GST ON WINE MERCHANT

[SURYAKANT MITHBAVKAR]

We have buy wine from wine merchant to serve our customer. The wine merchant has issued without GST invoice saying they are not covered under GST. The expenses booked in company books.

The above bills can we do RCM if yes what is rate of GST.

AI Summary

GST Not Applicable on Wine Purchases; Exemption Confirmed, No Reverse Charge Mechanism Required A query was raised regarding the applicability of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on wine purchased from a wine merchant, who issued an invoice without GST, claiming exemption. Two responses clarified that alcohol, including wine, is outside the scope of GST, and thus, the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) does not apply. Consequently, there is no requirement to pay GST on such transactions, validating the wine merchant's position.