There is a rumor prevailing in the market that GST law relating to farmer has been changed, w.e.f 01-06-2018, Farmer would be covered under GST law, according to which they required to get GST registration and liable to pay GST @18% on support services of agriculture, forestry, fishing, animal husbandry.
But, today Ministry of Finance clarify that the news is incorrect and misleading.Finance Ministry further clarify by Press Note that “There has been No Change in the GST law and taxation relating to farmers since July, 2017, when GST was implemented.” And Agriculturists are exempt from GST registration.
