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To apply for GST registration after rejection, first download the Form GST REG-05 rejection order from the GST portal (Services → User Services → View Notices and Orders). Identify the reason for rejection. If the rejection is due to fixable defects, incorrect PAN, Aadhaar mismatch, unclear documents, or a missed REG-03 reply, correct the issues […]
A GST notice is an official communication issued under the CGST Act, 2017, to registered taxpayers regarding compliance issues. GST officers issue these notices for return mismatches, unpaid taxes, excess Input Tax Credit claims, or registration-related discrepancies. The GSTN system also automatically generates certain notices when taxpayers fail to meet prescribed compliance requirements. Receiving a […]
GST on advertising services applies at 18% in FY 2025–26. This rate covers digital ads, TV commercials, radio spots, outdoor hoardings, cinema advertising, and sponsorships. The only exception is the standalone sale of ad space in newspapers, which qualifies for the reduced 5% rate. All other print formats, including magazines, attract 18%. Businesses that meet […]
GST registration for export of services applies under Section 2(6) of the IGST Act when you supply a service from India to a recipient outside India for foreign currency. The CGST Act, 2017, and IGST Act, 2017, treat such services as zero-rated. GST registration becomes necessary once turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold of ₹20 lakh […]
GST registration for consultancy services becomes mandatory once the annual turnover crosses ₹20 lakh, or earlier when specific supply conditions are involved. Consultants and advisory professionals across India must understand GST rates for consultancy services before they raise their first invoice. Whether someone provides management advice, IT strategy, financial guidance, or marketing consulting, GST applies […]
A reply to a GST registration notice must be filed within 7 working days from the date of service, using Form GST REG-04 for REG-03 clarification notices (fresh registration), Form GST REG-18 for REG-17 show-cause notices (cancellation), and Form GST REG-24 for REG-23 notices (rejected revocation applications). All replies are filed exclusively online through the […]
GST on software and IT services in India is charged at 18% (9% CGST + 9% SGST for intra-state; 18% IGST for inter-state; 0% for export of services under LUT), classified under SAC 998313 (IT consulting and support), SAC 998314 (IT design and development), SAC 998315 (hosting and infrastructure), and HSN 8523 (packaged software on […]
GST registration for professional services in India is mandatory under Section 22 of the CGST Act, 2017, when aggregate annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura). Most professional services are classified under SAC 9982 (legal, accounting, consulting) and SAC 9983 (technical, IT, design) and attract 18% GST (9% CGST […]
GST registration for freelancers in India is mandatory under Section 22 of the CGST Act, 2017, when aggregate annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh – 20 lakh (₹10 lakh in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura) for goods and services. This is applicable regardless of whether clients are in India, abroad, or both. Registration also becomes mandatory […]
The GST Compliance Calendar 2026-27 is the month-wise schedule of GST return due dates and tax payment deadlines under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, covering GSTR-1 (11th), GSTR-3B (20th), GSTR-7 / GSTR-8 (10th), CMP-08 (18th of the month after each quarter), GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C (31 December 2026 for FY 2025-26), PMT-06 (25th […]