Finance/Compliance Consultant
68282 Points
Posted on 01 July 2026
Under current CBIC guidelines (Circular 178/10/2022-GST), forfeiture of an advance due to a breach of contract is generally considered compensation for loss and not a "supply" of service; therefore, it is typically not liable to GST. However, your contract should be reviewed to ensure it reflects this nature (compensation for breach) rather than being structured as a service fee.