To facilitate foreign investment into the country a number of steps have been taken by Government of India in the past. Setting up an Authority for Advance Rulings (Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax) to give binding rulings, in advance, on Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax matters pertaining to an investment venture in India is one such measure. The legal provisions of Advance Rulings were introduced through the Finance Acts of 1998, 1999 and 2003.
Income Tax : Only specified applicants such as non-residents, certain residents, and public sector companies can apply. The ruling clarifies ta...
Goods and Services Tax : The authority held that oxygen supply through installed infrastructure is a composite supply of goods. The key takeaway is that pr...
Income Tax : Understand when and how to file an advance ruling application under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The update clarifies eligibility, do...
Goods and Services Tax : Recent AAR rulings have raised questions on whether ITC on imports is subject to Section 16(4). While one ruling applies the time ...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether foreign patent filing fees attract GST. The ruling confirms such payments are taxable as import of services ...
Income Tax : From October 2024, applicants can withdraw advance ruling requests pending with the Board for Advance Rulings by October 31. Final...
Income Tax : This handbook aims to provide general guidance on the scheme of Advance Rulings under the Indian Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act). I...
Income Tax : CBDT launches Boards for Advance Rulings in Delhi & Mumbai, providing tax clarity to investors and entities. Learn more about this...
Goods and Services Tax : New functionality to search for GST Advance Ruling Orders issued by Authority / Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling on GST Por...
Goods and Services Tax : Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) constituted under the provisions of a SGST/ UTGST Act, in terms of the provisions of Section 96...
Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR held that advance ruling applications cannot be based on hypothetical scenarios or academic questions. The Authorit...
Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR held that medicines, consumables, room rent, and ancillary services provided during inpatient treatment form part o...
Goods and Services Tax : Kerala AAR held that used gunny bags sold after cattle feed manufacturing are reusable packing bags under HSN 6305 and not scrap. ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR rejected an advance ruling application after noting that the issue of GST applicability on member transactions had ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Authority ruled that the President and Members of the statutory temple board are not “directors” under GST notifications. ...
Goods and Services Tax : Explore the constitution & members of the Advance Ruling Authority under Maharashtra VAT Act 2002. Detailed analysis on its implic...
Goods and Services Tax : Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Authority makes changes in its lineup, appointing Shri. Ajaykumar Vaman Bonde as a member of Ad...
Income Tax : CBDT notifies e-advance rulings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023 which amend e-advance rulings Scheme, 2022. Amendments are related to Boa...
Goods and Services Tax : The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Notification No. 02/2023 – Union Territory Tax on May 25, 2023. T...
Income Tax : F No. 189/3/2022-ITA-I Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Direct Taxes) North Block, ...
CAAR clarified classification of Coral Bottom Nodes, Picket Hydroacoustic Complex, Bolt Airguns, and BigShot Controllers, with separate treatment for parts and spares.
CAAR Mumbai held that MOOWR units can claim IGCR duty benefits on inputs but scrap generated must follow Section 65(2), attracting duty if cleared to DTA.
The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) issued a ruling on Siemens application for vacuum circuit breaker parts, confirming their classification under CTIs 8538 and 8535.
Gujarat AAR rules on GST for employee accommodation, deeming it a non-taxable perquisite. ITC is admissible, but GST applies to trainees’ accommodation.
A Customs Authority for Advance Ruling (CAAR) decision classifies imported Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) sheets under subheading 3920 99 12.
The Customs Authority for Advance Ruling (CAAR) confirms that imported PVA sheets are classified under tariff item 3920 99 12, citing their chemical and physical properties.
CAAR, Mumbai, has ruled that roasted and salted cashew nuts are classified under CTI 2008 19 10, not under Chapter 08, citing specific nature of roasting process.
The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR), Mumbai, has ruled that roasted cashew nuts are classified under CTI 2008 19 10, not under Chapter 08, citing the specific nature of the roasting process.
WBAAR rules PVC raincoats classified under HSN 392620 as apparel, taxable at 9% CGST + 9% SGST under Schedule III of GST Notification 1/2017.
Discover the West Bengal AAR’s ruling on GST rates for hotel meal plans and restaurant services, clarifying composite supply and the definition of ‘specified premises.
