Job work is a common arrangement in manufacturing where a principal sends inputs or capital goods to a job worker for processing. The GST regime provides a special procedure under Section 143 that allows the movement of goods to a job worker without payment of tax, subject to conditions.
This article explains the job work framework, registration requirements, and compliance obligations.
Definition of Job Work
Under Section 2(68) of the CGST Act, “job work” means any treatment or process undertaken by a person on goods belonging to another registered person. The job worker is the person who carries out the processing, and the principal is the registered person who owns the goods.
Registration Requirements
- Principal: Must be registered under GST to send goods for job work under Section 143.
- Job Worker: Must register if their aggregate turnover exceeds the threshold. However, a job worker is not required to register if they are engaged exclusively in job work for a registered principal and have no other taxable supplies.
Movement of Goods
The principal must issue a delivery challan under Rule 55 when sending inputs or capital goods to a job worker. The challan must contain:
- Name, address, and GSTIN of the principal.
- Name, address, and GSTIN of the job worker (if registered).
- Description, quantity, and value of goods.
- Place of supply and tax rate.
Time Limits for Return
- Inputs: Must be returned within one year from the date of sending.
- Capital goods: Must be returned within three years from the date of sending.
- Moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures, and tools: No time limit.
If the goods are not returned within the time limit, they are deemed to have been supplied by the principal to the job worker on the date they were sent.
ITC on Job Work
The principal can claim ITC on inputs and capital goods sent for job work. The ITC is not affected by the movement of goods to the job worker.
Conclusion
Job work under GST requires strict compliance with the procedural requirements of Section 143. The principal must maintain proper records, issue delivery challans, and ensure that goods are returned within the prescribed time limits.
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