Question 1

Do you provide lut filing under gst for small businesses and proprietorships in Kolathur?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A large share of our clients in Kolathur are proprietors, small traders, shop owners, freelancers and family businesses rather than large companies. The fee of Rs.999 and the process are the same regardless of size, and we explain the compliance position in plain language — in Tamil or English — so you understand what is being filed on your behalf and why.

Question 2

Is there a GST consultant near Kolathur for lut filing under gst?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We serve Kolathur and the surrounding areas from our office at Porur, Chennai - 600 116, Tamil Nadu, and most LUT filing work is completed online — you send documents on WhatsApp and we handle the portal work. If you prefer in-person help, we offer doorstep document pickup across Kolathur and you are welcome to visit our office. Reach us on +91 - 9600 606 444 between 9 AM and 8 PM, Monday to Saturday.

Question 3

Which is better for an exporter: LUT without tax or paying IGST and claiming refund?

Accepted Answer

Both routes are legal, and the better choice depends on cash flow and credit position. The LUT route means you never pay IGST on exports, and you separately claim refund of accumulated ITC, which suits service exporters and businesses with modest input credit. The IGST payment route blocks cash temporarily but refunds flow automatically through the customs system once GSTR-1 and the shipping bill match, which some goods exporters find faster. A business with large accumulated ITC often prefers paying IGST by utilising that credit. A short working comparing both routes usually settles the question.

Question 4

What happens to my export refund if the foreign client never pays me?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you export. For export of goods, Rule 96B of the CGST Rules links refunds to realisation: if sale proceeds are not realised within the period allowed under FEMA, generally nine months, you must deposit the refund already received, proportionate to the unrealised amount, along with interest, within thirty days of the expiry of that period, and you can reclaim it by producing evidence of realisation within three months of receiving the money. For export of services, the consequence is even more direct: receipt of payment in convertible foreign exchange is itself a condition of export under Section 2(6) of the IGST Act, and refund claims must be backed by FIRC or BRC, so an unpaid service invoice never qualifies as a zero-rated export at all. Exporters in Kolathur should therefore track outstanding foreign receivables against FIRC dates every quarter, not just at year end.

Question 5

Do I need an LUT to supply goods or services to an SEZ unit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you want to supply without charging IGST. Supplies to SEZ units and SEZ developers for authorised operations are zero-rated under Section 16 of the IGST Act, exactly like physical exports. So a supplier in Kolathur billing an SEZ unit can either supply under LUT without payment of tax and claim refund of accumulated ITC, or pay IGST and claim it as a refund. The same RFD-11 covers both exports and SEZ supplies for the financial year, so one filing protects all your zero-rated turnover. Keep the SEZ endorsement documents for refund claims.

Question 6

I forgot to renew my LUT in April but kept exporting. What happens now?

Accepted Answer

File the LUT for the current financial year immediately, because exports made without a valid LUT are treated as exports on which IGST was payable. In practice, departments have accepted belated LUTs with the benefit applied for the year, relying on circulars that treat the lapse as procedural where exports genuinely took place and conditions were otherwise met, but the safer course is to regularise quickly and keep proof of export and foreign exchange receipt for every invoice in the gap period. Set a recurring reminder for the last week of March, or call +91 - 9600 606 444 and ChennaiGST will track renewals for you.

Question 7

What documents and details are needed to file LUT Form RFD-11?

Accepted Answer

The filing is fully online and light on paperwork. You need your GST portal login, the details of two independent witnesses with their names, occupations and addresses, and the authorised signatory who will sign with DSC or EVC. The form contains self-declarations that you will export within the prescribed time, abide by the GST law, and pay IGST with interest at 18 percent per annum if export conditions are not met. No bond or bank guarantee is required unless you have been prosecuted for evasion above Rs.2.5 crore. Filing typically takes under thirty minutes.

Question 8

I earn commission from a foreign company for arranging Indian buyers. Is this an export of services?

Accepted Answer

Usually not, and this surprises many agents. An intermediary is someone who arranges or facilitates a supply between two other persons, such as a commission agent or broker. Under Section 13(8)(b), the place of supply of intermediary services is the supplier's own location, so a commission agent in Kolathur serving a foreign principal has Tamil Nadu as the place of supply, the transaction fails the export test and 18 percent GST applies. A person supplying the main service directly to the foreign client on their own account is not an intermediary. The contract wording decides everything, so have it reviewed before claiming LUT benefits; call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 9

What is the time limit for filing a GST refund application?

