GST LUT or Export Bond Filing
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A Letter of Undertaking (LUT) is a document that exporters can file to export goods or services without having to pay taxes. Under the GST regime, all exports are subject to IGST, which can later be reclaimed via a refund against the tax paid. TaxMyTax Legal Team helps you to file GST LUT at a minimum cost.
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How to get GST LUT Filing Done ?
You can get GST LUT Done in Three Easy Steps.
Understanding
TaxMyTax guides you to understand the concept of LUT and why it is necessary in case of Export business
Submission of Documents
We guide you tot get the correct docs ready and have clear discussion on the points need to consider for the GST LUT .
Approval & Compliances
The business gets registered with the concerned GST jurisdiction and LUT is issued. In addition to delivering the acknowledgement of GST LUT, we help you to have a transparent understanding on the compliance's need to addressed
A Letter of Undertaking (LUT) is a document that exporters can file to export goods or services without having to pay taxes. Under the GST regime, all exports are subject to IGST, which can later be reclaimed via a refund against the tax paid.
Given the difficulties faced by many exporters in processing of tax refunds, alternative options can seem very attractive. An LUT helps exporters the effort of pursuing a refund and eliminates the blocking of funds by way of tax payments. Its filing can be done online, making it super-easy and quick.
Under CGST Rules, 2017, any registered person can furnish a bond or LUT in form GST RFD 11 and export goods without the payment of integrated tax. They can apply for LUT if they:
- Intend to supply goods or services to India or overseas or to SEZs
- Are registered under GST
- Wish to supply goods without the payment of an integrated tax
Benefits of filing LUT – for Exporters:
- Exports without payment of Taxes
- Saving working capital
- One Financial year validity
- Easy and simple process
An exporter can export goods and services without having to pay taxes. If this option is not opted for, the exporter will have to pay tax on their export and later claim a refund on the zero-rated exports.
The LUT ensures that exporters don’t have to go to the trouble of claiming a refund or following up with the IT department. Much time can be saved by avoiding the refund route. Till the refund is received, any amount paid as the tax will remain blocked. In the case of regular exports, an amount will remain perpetually blocked in incoming tax refunds. An LUT frees up this working capital, particularly important for SME exporters struggling with financing and working capital issues.
The LUT is also beneficial for regular exporters. An LUT once filed remains valid for the entire financial year. The process of filing the LUT and its acceptance by the department has been made easy; the entire exercise can be conducted online. The submission of a few supporting documents along with the specified LUT form is sufficient to set the ball rolling, and help exporters save much-needed working capital from getting stuck in tax refunds.
Facts on LUT
- An LUT remains valid for 12 months from the date of its submission.
- The LUT is accepted subject to certain conditions. Failing to comply with these can lead to the revocation of privileges associated with the document. In such cases, the exporter would be required to furnish a bond.
- A bond can also be furnished by entities that are not eligible to submit an LUT. It must be on non-judicial stamp paper and accompanied by a bank guarantee. The bond must cover the estimated tax liability based on the assessment of the exporter.
- An LUT is required to be filed on the letterhead of the registered person who intends to supply goods/services without the payment of integrated tax.
- The LUT must be duly applied for in the prescribed GST RFD-11 form. It can be filed by the MD, company secretary, or other authorized people. In the case of a company, the form can be filed by the partner of a partnership firm, or by the proprietor.
- The bank guarantee accompanying the bond should not exceed 15% of the bond amount, and it may be waived by the jurisdictional GST Commissioner.
What are Documents required for GST LUT ?
For getting the GST LUT done, we need following documnets :
- LUT cover letter – request for acceptance – duly signed by an authorised person.
- An LUT can be submitted by anyone registered under GST, provided they have not been prosecuted for tax evasion exceeding Rs. 250 lakh, or for any other offence under the CGST Act, the IGST Act 2017, or any other prevailing statute.
- Copy of GST registration.
- Pan Card of the entity.
- KYC of authorised person/signatory.
- GST RFD 11 form.
- Copy of IEC code.
- Cancelled Cheque.
- Authorized letter.
- Two witnessess with there KYC , mobile no and mail id
Frequently Asked Questions
If the exporters wish to opt for exports without the payment of taxes, the Letter of Undertaking is required to be filed. First time filing can be made any time before exporting without taxes. However, if the exporter wants to continue the same to the next financial year, it must be filed before the commencement of the financial year.
Exports of goods and services are done either with the payment of applicable GST or without the payment of GST. In the first portion, the taxes paid are refunded to exporters subject to conditions of exports. For exports without payment of taxes, the exporters are required to file Letter of Undertaking.
No, the requirement to file a bond is eliminated. For exports without payment of taxes, online Letter of Undertaking is required to be filed.
Since the financial year 2018-19, the Letter of Undertaking is required to be filed on an online portal of GST Network using GST credentials. The undertaking is executed on the duly stamped paper, which is submitted through the online portal.
Yes, the Letter of Undertaking is valid for the financial year in which it is filed. Hence, the LUT must be applied for in the beginning of every financial year.
Letter of Undertaking will be valid for the whole financial year in which it is filed. However, if the conditions with respect to exports are not fulfilled, LUT is deemed to be withdrawn until the fulfillment of conditions.
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