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GST

GST
abbreviation★IntermediateLoanword from English GST
💰Finance
formal

A value-added tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India, replacing multiple indirect taxes.

जीएसटी के तहत, सभी उत्पादों और सेवाओं पर एक समान कर दर लागू होती है।

Under GST, a uniform tax rate is applied to all goods and services.

💡

GST was introduced in India on July 1, 2017, to streamline the tax structure.

⚖️Law
technical

A system of indirect taxation where taxes are collected at each stage of the supply chain but only the final consumer bears the tax burden.

जीएसटी का उद्देश्य कर चोरी को कम करना और व्यवसायों के लिए कर भुगतान को सरल बनाना है।

The objective of GST is to reduce tax evasion and simplify tax payment for businesses.

💡

GST is governed by the GST Act, 2017, in India.

Collocations

GST registrationGST registrationGST returnGST returnGST councilGST council

Synonyms

Related Phrases

GSTNphrase
Goods and Services Tax Network
IGSTphrase
Integrated Goods and Services Tax

💡Pro Tip

GST Rates

GST rates in India are categorized into 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.

⚡Gold Rule

GST Compliance

Businesses must file GST returns regularly to comply with the law.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English abbreviation 'Goods and Services Tax'.

📝Usage Notes

GST is a widely used term in Indian business and finance contexts. It is not used in other countries with the same meaning.

Word Breakdown

G
Goods
prefix
+
S
Services
prefix
+
T
Tax
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश

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