Accepted Answer

Form RFD-01 must be filed within two years from the relevant date defined in Section 54 of the CGST Act. For export of goods, the relevant date is the date the ship or aircraft leaves India; for export of services, it is the date of receipt of foreign exchange or the invoice date, whichever is later; for inverted duty structure, it is the due date of the return for the period in which the claim arises. Missing the two-year window makes the refund time-barred, so track pending claims carefully and file early.

Question 10

How do I match my Amazon settlement reports with my GST returns?

Accepted Answer

Use the Merchant Tax Report (MTR) from Seller Central rather than the settlement report for GSTR-1, since it lists taxable value, tax and place of supply invoice-wise. Sales returns and cancellations must be netted through credit notes in GSTR-1. Separately, claim input tax credit on Amazon's commission, shipping and advertising invoices, which appear in your GSTR-2B under Amazon's GSTIN. Finally, compare the TCS reported in GSTR-8 with your own filed turnover; persistent gaps attract department notices. This three-way reconciliation is standard in our monthly service for marketplace sellers.

Question 11

What documents are needed for GST registration of a proprietorship?

Accepted Answer

For a sole proprietorship you need the proprietor's PAN card, Aadhaar card, a passport-size photograph, proof of the principal place of business, and bank details such as a cancelled cheque or bank statement. For business premises proof, an electricity bill, property tax receipt or legal ownership document works for owned property, while rented property needs the rent agreement plus the owner's utility bill. No separate business PAN is required because a proprietorship uses the proprietor's own PAN. If you share your documents on WhatsApp, our Kolathur team can usually file the application the same day; call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 12

How is the place of supply decided when I sell goods?

Accepted Answer

Section 10 of the IGST Act gives the tests. Where the sale involves movement of goods, the place of supply is the location where the movement terminates for delivery to the recipient, whoever arranges the transport. Where there is no movement, it is the location of the goods at the time of delivery, which covers over-the-counter sales and sales of installed machinery in place. Where goods are assembled or installed at site, the place of supply is the site of installation. Getting this right decides whether you charge CGST plus SGST or IGST, and a Kolathur seller delivering to a Bengaluru buyer charges IGST because delivery terminates in Karnataka.

Question 13

What is the difference between ISD and cross-charge, and when is each used?

Accepted Answer

They solve different problems. The Input Service Distributor mechanism distributes credit on third-party input services received at the head office but consumed by branches, such as an audit fee or software licence billed centrally; the ISD passes the credit itself through ISD invoices and GSTR-6, without charging tax again. Cross-charge applies where the head office performs a service for branches using its own resources; here the head office makes an outward supply, issues a tax invoice with tax, and the branch claims ITC. With ISD distribution mandatory for common third-party input services from 1 April 2025, businesses must now run both mechanisms side by side, each for its correct category.

Question 14

Our small lodge in Kolathur gets bookings through online travel apps. Who pays the GST?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your registration status. If the lodge is registered, you charge GST on the accommodation and the platform collects TCS on payments routed through it, which you claim back on the portal. If the lodge is not liable to be registered, the law shifts the liability to the e-commerce operator itself under Section 9(5), so the app pays the tax on accommodation booked through it and the small lodge need not register merely because it lists online. Direct walk-in business remains within your threshold computation. Keep the platform agreements and statements, since they determine who reported the tax.

Question 15

Can I reduce GST for discounts given after the sale, like turnover incentives?

Accepted Answer

Only if three conditions in Section 15(3)(b) are met: the discount was established under an agreement that existed before or at the time of supply, it can be linked to specific invoices, and the recipient reverses the input tax credit attributable to it. If all three hold, you issue a GST credit note and reduce your output tax. If any condition fails, which is common for year-end volume incentives negotiated later, the adjustment must go through a commercial credit note without any GST effect. Distributor incentive schemes run from Kolathur should be papered before the season starts, not after.

Question 16

How is GST charged on clothes and footwear after the rate change?

Accepted Answer

The rate now turns on a per-piece price line of Rs.2,500. Apparel, made-up textile articles and footwear with a sale value up to Rs.2,500 per piece attract 5 percent GST, while pieces priced above Rs.2,500 attract 18 percent. The test applies item by item, so a single invoice from a garment shop in Kolathur can carry both rates: a Rs.1,800 shirt at 5 percent and a Rs.4,000 pair of shoes at 18 percent on the same bill. Configure the billing software to test the price of each line item automatically rather than applying one blanket rate.

