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, ...
Detailed ruling by CAAR Delhi on the classification of Grindsted PS 101-M, a food emulsifier under CTSH 1516 20 91. Analysis includes composition and tariff notes.
The AAAR Odisha rules that leasing electric vehicles (E-Bikes) without operators falls under financial leasing services under GST, taxed similarly to goods transfer.
GST AAAR Odisha clarifies tax applicability on Pioneer Bakers’ supply of cakes, bakery items, and related services, including composite supply classification.
Detailed analysis of the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings’ decision on Teachmint’s Interactive Flat Panels under Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
Classification of Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceivers under Customs Tariff, along with duty eligibility under Notification No. 57/2017-Cus, is discussed.
CAAR Delhi ruled that Samsung’s Galaxy Ring and Sizing Kit are correctly classified under HSN 90318000 for measuring or checking instruments under Customs Tariff Act
CAAR Delhi ruled that Danisco’s palm oil-based products are correctly classified under CTH 3404 90 39, not under CTH 3824, based on HSN guidelines.
Bombay HC clarifies ‘already pending or decided’ under CGST Act. Respondent directed to resolve advance ruling application within 3 months.
AAR ruling confirms that R.V Hydraulic Services can claim ITC on IGST payment for imported machinery even if Bill of Entry is not in their name.
GST liability on rent for government-occupied private buildings discussed in Andhra Pradesh AAR ruling. Who pays: owner or tenant?
