{"id":524,"date":"2024-08-14T16:03:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T10:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/?p=524"},"modified":"2025-07-01T12:41:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T07:11:52","slug":"fake-gst-registrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake GST Registrations: Second all-India drive from 16th August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fake GST registrations are being used to fraudulently pass on input tax credit to unscrupulous recipients by issuing invoices without any underlying supply of goods or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this CBIC will start a special drive against fake GST registrations from August 16 to October 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax officers will begin a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/news\/cbic-launches-guidelines-for-second-all-india-drive-to-combat-fake-gst-registrations-23700.asp\"><strong>two-month special drive<\/strong><\/a> to remove the fraudulent entries from the tax system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#Reasons_to_conduct_second_all-India_drive_against_fake_GST_registrations\" >Reasons to conduct second all-India drive against fake GST registrations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#Documents_to_keep_ready_for_GST_officers\" >Documents to keep ready for GST officers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#GSTIN_on_sign_board\" >GSTIN on sign board<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#KYC_and_financial_records_for_verification\" >KYC and financial records for verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#Return_records\" >Return records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#Documents_of_principal_place_of_business\" >Documents of principal place of business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#Penalties_or_actions_on_fake_GST_registrations\" >Penalties or actions on fake GST registrations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#Penalties_on_the_amount_of_ITC_availed_by_the_taxpayer_with_the_help_of_fake_invoices\" >Penalties on the amount of ITC availed by the taxpayer with the help of fake invoices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/fake-gst-registrations\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_drive_results_in_detecting_fake_GST_registrations\"><\/span>First drive results in detecting fake GST registrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A similar drive was done in the previous year from May 16, 2023 to July 15, 2023 which suspected GST evasion of over Rs 24,000 crore and detection of nearly 22,000 fake registrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_conduct_second_all-India_drive_against_fake_GST_registrations\"><\/span>Reasons to conduct second all-India drive against fake GST registrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reasons are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some taxpayers make forged documents such as electricity bills, property tax receipts, and rent agreements etc. to use as proof of principal place of business to obtain GST registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misuse the identity of other person to obtain fake\/bogus registration under GST.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fake-gst-registration-drive.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fake-gst-registration-drive.png 637w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fake-gst-registration-drive-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_to_keep_ready_for_GST_officers\"><\/span>Documents to keep ready for GST officers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTIN_on_sign_board\"><\/span>GSTIN on sign board<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every registered person must display his\/her Goods and Services Tax Identification Number on sign board at principal place of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KYC_and_financial_records_for_verification\"><\/span>KYC and financial records for verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original PAN and Aadhar of owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GST registration certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filed ITR copy for financial verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank statements of firms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Return_records\"><\/span>Return records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the filed copy of GST returns and sale purchase records must be kept for verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_of_principal_place_of_business\"><\/span>Documents of principal place of business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rent agreement if it a rented premises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest electricity bill or any other ownership proof for owned premises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_or_actions_on_fake_GST_registrations\"><\/span>Penalties or actions on fake GST registrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under GST, the penalties include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For incorrect Invoicing penalty upto Rs. 25,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Penalty as per sections 73 or 74, with 100% tax due in fraud cases or 10% in non-fraud cases, both with a minimum of Rs. 10,000 for opting composition scheme even though ineligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Penalty of 100% of the tax due or Rs. 10,000, whichever is higher, if:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>not issuing an Invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>excess GST is not paid to the government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>committing Fraud or high-value cases may also lead to jail.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_on_the_amount_of_ITC_availed_by_the_taxpayer_with_the_help_of_fake_invoices\"><\/span>Penalties on the amount of ITC availed by the taxpayer with the help of fake invoices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>I<strong>mprisonment can be faced<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ITC availed<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 5 years along with a fine<\/td><td>Exceeds Rs. 5 Crore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 3 years and a fine<\/td><td>Exceeds Rs. 2 Crore but not above Rs. 5 Crore<br>Exceeds Rs. 1 Crore but doesn\u2019t exceed Rs. 5 Crore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 6 months with a fine<\/td><td>Commits in any of the offenses mentioned above<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723629702291\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are frauds in GST?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Frauds in GST involve fake invoices, claiming false ITC, under reporting sales, registering with forged documents, or charging incorrect GST rates to evade taxes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723629941451\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why CBIC conduct a special drive against fake GST registrations?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CBIC launch this special drive to combat the issue of fake GST registrations, which leads to significant tax evasion and undermines the integrity of the tax system.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723630433850\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What measures will the officers take during the two-month special drive?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tax officers may include field visits, audits, and cross-verification with other records.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fake GST registrations are being used to fraudulently pass on input tax credit to unscrupulous recipients by issuing invoices without 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