GST in India: Understanding Goods and Services Tax and Its Business Impact

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of the most significant tax reforms introduced in India to simplify the indirect taxation system. Implemented on 1st July 2017, GST replaced multiple indirect taxes such as VAT, Service Tax, Excise Duty, Central Sales Tax, and several state-level taxes. The primary objective of GST is to create a […]

Service Tax: Understanding Taxation on Services and Business Compliance

Service Tax: Understanding Taxation on Services and Business Compliance

Service Tax has played an important role in the taxation system for businesses that provide services rather than physical goods. It was a tax imposed by the government on specific services offered by professionals, companies, consultants, and service providers. Although Service Tax in India has largely been replaced by the Goods and Services Tax (GST), […]

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

GST, or Goods and Services Tax, is one of the most significant tax reforms in India. It is a unified indirect tax system introduced to replace multiple indirect taxes such as VAT, service tax, excise duty, and entry tax. GST was implemented to create a single national market, simplify tax compliance, and improve transparency in […]

Relief for Customs Brokers: CESTAT Sets Aside Penalty under Section 117

We are pleased to share a significant win achieved by our team before the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, in the case of M/s H.C. Khanna & Company Vs Principal Commissioner of Customs, (Customs Appeal No. 55343 of 2023). . 🔹 Appearance The appellant was represented by Dr. B.L. Garg, […]