Unicorn Startups – Rare Breed to New Normal

Dear Readers, “Startup” is often treated as a catch-all buzzword among businesses. But despite popular belief, the term isn’t just reserved for tech companies in Silicon Valley. So, what constitutes a startup? In short, they’re typically companies that tick the following boxes: a) Entity is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes […]

Due to non-filing of GSTR-1, the GST Common Portal restricts GSTR-3B

Sequential filing of GSTR-1 & filing of GSTR-1 before GSTR-3B on GST Portal: A taxpayers shall not be allowed to file GSTR-1 if previous GSTR-1 is not filed and a taxpayer shall not be allowed to file GSTR-3B if GSTR-1 for the same tax period is not filed. These changes are being implemented prospectively and […]

GST on Export related to Ocean Freight & Air Freight

The exemption from GST on export freight was extended twice by the government after it was introduced in 2018 and the last extension ended on 30 September 2022 after a two-year run. Exporters will have to pay GST of 18% on export freight if the exemption is not extended further, which would raise the logistics […]

Applicability of extended timeline under GST for F.Y 2021-22 onwards.

Time limit for the following compliances in respect of a particular financial year has been extended and fixed as 30th November of the next financial year, or furnishing of the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier: It is clarified that the extended timelines for compliances listed in below table are applicable to the compliances for FY […]