Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
Definition
A tax levied in India on the purchase and sale of securities such as shares and derivatives on recognised exchanges, collected at the time of the transaction.
Related Terms in India GST
Form 15CA / 15CB
Forms used for foreign remittances from India — 15CA is the remitter's declaration and 15CB is a chartered accountant's certificate on the taxability and tax withheld — required for many payments to non-residents.
MSME / Udyam Registration
Registration of a micro, small or medium enterprise in India under the Udyam system, giving access to benefits such as priority lending and protection on delayed payments. Classification is based on investment and turnover.
TCS on Foreign Remittance (LRS)
Tax collected at source on certain outward remittances under India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and on overseas tour packages, at rates that depend on the purpose and amount. It is credited against the remitter's tax.
Nil GST Return
A GST return filed for a period in which a taxpayer had no outward supplies, no tax liability and no input tax credit to claim. Filing it keeps the registration compliant even when there is no activity.
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