21/02/2022
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax on the consumption of goods and services and is charged at 10% of the sale price. Any business with an annual turnover of K250,000 is required to register a GST account under their Tax Identification Number (TIN) with IRC and charge GST. That business is also expected to pay and file on time. Any business with a turnover of less than K250,000 can charge GST so long as they open a GST Account with the IRC.
A business that charges GST without registering with IRC, and a business that charges GST but fails to lodge returns and pay on time, can be charged administratively and criminally.
Monthly GST returns are due 21st of the following month. The GST returns for January are due on the 21st of February. Please file and pay on time to avoid penalties.
We remind you that the deadline of the obligation of filing and paying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) return for the month of January 2021 is on the 21st of February 2022. Bear in mind that providing inaccurate infor-mation in the tax return might not be considered as an oversight, but as a voluntary choice, which would repre-sent a violation of your obligations as a taxpayer, and can attract severe penalties including prosecution under section 95 of the GST Act 2003 and/or section 418 of the Criminal Code Act 1974.
If you don’t have a myIRC account, it’s easy to get started Registering a myIRC account is quick and easy, all you need is a valid email address, a strong password and your TIN/TTA. https://irc.gov.pg/register
Registering for myIRC will enable you to make instant online payments and interact with IRC services on your phone, tablet or computer.
What if I need assistance? If you need assistance registering a new myIRC account, please contact us through the Support Centre.
https://irc.gov.pg/support-centre