Impact of the GST Taxation on the Indian Agricultural Sector

India’s economical growth depends mostly on the agricultural sector. A large number of Indian citizens work as framers and are involved in agriculture. After the introduction of the GST taxation in 2017, small scale farmers were worried about the taxation scheme to be implemented on them.

But, the Ministry of Finance has exempted GST for all the small-scale farmers but the big agricultural sectors and companies fall under the GST taxation policy. This way, the GST taxation system tries to provide a favorable environment for the farmers and the agriculture domain of India. 

Is GST Applicable for Agriculture?

As per the GST regime, only an individual or a Hindu Undivided Family who can be defined as an ‘agriculturist’ is exempted from GSTIN generation. As per the GST Act, an agriculturist is the one who practices cultivation of land by:

• own labour, or
• the labour of family, or
• Servants on wages payable in cash or kind or by hired labor.

So, small cultivators would be exempt from GST taxation. Any person who owns a company or LLP which is involved in the purpose of cultivation or agriculture would be required to obtain GST registration if the annual turnover limit is crossed.

GST Highlights for the Farmers
 

• Farmers do not need GST Registration.
• Farmers do not need to collect GST.
• Farmers do not need to file GST.
• No GST for Seeds and organic manure.
   

Applicable GST Rates in the Agricultural Sector:

• Fertilizers are taxed at 12% GST.
• Agricultural Tools like Handpumps, solar water heater, Waste-to-energy plants, and solar lanterns are taxed at 5% GST.
• Other high-end Agricultural types of machinery are taxed under 12% and 28% GST.

Easy GST Registration for Agricultural Sectors

When a company or entity practices cultivation and crosses the annual turnover limit, they can easily generate a GSTIN by applying for GST Registration online. 

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