1, 2017:
Airtel will continue to provide services against existing open valid PO’s (provided by
the customers) as on appointed date post July 1 as well.
 Point of taxation before the appointed date of July 1, 2017: Invoices will be
billed basis the applicable taxes - Service tax / VAT / CST.
 Point of taxation after the appointed date of July 1, 2017: Invoices will be
billed basis GST law.

ii. Payment Process of invoices generated prior to July 1, 2017:

Payment received related to invoices prior to July 1 will be posted based on
applicable taxes on Invoice against which payment being received.

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iii. Advance received from customers (‘AFC’) prior to July 1, 2017:

Unsettled AFC due to unapplied status, unidentified receipts, received prior to July 1
will be considered as collection against invoices and accordingly, will be knocked off
against debtors.

Negative balance due to credit note issued in Airtel books will be considered as
refundable balance and such amount will be refunded or adjusted as the case may be
against any invoice against which such payment is rendered or any service provided
to customer in future.

Any other advances received from customer post July 1, 2017, Airtel will deposit the
GST as per advance related rules and regulation prescribed in GST law.

[4] Support Required from You:

 State wise GSTIN number: We will be sharing with you a format in excel spread sheet
for updating the state GSTIN number. Once you have received that spreadsheet
kindly update the state wise GSTIN number in that spread sheet and share with us
the relevant GSTIN registration certificates also. This will enable us to update our
customer master records.

Disclaimer:
The above document is prepared basis clarity on India GST law till Feb’17 and our
understanding / interpretation of the GST law. This should not in any manner construed as
the legal position taken by the Company and the information above is subject to change.

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[5] Annexure
Annexure 1: Invoice Format under GST Regime

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Annexure 1: Invoice Format under GST Regime

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Annexure 1: Invoice Format under GST Regime

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