RCM CLAUSE 9 ( 3 ) AND 9 ( 4 )

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SIR

I AM A EDUCATIONAL BOOKS PUBLISHERS

I PAY ROYALTI TO AUTHOR

GST APPLICABLE OR NOT APPLICABLE ON ROYALTI UNER RCM CLAUSE 9 (3) OR 9 (4)

AI Summary

GST on Author Royalties Taxable Under Reverse Charge Mechanism, 18% Rate as per Section 9(3) CGST Act An educational books publisher inquired about the applicability of GST on royalties paid to authors under RCM Clause 9(3) or 9(4). The responses clarified that royalties are taxable under the Reverse Charge Mechanism as per Serial No. 9 of Notification No. 13/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.6.17, in accordance with Section 9(3) of the CGST Act, 2017. The applicable GST rate is 18% effective from July 1, 2017. The responses were in agreement, confirming the taxability of the service.