Uttar Pradesh Launches Statewide Crackdown to Detect Fake Firms and Tax Evasion



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The Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department has launched a major crackdown across the state to find and shut down fake companies and instances of tax evasion. This initiative will involve a thorough review of all registered businesses, focusing on identifying shell companies, fraudulent registrations, and any discrepancies in tax payments. The department is also collaborating with neighbouring states and central GST authorities to ensure a coordinated effort against tax fraud.

The Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department has initiated a comprehensive review of all firms registered across the state, senior officials confirmed. The large-scale verification drive aims to identify shell firms, fraudulent registrations, and discrepancies in tax payments. Officials stated that the department will scrutinize the annual turnover of registered firms and assess whether the correct amount of tax has been deposited. Special attention will be given to firms registered using the same ad
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The department has initiated a comprehensive review and crackdown across the state to detect fake firms and tax evasion.

The aim is to identify shell firms, fraudulent registrations, discrepancies in tax payments, and to protect state revenue.

Firms registered using the same address, email ID, or mobile number are given special attention as these patterns often indicate fake businesses.

Yes, several firm registrations have already been cancelled, and FIRs have been filed against those involved in creating or operating fake entities.

Yes, nearby states have been alerted, and the Central GST office has been requested to share intelligence for a joint crackdown.

The drive follows a recently uncovered Rs 341 crore GST evasion case and a report from Moradabad highlighting serious irregularities in 122 firms.




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