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D2C brands and Shopify stores in India operate across websites, marketplaces, warehouses, and states, making GST compliance increasingly complex. Mandatory registration for e-commerce sellers, platform-level TCS deductions, invoice mismatches, and strict return timelines add operational pressure. The challenge multiplies when sales data flows from Shopify, Amazon, Flipkart, and logistics partners simultaneously. Multi-channel GST is no longer just about filing returns; it req

GST compliance applies to NGOs and Section 8 companies when taxable activities are carried out, even if income tax exemptions under Sections 12A, 12AB, or 80G are in place. The GST law focuses on the nature of supply, not the charitable intent. Once turnover crosses prescribed limits or interstate supplies begin, registration and return filing become mandatory. Exemptions exist, but only for clearly defined charitable services. Any commercial or fee-based activity attracts GS

GST compliance for logistics companies and transporters in India hinges on one critical choice: who pays the tax. Under the Goods Transport Agency framework, GST can apply through forward charge or reverse charge, depending on the transporter’s option and the recipient’s profile. With major changes effective from July 2025, including wider adoption of forward charge and revised GTA rates, transport businesses face tighter compliance expectations around GST filing . Understand

GST return filing becomes complex for businesses that issue credit notes regularly due to returns, pricing revisions, or post-sale discounts. Errors in reporting credit notes directly affect output tax liability and can trigger mismatches, blocked adjustments, or compliance scrutiny. With recent 2025 amendments under the CGST Act, liability reduction is now linked to recipient-side ITC reversal, raising the compliance bar further. Accurate reporting in GSTR-1 and reconciliat

GST compliance for shared economy platforms in India involves layered obligations across cab aggregators, rental marketplaces, and co-living operators. These models trigger specific provisions under the CGST Act, such as Section 9(5) liability, TCS under Section 52, and e-commerce operator reporting through GSTR-8 . With varying GST rates, exemptions, and registration thresholds, accurate classification and reconciliation become critical. As regulatory scrutiny increases in

GST on co-working spaces and shared offices in India is charged at 18 per cent as a composite supply of renting non-residential immovable property. This rate applies to the entire invoice value, including rent and bundled services such as internet, meeting rooms, power backup, and common facilities. Proper invoicing, correct HSN usage, and accurate GST return reporting are critical to avoid compliance gaps and ITC loss. With high-volume rental and service invoices, co-working

Frequent GST rate changes and continuous notifications create compliance risks for businesses across sectors. Incorrect rate application, delayed updates, or mismatches in returns can quickly lead to notices, penalties, or blocked input tax credit . A reliable compliance system must track real-time GST updates, apply correct rates across invoices, and align GST data with income tax filings. TaxBuddy addresses this challenge through automated GST rate updates, notification tra

GST return filing for repair and maintenance businesses depends heavily on the correct separation of labour charges and material value. Under the GST law, most repair contracts are treated as service-led supplies, but incorrect labour–material splits can lead to wrong tax rates, ITC reversals, and department notices. Accurate invoice classification, proper reporting in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B , and reconciliation with purchase data are critical for compliance. TaxBuddy simplifie

The GST Reverse Charge Mechanism shifts the responsibility of paying GST from the supplier to the recipient for specific goods, services, and transactions notified under the law. This mechanism is designed to ensure tax compliance in sectors where supplier-side enforcement is difficult, including unregistered vendors, legal services, transport services, and certain e-commerce transactions. Incorrect identification or delayed payment of RCM liabilities during GST filing can l

The most common communication received by a taxpayer from the Income Tax Department is an intimation under Section 143(1). It is an indicator that your ITR has been processed by the IT Department. This intimation contains important information such as: ITR acknowledgement number, income details as per the taxpayer and as recomputed by the department during processing. If there is any difference between the tax calculation in the ITR filed and department’s computation, the in