GST Implementation
SAP’s GST patch will not fully address all GST compliance requirements in the current system and would need GST implementation and migration services from SAP partners.
Application of GST patch is just one aspect of an elaborate and intricate procedure to become a GST- Ready organization. Therefore, services of a recognized SAP partner would be required for successful GST implementation/migration.
The GST implementation process includes:
- Deployment of SAP’s GST patch
- Modifications to the chart of accounts and account determination
- Reassessment of stock and available tax credits conforming to the GST law
- Restructuring of tax and pricing configurations conforming to the GST requirements
- Interface with GSTN (GST Network) for filing returns
- Changes to custom developments, reports, interfaces and forms
- Changes to the master data, primarily vendors, materials, pricing and customers
- Fine tuning of business processes including indirect taxes
Compliance Required
There are quite a few compliance requirements for GST. There will be a Unique GST number based on PAN and a Single GST registration per state (GSTN) for SGST and IGST. GST reg. no. needs to be captured for each registered Customer and Vendor. Separate GST Tax Accounts will be required for AP and AR per CGST, SGST and IGST per registration level. Outgoing GST invoices will require unique sequential numbering. Utilization of input tax credit is allowed against output tax as per the government rules. Separate registers for CGST, SGST and IGST (Registration level segregation) needs to be maintained. Besides all these, there are changes in Tax administration with introduction of GSTN and interfacing with it.