VAT/CST for readymade apparels

[Arka Roy]

Hi All,

We are planning to start online e-commerce portal where we will be selling -

1. Un stitched Women's Apparels

2. Stitched Women's apprels

3. Imported Greeting Cards(Paper Product)

All these products will be supplied from exporters/distributors in Surat or Mumbai,we buy from them in catalog price and selling them on our portal.

My question is:

1. For these kind of products what VAT/CST Rate will be applicable(Ecommerce portal registered in west Bengal)

2. Do we need to provide retail invoice to customers

Please help in this case.

AI Summary

E-commerce Apparel Business Queries VAT/CST Rates for Interstate Purchases; Form C Needed for 2% CST Rate An individual plans to launch an e-commerce platform in West Bengal, selling unstitched and stitched women's apparel and imported greeting cards sourced from Surat or Mumbai. They inquire about applicable VAT/CST rates and whether retail invoices are necessary. A respondent explains e-commerce taxation, detailing four transaction methods, and notes that the individual plans to use the third method. The respondent advises that interstate purchases incur CST at 2% with Form C; without it, full tax applies. They emphasize checking state-specific VAT rates, as they differ across regions.