Question 17

When can goods move on a delivery challan instead of a tax invoice?

Accepted Answer

Rule 55 permits movement on a delivery challan where the transportation is not itself a supply: sending inputs or capital goods for job work, taking goods to an exhibition or for approval where the sale is not yet certain, supplying liquid gas where the quantity is unknown at removal, and moving goods in semi-knocked-down form in multiple consignments, where the full invoice travels with the first lot. The challan is prepared in triplicate and an e-way bill is still required where value thresholds are crossed. Goods sent on approval must be invoiced within six months, failing which tax becomes payable.

Question 18

I hold stock purchased before the September 2025 rate cuts at higher tax rates. What happens when I sell it now?

Accepted Answer

You charge the rate in force on the date of supply, so goods sold on or after 22 September 2025 carry the new lower rate even if you bought them when the rate was 12% or 28%. The input tax credit you took at the old, higher rate remains fully intact in your credit ledger and is not restricted merely because output is now taxed lower; it simply sets off across your overall liability. No stock declaration was required for this transition. What traders in Kolathur must avoid is selling old-MRP stock at prices that ignore the tax cut without reviewing pricing. Call +91 - 9600 606 444 for a transition check.

Question 19

Which GST office handles Kolathur businesses?

Accepted Answer

Businesses in Kolathur (PIN 600099) generally fall under the CGST Chennai North Commissionerate, with state-jurisdiction cases handled by the Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Department. Your exact division and range can be confirmed from your GSTIN on the GST portal. We regularly appear before this jurisdiction for registrations, clarifications and hearings, so we know the local practice and documentation preferences.

Question 20

How long does LUT filing RFD-11 take in Kolathur?

Accepted Answer

Same day to 1 working day. That assumes your documents are complete and there is no departmental query. We start the same day we receive your papers and tell you the realistic completion date upfront rather than an optimistic one. Where the GST portal or the officer causes delay — clarifications, physical verification or system issues — we track it daily and keep you informed on WhatsApp.

Question 21

How much does LUT filing RFD-11 cost in Kolathur?

Accepted Answer

Our fee for LUT filing RFD-11 in Kolathur starts at Rs.999 and is quoted in full before we begin — there are no hidden charges added later. The fee covers professional work end to end: document review, preparation, filing and follow-up until completion. Government fees or portal charges, where applicable, are separate and always shown to you upfront. For an exact quote based on your turnover and business type, call +91 - 9600 606 444 and a consultant will confirm it on the call.

Aspect	With ChennaiGST	DIY / Unattended
Annual return preparation	Monthly reconciliations roll naturally into GSTR-9, filed comfortably before 31 December with figures already agreed through the year.	Twelve months of unmatched data reconstructed in December, with differences discovered too late to be corrected cleanly.
Late fees and interest	Filings go in ahead of statutory dates, so the Rs.50-per-day late fee and 18 percent interest never arise.	Late fees accumulate silently every delayed day, and interest on unpaid tax runs at 18 percent per annum.
When a notice arrives	A professional drafts the reply in the department's format and files it within the statutory window, such as thirty days for ASMT-11.	You face departmental language alone, and a missed reply deadline can convert a simple query into a demand with penalty.
Supplier defaults	Suppliers who stop uploading invoices are identified within the period and pursued before their default becomes your blocked credit.	Missing supplier invoices surface only when credit is denied, by which time recovering the amount from the vendor is difficult.
Input tax credit	Purchase register matched against GSTR-2B each period, with defaulting suppliers chased so eligible credit is actually captured.	Credit claimed from books alone; mismatches with GSTR-2B mean lost credit or excess claims that invite departmental queries.
Due-date tracking	A maintained compliance calendar with internal cut-offs days before the 11th and the 20th; we chase you for data, not the other way around.	Deadlines remembered from memory or phone alarms; one busy week and the return slips past the due date.

LUT Filing RFD-11 in Kolathur, Chennai

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Documents Required for LUT Filing RFD-11

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Recent Developments in GST — relevant to Kolathur businesses

Supreme Court lays down the aspect doctrine for splitting composite transactions

The interstate mirror of the goods rate schedule

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