India’s Services Exports: Why Compliance Matters Even Without Profit
Overview: India’s services exports were estimated at US$36.35 billion in September 2026, marginally below September 2025. Exports nevertheless grew 8.69%
Goods and Services Tax
GST Revenue Growth 2026: Wider Tax Base and Better Compliance
Overview: The Centre expects a wider GST tax base and better compliance to drive future revenue growth. Following the September
GST E-Invoicing Expansion: What Businesses Need to Know
Overview: The 57th GST Council meeting on 8th October 2026 recommended extending e-invoicing to imports of services and specified domestic
GST ITC on ICEGATE Challans: Exporters Face Uncertainty
Overview: Exporters may face difficulty claiming input tax credit (ITC) on integrated GST (IGST) paid through ICEGATE challans to regularise
HSN Codes and GST Rates on Coal, Petroleum Products, Bitumen & Tar
Overview: Chapter 27 of the Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) covers coal, petroleum products, mineral oils, tar, bitumen and mineral
GST Council Reforms 2026: A Practical Guide for MSMEs
Overview: The 57th GST Council meeting has recommended changes to simplify registration and return compliance for small businesses. The proposals
GST Council Meeting 2026: 7 Key Reforms to Ease Business Compliance
Overview: The 57th GST Council meeting, on 8th October 2026, recommended changes to GST refunds, input tax credit (ITC), registration,
GST Council Process Reforms 2026: E-Invoicing, ITC and GST Registration
Overview: The GST Council meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026 is set to shift attention from GST rate changes to
GST LUT Filing FY 2026-27: Easy Guide to Export Without IGST
GST LUT filing is a critical annual compliance task for every Indian exporter. As we enter FY 2026-27, businesses exporting
GST Registration for Freelancers: Do You Need It for Exports Below ₹20 Lakhs?
For India’s growing community of freelancers, developers, designers, writers, and consultants serving global clients, GST compliance remains a significant concern.
GST 2.0 Unpacked: The Cheaper vs. Costlier List
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was a revolutionary move to simplify India’s complex tax structure by consolidating various indirect
Can You Still File Old GST Returns? The New 3-Year Deadline Explained
Overview: Remember when you could file delayed GST returns anytime by simply paying late fees? Those days are ending permanently.
GST Registration Rejected After a Field Visit? A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Approved
Overview: You have successfully incorporated your company, prepared your business plan, and meticulously filed your application for a Goods and Services
Refund of Unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST: A Comprehensive Guide
Overview : Refunding unutilised Input Tax Credits represents a crucial mechanism under the Goods and Services Tax regime that prevents
GST Return Filing for Composition Scheme
Overview: GST Return filing is a major compliance for the Composition Scheme. It is used to report a taxpayer’s GST
Understanding Zero-Rated Supply Under GST: A Practical Guide
Overview : When GST was introduced in India, one of its smartest features was the concept of “zero-rated supply.” Simply
Excise Registration
Central Excise Duty refers to the duty which is imposed on the production or manufacture of all excisable goods. Excisable
What is Monthly Return under GST?
Overview : Like annual returns, monthly returns are also crucial for the taxation system including GST. The eligible taxpayers must
Category of Goods & Services Exempted from GST
Overview : GST Exemption in India means that certain goods and services don’t attract GST as no GST tax is
What are the differences between GSTR-3 and GSTR-3B?
Overview : Monthly GST Returns are indispensable for the Goods and Services Tax system. Such returns help track GST transactions
