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 : Learn who can apply for an advance ruling, applicable fees, withdrawal rules, and its binding effect under the Income-tax Act. The...
Income Tax : The article explains who can apply for Advance Rulings, the transactions covered, applicable forms, fees, procedures, and appeal r...
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...
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 : Odisha AAR held CAMPA deposits for forest clearance are consideration for Government services, not exempt from GST, and taxable un...
Goods and Services Tax : Odisha AAR held that questions relating to refund of accumulated ITC under Section 54(3) are not maintainable under the advance ru...
Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...
Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...
Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...
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 Mumbai rules on classification of furniture/display cases imported in CKD/SKD form from Singapore under CTH 9403. Duty exemption under AIFTA is available.
AAR Maharashtra ruled no GST on electrical energy supply by AES Engineering, as it’s exempt under relevant notifications. ITC not applicable on exempt supplies.
Allahabad HC rules that failure to prove the physical movement of goods disqualifies Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims. Scrutiny of GST return may skip ASMT-10 notice.
UP AAR rules that vouchers are taxable as goods under GST at 18%. This ruling highlights vouchers classification as movable property and their tax implications.
Delhi HC rules reimbursements to NRAEs not subject to TDS as “fees for technical services,” clarifying scope of Section 9(1)(vii) and TDS under Section 195.
Gujarat AAR rules no GST on salary deductions for canteen services. ITC available if services are obligatory under the Factories Act. Learn more about the decision.
AAR Tamil Nadu rules that GST applies to increased rents from past periods, treating them as ‘supply’ under the CGST Act, effective from July 1, 2017.
GST AAR Gujarat ruling on nonwoven coated fabrics: Classified under Chapter 39, not HSN 56031400 or Chapter 50. GST rate at 18% for specified products.
Gujarat AAR ruling on the GST classification of marine equipment, confirming that imported goods retain their initial classification for GST purposes.
Explore GST impact on hotels and restaurants, covering registration, rates, input tax credit, invoicing, and composition schemes in India’s hospitality sector.