Is it mandatory to fill clause 44 if the LLP is registered under SEZ.
Please advise me on this.
Thanks
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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies whether Clause 44 of Form 3CD is a mandatory filing requirement for Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) registered under Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The consensus is that if an SEZ unit has GST registration and is subject to an audit under Section 44AB, then Clause 44, which details expenditure break-ups related to GST-registered and non-registered entities, must be filed. It's noted that completing this clause is straightforward.
Clause 44 talks about the break-up of "Total Expenditure" of entities registered or not
registered under GST.
And it includes the purchase of goods and services as well (As per guidance note issued by ICAI)
Moreover,clause 44 required 3 basic and broad details i.e.
B. Total amount of expenditure incurred during the year
B. Expenditure in respect of entities registered under GST
C. Expenditure related to entities not registered under GST
If you analyse the above wording then you will find that it is also applicable to SEZ Entity
As mentioned by shyam sir if you have a GST registration and you are being audited under section 44AB, then you have to file clause 44. It's not a big deal to fill clause 44 and the learning curve is quick.