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Murtaza I Bhagat (Querist)

20 October 2009 Dear Sirs,
Pls tell me what kind of Precautions we have to take for Graphic & Printing (Printing Press) Business in GVAT ?
Pls tell why in GVAT 4% is on Grahpics & Printing Business ?
Are they can collect 4% VAT from Retail Invoice or not in GVAT ?
Most important :-
If they can take Lumpsum Payment option or they must have to take Regular VAT System bcs of this business called as Manufacturing Unit ?

Pls Help me sir urgently

Thanks for your reply in advance

Murtaza I Bhagat

Murtaza I Bhagat (Querist)

20 November 2009 Dear Sirs,
Pls tell me what kind of Precautions we have to take for Graphic & Printing (Printing Press) Business in GVAT ?
Pls tell why in GVAT 4% is on Grahpics & Printing Business ?
Are they can collect 4% VAT from Retail Invoice or not in GVAT ?
Most important :-
If they can take Lumpsum Payment option or they must have to take Regular VAT System bcs of this business called as Manufacturing Unit ?

Pls Help me sir urgently

Thanks for your reply in advance

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

(Expert)

02 August 2025 Here's a clear and professional version of your urgent inquiry regarding VAT (GVAT) for the Graphic & Printing (Printing Press) business:

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**Subject: Urgent Clarification Needed on GVAT Rules for Printing Press Business**
**Date:** 20 October 2009

Dear Sirs,

I kindly request your urgent assistance regarding VAT regulations under the Gujarat Value Added Tax (GVAT) Act as they apply to the Graphic & Printing (Printing Press) business. Please clarify the following:

1. **Precautions for Printing Business under GVAT**:
What specific precautions or compliance requirements must we follow while operating a printing press business under GVAT?

2. **VAT Rate of 4% for Printing & Graphics**:
Why is the VAT rate fixed at 4% for Graphics and Printing services under GVAT? Kindly explain the reasoning or legal basis for this.

3. **Retail Invoicing – VAT Collection**:
Are we allowed to collect 4% VAT from customers on retail invoices for graphic design and printing services?

4. **Lump Sum vs. Regular VAT System**:
Considering that a printing press may be treated as a **manufacturing unit**, can we opt for the **lump sum payment scheme**, or are we **compulsorily required** to follow the **regular VAT system**?

This is an urgent matter for our business compliance, and your prompt response will be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Sincerely,
\[Your Full Name]
\[Your Company Name]
\[Contact Information]

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If you want me to write this in Gujarati or Hindi or adjust it to be more formal/informal, just let me know.

Also, GVAT (Gujarat VAT) was replaced by **GST** (Goods and Services Tax) in **July 2017**, so if this inquiry is for a historical case or document review, this version works. But if you’re dealing with a current situation (post-GST), the rules are entirely different and you should refer to **GST regulations**, not GVAT.

Would you like help with the current GST rules for printing businesses too?

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