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13 June 2010 Dear Expert
What are the conditions for claiming input tax credit for the purchases of Raw materials and capital goods?
The conditions are Resale and Production?
With regards,
Rajesh.


15 June 2010 Kindly elobrate your query

02 August 2025 Hi Rajesh,

Regarding **Input Tax Credit (ITC)** on purchases of raw materials and capital goods under VAT, here are the general conditions:

### 1. **Goods must be used for business purposes**

* The raw materials or capital goods should be purchased **for use in manufacturing, processing, or resale** of taxable goods or services.
* Purchases for personal use or non-business purposes are not eligible.

### 2. **Tax paid on purchases**

* You must have paid VAT on the purchase (from a registered dealer).
* You should have a **tax invoice or a valid purchase bill** showing VAT charged separately.

### 3. **Goods must be eligible for credit**

* Raw materials used for **manufacturing taxable goods** are eligible.
* Capital goods may be eligible for credit subject to certain state-specific rules or restrictions.
* Goods used for exempted sales or non-business purposes generally do **not qualify** for ITC.

### 4. **Timing & Documentation**

* The input tax credit must be claimed within the prescribed time limit (usually during the tax period when purchase is made).
* Maintain proper records and invoices to substantiate the claim.

### 5. **Resale or production condition**

* The goods should be either:

* Resold as such (for traders), or
* Used in production/manufacturing process (for manufacturers).

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**Summary:**

| Condition | Raw Materials | Capital Goods |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Used for Business Purpose | Yes | Yes |
| Tax Paid on Purchase | Yes | Yes |
| Used in Resale/Production | Must be for resale or production | Usually eligible; check state laws |
| Proper Invoice and Records | Must have | Must have |
| Used for Exempt Supplies | No ITC allowed | Usually no ITC allowed |

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If you want, I can help you with state-specific details or particular examples. Let me know!


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