Why GST Refund Matters for Gurugram Businesses
📌 TL;DR - GST Refund Services at a Glance
GST refund under Section 54 recovers excess tax, accumulated ITC, or erroneous payments. Filed via RFD-01 within 2 years. Export refund: IGST auto-refund or ITC under LUT (Rule 89(4)). Inverted duty: Rule 89(5), inputs only, 90% provisional from Oct 2025. Excess cash ledger: no 2-year limit. SEZ/deemed exports covered. 60-day processing. 6% interest if delayed. Deficiency memo (RFD-03) period excluded from limitation. Minimum Rs 1,000.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | CGST Act 2017 Section 54 | Rule 89 CGST Rules | IGST Act Section 16 |
| Registry | Copyright Office, DPIIT (GST Portal (gst.gov.in)). Registrar of Copyrights |
| Form | RFD-01 (application) | RFD-03 (deficiency) | RFD-06 (sanction) | RFD-11 (LUT) |
| Categories (S13) | Literary (including software), Artistic, Musical, Dramatic, Cinematograph Films, Sound Recordings |
| Validity | Literary/Artistic/Musical/Dramatic: Author's lifetime + 60 years. Films/Sound Recordings: 60 years from publication |
| Mandatory? | No. But registration provides prima facie evidence of ownership (Section 48) |
| International | Berne Convention membership: recognized in 181+ countries automatically |
| Fees 2026 | Individuals: Rs 500 (literary/artistic), Rs 2,000 (sound). Companies: Rs 2,000. Software: Rs 4,000. Films: Rs 5,000 |
Gurugram's economy generates substantial GST refund opportunities. IT companies in DLF Cyber City export services under LUT creating ITC accumulation. Manufacturers in Udyog Vihar face inverted duty. D2C brands on Sohna Road export through Amazon Global. Corporates on Golf Course Road supply to SEZ. For comprehensive information about GST refund across India, visit our national service page.
The cost of not claiming: Rs 1 crore monthly exports under LUT = Rs 18 lakh ITC/year locked in electronic credit ledger. 2-year limitation means credits expire if unclaimed. Every quarter of delay is working capital lost. You will also need monthly GST return filing and GST registration for complete compliance.
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