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GST Refund of Goods

Claiming GST refunds arising from the supply of goods, including exports, deemed exports and excess balance in the electronic cash ledger.

Quick answer

A GST refund of goods arises where tax paid on the supply of goods becomes refundable โ€” for instance on export of goods under a bond or letter of undertaking, on deemed export supplies, or where excess tax has been paid โ€” and the claim is filed electronically along with supporting invoices, shipping documents and a statement of the refund computation.

What we cover

What our GST refund service covers

From eligibility assessment to filing and follow-up on the refund application.

  • Assessing eligibility for a refund on the relevant category of goods supply
  • Computing the refund amount as per the applicable formula
  • Compiling shipping bills, invoices and other supporting documents
  • Filing the refund application (RFD-01) on the GST portal
  • Responding to deficiency memos and department queries
  • Tracking the refund until sanction and credit to your account
Key components

Categories of goods-related refunds we handle

Refund situations that commonly arise for suppliers and exporters of goods.

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Export of Goods

Refund of accumulated ITC on export of goods under bond or LUT, without payment of tax.

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Deemed Exports

Refund claims relating to specified deemed export supplies of goods within India.

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Excess Cash Ledger Balance

Refund of amounts remaining unutilised in the electronic cash ledger.

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Excess Tax Paid

Refund of tax paid in excess due to an error in classification, valuation or rate applied to goods.

How we work

Our process

From initial consultation to completion.

1

Eligibility & Computation

Confirming the refund category applicable and computing the eligible refund amount.

2

Document Compilation

Gathering invoices, shipping bills, bank realisation certificates and other supporting evidence.

3

Application Filing

Filing the refund application on the GST portal with the statement and declaration required for the category.

4

Follow-Up & Sanction

Responding to any deficiency memo raised and tracking the claim through to sanction.

Why choose us

Why goods refund claims need careful preparation

What sets our approach apart.

Formula-based computation

Refunds such as those on export of goods use a prescribed formula tied to turnover and net ITC, which needs to be applied correctly.

Time limits apply strictly

Refund applications must generally be filed within two years of the relevant date, which varies by category of claim.

Deficiency memos restart the clock

An incomplete application can be returned with a deficiency memo, requiring a fresh filing and delaying the refund.

FAQs

GST refund of goods questions answered

What people ask before engaging us.

Yes, where goods are exported under bond or letter of undertaking without payment of tax, the accumulated input tax credit attributable to those exports can be claimed as a refund.
Refund applications must generally be filed within two years from the relevant date applicable to that category of refund, such as the date of export or the date of payment of tax.
A deficiency memo points out missing information or documents, and the application needs to be refiled after addressing the deficiencies noted.
Refunds are generally required to be processed within a prescribed period from the date of a complete application, though actual timelines can vary based on verification requirements.

Have GST refundable on your goods supplies?

We'll compute, document and file your refund claim end to end.

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