Why Restaurant GST Returns Matter in Gurugram
📌 TL;DR - Restaurant GST Return Services at a Glance
Restaurants in Gurugram pay GST at 5% (without ITC) or 18% (hotel restaurants with room tariff Rs 7,500+). Monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for regular scheme. Composition (up to Rs 1.5 crore): quarterly CMP-08 and annual GSTR-4. Since January 2022, Swiggy and Zomato collect 5% GST under Section 9(5). Late fee Rs 50/day. Incorrect ITC claim at 5% = full reversal with interest.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | CGST Act 2017 | HGST Act | Notification 11/2017-CT(R) | S9(5) | S10 Composition |
| Registry | Copyright Office, DPIIT (GST Portal (gst.gov.in)). Registrar of Copyrights |
| Form | GSTR-1/3B (regular) | CMP-08 (composition quarterly) | GSTR-4 (composition annual) | GSTR-9 |
| Categories (S13) | Literary (including software), Artistic, Musical, Dramatic, Cinematograph Films, Sound Recordings |
| Validity | Literary/Artistic/Musical/Dramatic: Author's lifetime + 60 years. Films/Sound Recordings: 60 years from publication |
| Mandatory? | No. But registration provides prima facie evidence of ownership (Section 48) |
| International | Berne Convention membership: recognized in 181+ countries automatically |
| Fees 2026 | Individuals: Rs 500 (literary/artistic), Rs 2,000 (sound). Companies: Rs 2,000. Software: Rs 4,000. Films: Rs 5,000 |
Gurugram is one of NCR's most vibrant food corridors. Cyber Hub and Golf Course Road house premium dining. Sector 29 has 100+ restaurants. Sohna Road and Udyog Vihar have growing cloud kitchens. NH-48 hotel corridor has 18% GST restaurants. For comprehensive information about restaurant GST returns across India, visit our national service page.
Every missed deadline = Rs 50/day late fee plus 18% interest. Restaurants incorrectly claiming ITC at 5% face full reversal demands. GST Commissionerate Gurugram is scrutinising Swiggy/Zomato reconciliation. You will also need GST registration and FSSAI registration for complete restaurant compliance.
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