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GST FOR EXPORT SERVICES

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rana

self employed

35 Points Posted on 12 June 2021

HI,

Is it mandatory to collect gst for a freelancer from client located in abroad where services are rendered from INDIA ? Money is converted and deposited in indian currency. Please let me know if we have any alternative thru which i can get rid off collecting gst.

thanks

rana

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Quick Summary

This discussion clarifies whether Indian freelancers must collect GST on services provided to clients located overseas. Generally, if the service's place of supply is outside India, GST is not applicable. However, proof of payment received through specific channels like a vostro account is crucial. If such proof is lacking, GST collection may be required. The thread also touches upon GST registration requirements and disclosure in income tax returns.

CA Altamush Zafar

GST Consultant

15986 Points Posted on 12 June 2021

If place of supply is outside India then no need to collect or charge gst

rana

self employed

35 Points Posted on 12 June 2021

Thanks. Then no need to file gst right as I am not adding gst in client invoice ?

Also, at the time of filling IT return no need to show gst number right if income from profession exceeds 20 lacs a year ?

Thanks

CA Mayank A Jain

Chartered Accountant in Practice

1260 Points Posted on 12 June 2021

If the money is coming through a vostro account, then it would be treated as export and hence no GST is required to be paid. LUT need to be furnished in such case.

If there is no proof that amount is received through a vostro account (banker will confirm), then GST would be required to be collected and paid to the government.

CA Altamush Zafar

GST Consultant

15986 Points Posted on 12 June 2021

If you are registered then you need to file the returns and also disclose in IT returns.

Sr Ganodwala

25 Points Posted on 12 June 2021

If You providing any Services which relates to even Interstate(includes Export of Services also) Supply then no GST registration shuld be required vide Notification No.10/2017