RCM reversal on Import of Software


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A user is seeking advice on how to handle GST for imported software where GST was paid under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) and input tax credit (ITC) was claimed. They now need to cancel the import and issue a debit note, questioning whether an RCM reversal or a paid GST debit note is required, especially if the invoice hasn't been paid. The consensus leans towards reversing the ITC on RCM.

(Querist)
25 February 2020 Hello Friends,

Request your suggestion on the following point:

We have import of software on which GST was paid under RCM mechanism and input of this RCM was taken as ITC.

But now we have to cancel this import of software and issue a debit note against this Import software invoice.

So is there require to Reversal of RCM or paid GST debit note issue? and how to handle GST if payment not made against an invoice?

25 February 2020 Yes reverse ITC on RCM.

Sushant (Querist)
26 February 2020 Can take credit note from Supplier and book this against the invoice of software import

26 February 2020 This relate to import supplier will not issue any credit note.

Sushant (Querist)
27 February 2020 We want to cancel this invoice.
How we cancel this invoice if payment not made against an invoice?
How to handle GST on the same?



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