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End-to-end GST support — returns and ITC, advisory on place of supply, reverse charge and classification, audits, notices and appeals.

GST : Compliance, Advisory or Litigation
Estimate Cost
₹10,000 – ₹1,50,000 Concessional Price
Typical duration
15 days

Service overview

  • GST Compliance, Advisory, and Litigation provides total tax lifecycle support under Central and State GST laws
  • This service covers routine monthly return filings and ITC reconciliations, expert legal opinions on complex corporate transactions (such as place of supply, cross-border services, reverse charge, and composite supplies), and legal representation in departmental audits, show-cause proceedings, and tribunal disputes

Who needs it? / When is it needed?

  • GST-registered businesses handling complex transactions like imports, exports, SEZ supplies, or real estate.
  • Entities undergoing departmental GST audits (GST ADT-01) or comprehensive tax inspections.
  • Taxpayers facing show-cause notices (SCN) or seeking to restructure supply chains for optimal tax efficiency.

What to expect from the WCP Professionals

  • Transaction & Invoice Diagnostic: WCP professionals analyze your underlying supply contracts, purchase orders, and sales invoicing to classify transactions accurately and prevent misclassification claims under GST.
  • Audit Operational Workflows: WCP professionals review your monthly GSTR-1, 3B, and 2B records to fix reconciliation gaps before departmental audits occur.
  • Provide Actionable Advisory Opinions: WCP professionals deliver written legal opinions on complex scenarios—such as Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility, Cross-Charge vs. Share Services, and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)—without dense legal jargon.
  • Formulate SCN Defense Strategy: When an assessment or show-cause notice arrives, WCP professionals read the allegation, evaluate the officer's grounds, and construct factual and legal defenses using relevant tribunal precedents.
  • Represent Before Tax Authorities: The legal advocates attend personal hearings before GST Proper Officers and Appellate Authorities to defend your position.
  • Deliver Post-Litigation Roadmap: WCP professionals provide a summary report with corrective steps for future return filings to prevent repeat notices.

Key deliverables

  • Annual GST Compliance & ITC Health Check Report
  • Formal Legal Opinions on complex tax transactions.
  • Written Replies to GST Show-Cause Notices and Audit Queries.
  • Appeal Memorandums and Case Briefs for departmental hearings.
  • Litigation Strategy Notes and Tax Precedent Digests.

Standard turnaround time

  • GST Health Check & Audit: 3 to 7 business days.
  • Written Advisory Opinion: 3 to 10 business days.
  • Notice Replies: Submitted within 7 to 30 days as specified in the notice.

Government fees, timelines & key outcomes

  • Government Fees: No fee for return filings or notice replies; statutory late fees (₹50/day; ₹20/day for nil returns) and 18% interest apply to delayed tax payments.
  • Timelines: Strict statutory deadlines apply to SCN replies and appeal filings.
  • Key Outcome: Fully compliant GST operations, dropped demand notices, or favorable appellate orders.

Forms & filings involved

  • GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C: Routine and Annual Compliance Forms. ASMT-10
  • ASMT-11: Scrutiny Notice and Formal Reply. DRC-01
  • DRC-06: Summary of Show-Cause Notice and Legal Reply.

Documents required

  • GST Registration Certificate (REG-06)
  • Purchase and Sales Registers, Invoices, and E-Way Bills
  • Copies of notices received with postal/email proof
  • Bank Statements and Financial Books of Account

What we need from you

  • Full access to GST portal data and sales/purchase ledgers
  • Immediate sharing of departmental notices upon receipt
  • Clear explanations of underlying commercial transactions

Important conditions

  • GST rules, rates, and notifications update frequently; advice reflects the law on the engagement date
  • Tax, penalty, and interest payments remain the taxpayer's sole liability
  • Government fees and court expenses are separate from professional charges and billed at actuals

Additional information

Rate and classification questions are reviewed against the GST 2.0 structure in force from 22 September 2025 — 5%, 18% and a 40% rate for specified goods — and the current rate notifications.

Disputes now have a second appellate tier at the GST Appellate Tribunal, which began accepting appeals in September 2025.

The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.

How it works

  1. 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
  2. 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
  3. 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
  4. 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
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Frequently asked questions

What does a GST health check cover?

Returns filed versus books, ITC claimed versus GSTR-2B, rate and classification, reverse-charge liability and pending notices — with a list of fixes.

When do I need a GST advisory opinion?

Before pricing or structuring a transaction where rate, classification, place of supply or reverse charge is unclear.

Who represents a business in a GST audit?

Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, advocates and GST practitioners can represent taxpayers before GST authorities.

What is GSTAT?

The GST Appellate Tribunal, the second appellate forum for GST disputes, which began accepting appeals online from 24 September 2025.

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