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End-to-end GST compliance from registration to litigation.
GST registration, monthly and quarterly return filing, ITC optimisation, GST notice handling, and customs advisory — connected to empanelled specialists who engage and bill you directly.
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What is gst compliance & filing?
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is India's unified indirect tax on the supply of goods and services. Compliance involves registration when turnover crosses the threshold, periodic return filing (monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, or quarterly under QRMP), annual returns (GSTR-9), reconciliation of input tax credit, and responding to departmental notices or audits. Non-compliance accumulates late fees, interest, and can lead to cancellation of your GST registration. The professionals on Lekha's panel specialise in GST from initial registration through to departmental litigation.
Who it's for
Is this right for you?
- Any business crossing the ₹20 lakh (service) or ₹40 lakh (goods) annual turnover registration threshold
- E-commerce sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, and other marketplaces who must register regardless of turnover
- Exporters claiming GST refunds on zero-rated supplies
- Businesses that have received a GST notice, mismatch intimation, or show-cause notice
- Companies with complex input tax credit situations (imports, multiple states, reverse charge)
When you need this
- Your business turnover is approaching the GST registration threshold and you need to register before crossing it
- You've received a mismatch intimation between your GSTR-2B and your supplier's GSTR-1
- Your export IGST refund has been stuck for more than 60 days
- You've received a GST department show-cause notice on an ITC claim
- Your GST registration was cancelled by the department and you need to apply for revocation
What you get
Key benefits
Monthly compliance that never misses a deadline
Late GST filings accrue daily penalties and interest. Our empanelled professionals maintain a filing calendar and process returns before the deadline, not after.
ITC maximisation within the rules
Input tax credit is a significant cash flow lever for most businesses. Our professionals ensure every eligible ITC is claimed correctly and reversals are minimised.
Litigation specialists for notices and audits
GST department notices and audit findings require specialist representation. The professionals on our panel have departmental hearing experience, not just return-filing experience.
Common questions
Frequently asked
What is the GST registration threshold?
₹40 lakh annual turnover for goods suppliers in most states, ₹20 lakh for service providers (lower thresholds of ₹20 lakh / ₹10 lakh apply in special category states). E-commerce sellers must register regardless of turnover because TCS provisions apply from the first rupee. Certain business types (inter-state supply, casual taxable person) also must register regardless of turnover.
What happens if I miss a GST return filing deadline?
Late fees accrue daily — ₹50/day for returns with tax liability, ₹20/day for nil returns (subject to maximum caps that vary by return type). Interest at 18% per annum applies on any outstanding tax liability. Persistent non-filing leads to system-generated GSTIN suspension and eventually cancellation, which prevents further business operations under GST.
How long does a GST refund take for exporters?
Officially 60 days from application, but in practice this depends on documentation completeness and matching between the GSTR-1 export invoices, shipping bills, and bank realisation certificates. Most delays we encounter are due to HSN code mismatches, bank realisation delays, or shipping bill discrepancies — not processing backlogs. Correct documentation at the time of filing significantly reduces refund cycle times.
What is the QRMP scheme?
The Quarterly Return Monthly Payment scheme lets businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B quarterly instead of monthly, while paying tax monthly through a simplified challan. This reduces the compliance burden to one detailed filing per quarter. The choice between monthly and quarterly filing affects ITC availability timelines for your customers — worth discussing with your GST professional.
What is GSTR-9 and who must file it?
GSTR-9 is the annual GST return that reconciles all the monthly/quarterly returns filed during the year. It is mandatory for all registered taxpayers with turnover above ₹2 crore. GSTR-9C (the self-certified reconciliation statement) is required above ₹5 crore. Filing GSTR-9 correctly requires reconciling every transaction across 12 months of monthly returns.
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GST Registration
Empanelled professional · ₹1,500
Monthly GST Filing (GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B)
Empanelled professional · ₹2,000/mo
Quarterly GST Filing (QRMP Scheme)
Empanelled professional · ₹1,500/mo
GST Annual Return (GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C)
Empanelled professional · ₹8,000/yr
GST Audit & GSTR-9C Reconciliation
Empanelled professional · ₹10,000/yr
GST Notices, Demand & Litigation
Empanelled professional · Custom Quote
Customs Duty & Import-Export Compliance
Empanelled professional · Custom Quote
ITC Optimisation & Reconciliation
Empanelled professional · ₹3,000/mo