Vat liability in case for conversion of proprietorship

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16 October 2015 I want to know the what is implication of Mvat liability on the stock transfer and assets transfer in the hand of proprietor and pvt ltd co. in case of conversion of proprietorship business to pvt ltd

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16 October 2015 in case of conversion of proprietorship business in to pvt lid

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16 October 2015 in case of conversion of proprietorship business in to pvt lid

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 When a **proprietorship business is converted into a private limited company**, the treatment of stock, assets, and MVAT (Maharashtra Value Added Tax) liability needs to be handled carefully under the MVAT Act, 2002.

Here’s a clear breakdown of the **MVAT implications**:

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### ✅ **1. Is VAT Payable on Stock & Assets Transfer?**

**No**, VAT is **not payable** on transfer of stock and capital assets **if certain conditions are fulfilled**, as per **Section 8 of the MVAT Act, 2002**:

#### 📘 **Section 8: Non-taxable Transfers**

If the conversion qualifies as a **reorganization or succession of business**, and:

* The **entire business** (stock, liabilities, assets) is transferred as a going concern, and
* The **successor (Pvt Ltd Co.)** continues the same business and applies for registration,

Then such a transfer is **not considered a "sale"**, and **no VAT is payable**.

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### ✅ **2. Input Tax Credit (ITC) Implications**

* The **input tax credit (ITC)** lying with the **proprietorship** can be **transferred** to the **private limited company**, provided:

* The business is transferred as a going concern,
* There is **no break** in continuity of business,
* The new entity (Pvt Ltd) is **registered under MVAT** and applies for transfer of ITC.

**Form 501** is used for transfer of ITC from old entity to new one.

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### 📄 **Required Compliance / Steps**

1. **Surrender Proprietorship MVAT Registration**

* Apply to cancel the VAT registration of the proprietorship once the transfer is complete.

2. **Apply for New MVAT Registration for Pvt Ltd Co.**

* New entity must register under MVAT before commencing business.

3. **File Application for Transfer of ITC**

* Use **Form 501** under Rule 53(7A) for capital goods and stock.
* Maintain proper documentation: sale deed / transfer deed / CA certification of continuity of business.

4. **Report in Returns**

* Final MVAT return should show transfer of stock and ITC.
* New company will show the stock as opening balance.

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### ⚠️ Caveats

* If only **stock** is transferred without full business continuity, it may be deemed a sale, and **VAT would be payable**.
* If **consideration is paid** separately for stock, it might be treated as a sale under MVAT.

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### Summary

| Item | VAT Liability? | Notes |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Stock transfer | ❌ No (if going concern) | Must meet Sec. 8 conditions |
| Capital asset transfer | ❌ No (if going concern) | Input credit transfer possible in parts |
| Input Tax Credit (ITC) | ✅ Transferable | Use Form 501 |

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