Composition Scheme Under GST 2026

📅 February 16, 2026 ⏱️ 10 min read
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Quick Summary

Composition scheme = Simple GST for small businesses. Pay 1-6% on turnover, file quarterly, no ITC.

What is Composition Scheme?

Simplified GST scheme for small businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore.

Benefits: Lower tax rate, quarterly filing, simple compliance

Drawback: Cannot claim ITC, no inter-state sales

Tax Rates

  • Traders: 1% of turnover
  • Manufacturers: 1% of turnover
  • Restaurants: 5% of turnover
  • Service Providers: 6% of turnover

Eligibility

✅ Turnover ≤ ₹1.5 Cr (₹75 lakh special states)

✅ Only intra-state sales

✅ Not selling exempt goods

❌ E-commerce sellers not eligible

Restrictions

  • Cannot charge GST on invoices
  • Cannot claim ITC
  • Cannot make inter-state sales
  • Cannot sell on e-commerce
  • Must pay RCM at regular rates

How to Opt

  1. File CMP-02 before start of FY
  2. Cannot opt mid-year
  3. File GSTR-4 quarterly
  4. Pay tax quarterly