Indirect taxes Services
Indirect tax beyond GST — customs, FTP and DGFT schemes, SEZ/EOU, anti-dumping, excise and legacy service tax, VAT and CST disputes, by WCP experts.
Indirect taxes outside GST still matter for many businesses. Customs duty applies to every import; central excise and State VAT continue on petroleum products, tobacco and alcohol; exporters rely on Foreign Trade Policy schemes and SEZ / EOU benefits; and disputes from the pre-GST era — service tax, excise, VAT and CST — are still being litigated.
WCP's verified Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants and advocates advise on classification, valuation and duty benefits, handle compliance, and represent businesses before customs, DGFT, DGTR, tax authorities and CESTAT.
What is covered:
- Customs duty advisory and compliance
- Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and DGFT schemes
- SEZ and EOU compliance
- Anti-dumping and safeguard duty advisory
- Central excise compliance and litigation
- Legacy service tax, VAT, CST and other pre-GST disputes
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8 services under Indirect taxes
Customs Duty Advisory & Compliance
Customs advisory by verified professionals — classification, valuation, duty exemptions, bills of entry, AEO, refunds and customs notice replies.
Estimated Cost : ₹10,000 – ₹1,00,00010 days typical
FTP Consulting
Foreign Trade Policy consulting — Advance Authorisation, EPCG, RoDTEP, export obligation discharge and DGFT proceedings, by verified professionals.
Estimated Cost : ₹10,000 – ₹1,00,00015 days typical
Legacy Indirect Tax Disputes (Pre-GST)
Pre-GST indirect tax disputes — excise, service tax, VAT and CST notices, adjudication, CESTAT and High Court appeals by verified professionals.
Estimated Cost : ₹25,000 – ₹3,00,00060 days typical
Service Tax Advisory & Legacy Matters
Legacy service tax matters for pre-GST periods — show-cause notices, adjudication, CESTAT appeals and refunds handled by verified professionals.
Estimated Cost : ₹25,000 – ₹2,00,00060 days typical
VAT & CST Compliance
VAT and CST matters — State VAT on petroleum and alcohol, and legacy pre-GST VAT and CST assessments, refunds and appeals, by verified professionals.
Estimated Cost : ₹15,000 – ₹1,50,00030 days typical
Excise Duty Compliance & Litigation Support
Central excise compliance and litigation — petroleum and tobacco excise, returns, CENVAT credit and pre-GST excise disputes before CESTAT, by WCP experts.
Estimated Cost : ₹15,000 – ₹2,00,00030 days typical
SEZ & EOU Compliance
SEZ and EOU compliance by verified professionals — approvals, bonds, SOFTEX and annual reports, net foreign exchange monitoring and exit planning.
Estimated Cost : ₹25,000 – ₹2,00,00030 days typical
Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duty Advisory
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty matters before DGTR — petitions, questionnaires, hearings and sunset reviews, by verified professionals.
Estimated Cost : ₹2,00,000 – ₹10,00,00090 days typical
Frequently asked questions
- Which indirect taxes still apply outside GST?
- Customs duty on imports, central excise on specified petroleum products and tobacco, State VAT on petroleum and alcohol, and legacy taxes for pre-July 2017 periods.
- What is the pre-deposit for a CESTAT appeal?
- 7.5% of the duty or penalty in dispute for the first appeal, and 10% for an appeal to CESTAT against a Commissioner (Appeals) order, capped at ₹10 crore.
- What is the Foreign Trade Policy?
- The Government's policy for exports and imports; FTP 2023 took effect on 1 April 2023 without a fixed end date and includes schemes such as Advance Authorisation, EPCG and RoDTEP.
- Who investigates anti-dumping duties?
- The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) investigates and recommends; the Finance Ministry imposes the duty.
- Are pre-GST disputes still pending?
- Yes. Many service tax, excise, VAT and CST assessments and appeals for periods before July 2017 are still being decided.
- Can I get a customs advance ruling?
- Yes. The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings can rule on classification, valuation and duty exemptions before you import.