VAT & CST Compliance
State VAT on petroleum and alcohol, and legacy VAT and CST assessments, refunds and appeals for periods before GST.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹15,000 – ₹1,50,000
- Typical duration
- 30 days
Service overview
For goods still governed by state tax laws (such as petroleum products or liquor), the VAT & CST Compliance service gives you expert assistance with return filings, statutory form reconciliations, and state tax audits.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Businesses trading in non-GST goods governed by state VAT and CST laws.
- Companies facing historical state tax audits, assessment notices, or form mismatches (Form C, F, H).
- Businesses waiting on pending VAT/CST refunds or fighting state tax appeals.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
- Pre-Assessment Record & Form Reconciliation: WCP professionals audit your sales registers and statutory forms (Form C/F) to match your input credits before tax notices hit.
- Strategic Defense Against Assessment Notices: WCP professionals write comprehensive legal replies to state tax assessment orders and disputed tax claims.
- Precision Drafting of Statutory Appeals: Standard letters get ignored by state authorities. WCP professionals custom-draft appeals for Joint Commissioners and state tribunals.
- Handling Refund Claims & Departmental Queries: If tax officers delay your VAT refunds or raise verification hurdles, the team follows up directly to clear them.
- Post-Dispute Closure Handover: Once the issue is resolved, WCP professionals secure official assessment closure orders to keep your files clean.
Key deliverables
- VAT/CST Record and Form Reconciliation Report
- Custom-Drafted Assessment Replies and Objections
- State Tribunal Appeal Petitions
- Official Tax Assessment Closure Orders
Standard turnaround time
Turnaround spans from days for return filing and form matching to months for state appellate dispute resolution.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
State VAT continues on petroleum products and alcoholic liquor for human consumption at State rates; legacy VAT and CST appeals carry the pre-deposit and fees prescribed by each State's law.
Key outcomes: compliant VAT on non-GST goods, and legacy assessments closed, reduced or refunded.
Forms & filings involved
- Periodic State VAT & CST Returns (where applicable)
- Statutory Declaration Forms (Form C, F, H)
- State Appellate Tribunal Appeals
Documents required
- Sales, purchase, and stock transfer ledgers
- Copies of assessment notices and past returns
- Statutory declaration forms from interstate buyers/sellers
What we need from you
- Share unedited invoices, ledgers, and statutory form bundles promptly.
- Give the WCP professional access to your state tax portal credentials.
Important conditions
- Final tax demands and refunds are decided entirely by State Commercial Tax Officers
- High Court litigations require separate specialized counsel terms.
Additional information
Diligent VAT and CST management protects you from state revenue freezes, speeds up pending refunds, and cleans up historical risks.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
Does VAT still apply after GST?
Yes, on petroleum products and alcoholic liquor for human consumption, which remain outside GST.
What are legacy VAT and CST disputes?
Assessments, demands and refund claims for periods before July 2017 under State VAT and the Central Sales Tax Act.
What is a C form?
A declaration that allowed concessional CST on inter-State sales; missing C forms are a common reason for legacy demands.
Where are VAT appeals filed?
Before the appellate authorities and tribunals set up under each State's VAT law.