Goods & Services Tax Law Firm in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax reform that has reshaped India’s economic landscape. While intended to simplify taxation, its legal framework presents significant complexities for businesses.GST is not only a tax reform but will result in changes in competitive business as well. Hence, the role of proper advisory in GST is very prominent as any wrong move can bring unforeseen liabilities with recurring effect.
AMLEGALS is a distinguished law firm providing extensive Goods and Services tax services in India. Our dedicated team of GST lawyers and consultants possesses deep domain knowledge and practical experience in navigating the entire spectrum of GST and other indirect tax laws.
Our Core GST Services
1. GST Advisory and Structuring
Our advisory services are designed to provide clarity and strategic direction on all facets of GST law.
- Transactional Advisory: Analysis of GST implications on specific transactions, contracts, and business models.
- Classification and Valuation: Guidance on the correct HSN/SAC classification under Customs Tariff Act,1985 of goods and services and determination of transaction value.
- Input Tax Credit (ITC): Strategic advice on the eligibility, availability, and optimization of Input Tax Credit.
- Contract Review: Vetting commercial agreements to ensure they are GST-compliant and structured for tax efficiency.
- Cross-Border Transactions: Advisory on GST implications for import/export of goods and services, including matters related to place of supply.
- Written Opinions : Rendering written opinions on GST issues to take an informed decision.
- Investigation and Enforcement Support: Providing legal counsel during investigations, summons, and search operations conducted by authorities like the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) or Directorate of Revenue Intelleigence (DRI) or Anti Evasion or Preventive Wing of GST
- Regulatory Analysis: Analyzing the impact of new amendments, circulars, and notifications to ensure ongoing compliance.
2. GST Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Our litigation team has a formidable track record of representing clients in complex indirect tax disputes.
- Show Cause Notice (SCN) Management: Drafting detailed, legally sound responses to notices from GST authorities.
- Representation: Appearing on behalf of clients before Adjudicating Authorities, Appellate Authorities, the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.
- AAR & Dispute Resolution: Opting for Advance Ruling & Handling disputes related to tax demands, interest, penalties, ITC denials, and refund rejections.
- Writs and Appeals: Filing writ petitions and appeals before High Courts and the Supreme Court on matters involving significant legal or constitutional questions.
3. GST Refunds & Audit
We provide dedicated support for GST refund claims.
- Refund Application : Helping on refund claims for exports, inverted duty structures, and other eligible scenarios.
- Representation for Deficiencies : Addressing queries and deficiency memos issued by tax authorities to facilitate prompt sanctioning of refunds.
- Audit : Advising and Defending audit querries.
Leading Decisions and Representations by AMLEGALS
Our firm has been at the forefront of several pivotal matters in writs that have shaped GST jurisprudence in India. Our involvement in these cases underscores our deep expertise and ability to handle high-stakes litigation.
- Refund to SEZ
- Parallel Investigations
- Bank Account Attachment of Directors
- Show Cause Notice wordeds an Order
- Revocation of Registration
- Transition under Tran -1
- Reconciliation of ITC after transition
- IGST Refund with interest,
- Proceeding post omission of Rule 96(10), etc.
GST Team
Our GST practice team is led by Mr. Anandaday Misshra, Founder & Managing Partner, AMLEGALS. He is considered to be one of the leading & specialized GST advocate of India. He has many leading decisions in GST to his credit since its inception on 1st July, 2017.
He is a prominent GST expert and has authored a book on GST {GST- Law & Procedure (Taxmann)}.
Our Pan-India Service Offices
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Pune
- Hyderabad
- Surat
- Vapi
- Vadodara
- Prayagraj
FAQs
A1: GST disputes can be resolved through responses to show cause notices, representation before adjudicating authorities, appeals to tribunals such as GSTAT, and, in significant legal matters, filing writ petitions in High Courts or the Supreme Court.
A3: Taxpayers can respond to Show Cause Notices with detailed, reasoned submissions and may challenge adverse orders through appeals before GST Appellate Tribunals, High Courts, or the Supreme Court, depending on the case.
A4: Disputes commonly arise over whether specific goods or services are exempt or taxable, and determining the correct rate—especially when items may fall under multiple headings in the HSN/SAC schedule.