Inter-State e-way Bill to be made compulsory from 01.02.2018:
Presently Central Government has put the e way bill system on hold to provide some relief to the trade and industry in GST compliance at the initial stage. Further, even the GSTN system was yet to be upgraded to support the proposed nationwide e-way bill system in a smooth manner. As per the press released issued by the Government, it was represented by the trade and transporters that this is causing undue hardship in...
Read moreIntroduction of GST has definitely changed the way in which business is being done due to change in indirect tax structure and law. Levy of tax has been changed from the act of sale or manufacture to act of supply. GST is levied on supply of goods or services for consideration. There are few activities which would be treated as supply even in absence of consideration. For example, stock transfer of goods to branches in other states are treated as supply to levy GST. There are doubts among...
Read moreIntroduction:
"Merchant Exporter" means a person engaged in trading activity and exporting or intending to export goods. Merchant exporters are instrumental to boost exports which contribute to growth of Indian economy. To support the same, special benefit of procurement of goods without payment of duty is provided under earlier indirect tax laws (Central Excise/ VAT etc.) on following the procedure prescribed. Under GST, the said benefit was discontinued till 23.10.2017....
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