Free of Cost Sample Goods Invoice Value

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Can we issue a Zero value invoice in case of free sample sales to Customer. Customer will not pay anything, directly or indirectly, to us for such free samples sold. We mention the value of such goods as Zero (transaction value paid or payable by buyer) and subsequently the GST on such invoice is zero and total value is also zero. and mention the same under GSTR-1.

is this a correct practice.

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No this is not correct
Yes, you can
Sec 17(5)
You need to reverse the ITC if you availed.

if goods is manufactured by you then reverse the proportionate ITC for that month.

Yes we reverse the ITC of the same. My concern was that we issue Zero value invoice so if there is anything incorrect in that.

Section 15 says value for unrelated parties would be amount paid or payable by buyer so since nothing is paid by the buyer, he value will be zero for such invoice. This is my understanding.

You can issue invoice for free sample
but you should maintain the serial number
Yes when the Recepeint is not related or distinct person & there is no consideration is involved , so it' cannot be cover under supply in term of Section 7 of CGST Act.

Can issue nil amount bill.

Note : Make sure if any ITC availed need to be reversed in term Section 17(5).

Thanks for the clarification. This really helped.


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