For export businesses operating under a zero-rated supply model, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on inputs is not considered a business expense. Instead, it's treated as a receivable under current assets until the Input Tax Credit (ITC) is officially received. This approach ensures that the GST paid on business inputs doesn't inflate your profit and loss statement.
12 May 2022
For export business (Zero rated supply), the input GST we have paid is not an expense (no need to add with purchases or expenses in P/l) and it is to be shown in receivables under current asset until the ITC received. whether this statement is correct?