GST Consultancy and Advisory

GST Business Structuring

How you structure your business has a direct impact on your GST outgo. Many businesses unknowingly create GST inefficiencies through incorrect entity structures, inter-unit transactions, or unclear contractual arrangements.

As your GST consultant, we help with:

• Optimal business structure planning for GST efficiency
• Advice on single vs. multiple GST registrations across states
• Input service distributor (ISD) vs. cross-charge mechanism evaluation
• Contract and agreement review for GST-optimal terms
• GST implications in joint ventures, franchises and agency models

GST on Real Estate & Construction

Real estate is one of the most complex sectors under GST. The tax treatment varies basis the project type, stage of completion, buyer category and funding structure. A wrong classification can result in significant tax leakage or unexpected liability.

Our advisory covers:

• GST applicability on under-construction vs. completed projects
• Affordable housing vs. regular housing, rate and ITC implications
• Joint development agreements (JDA) and their GST treatment
• Works contract classification and rate optimisation
• GST structuring for commercial leasing and co-working arrangements

Place of Supply & Classification Advisory

Place of supply rules determine which state gets the tax, and getting it wrong leads to wrong tax payment, ITC mismatches and potential penalties. Classification of goods or services under the correct HSN or SAC code affects the applicable rate and ITC eligibility.

We advise businesses on:

• Determining the correct place of supply for domestic and cross-border transactions
• HSN and SAC code classification for products and services
• Mixed and composite supply analysis
• Bundled service offerings and their correct GST treatment

A wrong place of supply determination can mean paying tax to the wrong state, and then fighting a refund claim while also paying again to the right one. Getting it right from the start saves both money and time.

Input Tax Credit Optimisation

ITC is the most valuable tool in GST, but only if claimed correctly, on eligible inputs, and in a compliant manner. Many businesses either miss legitimate ITC or claim it incorrectly, both of which create financial risk.

Our GST consultant team advises on:

• Identifying all eligible ITC across business operations
• Blocked credit analysis under Section 17(5), what to claim, what to avoid
• ITC on capital goods, construction and mixed-use assets
• Credit reversal planning for exempt or non-business use
• ITC optimisation during business restructuring or new project setup

GST on Exports & Zero-Rated Supplies

Exporters and SEZ suppliers operate under zero-rated supply provisions, but the process of claiming refunds or operating under LUT requires careful planning. Errors in export documentation or transaction structure can delay or disqualify refund claims entirely.

We assist exporters with:

• LUT filing strategy and its benefits over IGST payment route
• Refund eligibility planning, ITC refund vs. IGST refund
• GST implications on deemed exports and supply to SEZ units
• Documentation structuring to support seamless refund claims

GST for E-Commerce & Digital Businesses

E-commerce operators, digital service providers, and platform-based businesses face unique GST challenges, including TCS obligations, multi-state registrations, and cross-border digital service taxation.

Our advisory for this segment includes:

• TCS compliance obligations for marketplace operators
• GST on OIDAR services, foreign digital companies supplying to India
• Platform vs. principal classification for liability determination
• GST treatment of subscription models, SaaS, and app-based services

GST Due Diligence

Before any acquisition, investment, or major business transaction, a GST due diligence is essential. Hidden GST liabilities, incorrect ITC claims, or unresolved disputes in the target entity can become the acquirer’s problem post-deal.

We conduct GST due diligence covering:

• Review of ITC claim history and eligibility
• Identification of unresolved GST demands or disputes
• Assessment of GST risk in existing contracts and business arrangements
• Post-merger GST integration planning

Why Businesses Look for a GST Consultant Near Me

The value of a good GST consultant near me is not in who files your returns, it is in who advises you before a major decision. Our clients come to us because:

• We give position-based opinions, not just process support
• We understand how GST interacts with income tax, customs and FEMA
• We have handled complex GST matters across industries and transaction types
• We are accessible year-round for quick advisory on business decisions
• Senior professionals handle every engagement, no delegation to inexperienced staff

The best time to consult a GST advisor is before signing a contract, before launching a new product line, or before entering a new market, not after the invoice has gone out.