Indian businesses no longer purchase everything from Indian suppliers. Today, even a small business may pay an overseas company for software, cloud storage, website hosting, online advertising, consultancy, technical support or professional services. For example, a company operating from Greater Noida may use cloud software supplied by a company in the United States. Similarly, a […]
GST
GST on Rent: Rate, RCM, Exemptions and ITC Explained
Introduction GST on rent often creates confusion for landlords, tenants and businesses. The rules do not apply in the same way to every rental transaction. Instead, the tax treatment depends on the type of property, the GST status of the landlord and tenant, and the actual use of the premises. For example, an individual may […]
GST on Export of Services
Introduction Many Indian businesses now provide services to clients across the world. Freelancers, consultants, IT companies, accountants, digital marketers, designers, and other professionals regularly work with foreign clients. For example, a consultant in Greater Noida may provide business advisory services to a client in the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Singapore, or Australia. In such cases, […]
GST DRC-01A Notice Explained: Why You Received It and How to Respond
Introduction If you log in to the GST portal and see an intimation in Form GST DRC-01A, do not panic. This form is not a final tax demand order. It is a pre-show cause notice intimation. In simple words, DRC-01A works like an early warning from the GST department. The officer believes that some tax, […]
GSTR-3A Notice for Non-Filing of Returns: What to Do?
Introduction A GSTR-3A notice is a GST notice issued to taxpayers who do not file their GST returns on time. Many business owners get worried after receiving this notice. However, in most cases, the solution is simple: file the pending return and pay the tax, interest, and late fee, if applicable. In simple words, GSTR-3A […]





