{"id":8573,"date":"2025-02-01T19:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T19:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=8573"},"modified":"2025-02-02T16:53:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T16:53:04","slug":"gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Refund Mechanism for Export of Services under GST"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GST-.png\" alt=\"GST Electronic Ledger System\" width=\"874\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GST-.png 686w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GST--300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dbb454bd26c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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of Export of Services (Sec 2(6) IGST Act)\">Definition of Export of Services (Sec 2(6) IGST Act)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#Zero-Rated_Supplies_Sec_16_of_IGST_Act\" title=\"Zero-Rated Supplies (Sec 16 of IGST Act)\">Zero-Rated Supplies (Sec 16 of IGST Act)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#Refund_Mechanisms_for_Exporters\" title=\"Refund Mechanisms for Exporters\">Refund Mechanisms for Exporters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#Option_1_Export_Without_Payment_of_IGST_Under_Letter_of_UndertakingBond\" title=\"Option 1: Export Without Payment of IGST (Under Letter of Undertaking\/Bond)\">Option 1: Export Without Payment of IGST (Under Letter of Undertaking\/Bond)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#What_is_a_Letter_of_Undertaking_LUT\" title=\"What is a Letter of Undertaking (LUT)?\u00a0\">What is a Letter of Undertaking (LUT)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#Why_file_an_Letter_of_Undertaking_LUT\" title=\"Why file an Letter of Undertaking (LUT) ?\">Why file an Letter of Undertaking (LUT) ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#How_to_File_Letter_of_Undertaking_for_FY_2025-26\" title=\"How to File Letter of Undertaking for FY 2025-26?\">How to File Letter of Undertaking for FY 2025-26?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#Option_2_Export_With_Payment_of_IGST\" title=\"Option 2: Export With Payment of IGST\">Option 2: Export With Payment of IGST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#GST_Refund_Application_Sec_48_of_CGST_Act\" title=\"GST Refund Application (Sec 48 of CGST Act)\">GST Refund Application (Sec 48 of CGST Act)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#Provisional_GST_Refund_Process\" title=\" Provisional GST Refund Process\"> Provisional GST Refund Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/gst-refund-mechanism-for-export-of-services-under-gst\/#Key_Points_Transitional_Provisions\" title=\" Key Points &amp; Transitional Provisions\"> Key Points &amp; Transitional Provisions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Refund_Mechanism_for_Export_of_Services_under_GST\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>GST Refund Mechanism for Export of Services under GST <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The blog outlines the GST refund mechanism for export of services, explaining the legal provisions, eligibility criteria, and refund process. Below is a structured summary:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Export_of_Services_Sec_26_IGST_Act\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Definition of Export of Services (Sec 2(6) IGST Act)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A transaction qualifies as an export of services if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supplier is in India<\/li>\n<li>Recipient is outside India<\/li>\n<li>Place of supply is outside India<\/li>\n<li>Payment is received in convertible foreign exchange<\/li>\n<li>Supplier &amp; recipient are not merely establishments of the same entity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zero-Rated_Supplies_Sec_16_of_IGST_Act\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Zero-Rated Supplies (Sec 16 of IGST Act)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exports are considered <strong>zero-rated<\/strong> under GST, meaning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No GST is levied on the supply.<\/li>\n<li>Input tax credit (ITC) can be claimed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Zero-rated supplies include:<br \/>\nExport of goods\/services<br \/>\nSupply to SEZ units or SEZ developers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refund_Mechanisms_for_Exporters\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Refund Mechanisms for Exporters<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As per Sec 16(3) of IGST Act, two refund options are available:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Export_Without_Payment_of_IGST_Under_Letter_of_UndertakingBond\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Option 1: Export Without Payment of IGST (Under Letter of Undertaking\/Bond)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The exporter does not pay IGST on exports.<\/li>\n<li>Can claim a refund of unutilized ITC on inputs\/input services.<\/li>\n<li>Refund is filed through Form RFD-01.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Letter_of_Undertaking_LUT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>What is a Letter of Undertaking (LUT)?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-50-07.jpg\" alt=\"Export of goods \" width=\"1264\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-50-07.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-50-07-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-50-07-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-50-07-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-50-07-800x403.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Letter of Undertaking is a declaration filed in Form GST RFD-11 that allows exporters to ship goods or provide services without charging GST, provided they receive the export proceeds in convertible foreign exchange within 3 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_file_an_Letter_of_Undertaking_LUT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Why file an Letter of Undertaking (LUT) ?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-51-18.jpg\" alt=\"Letter of Undertaking\" width=\"879\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-51-18.jpg 879w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-51-18-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-51-18-703x1024.jpg 703w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-51-18-768x1118.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-51-18-800x1165.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exports are treated as zero-rated supplies, eliminating the need to pay IGST upfront. Since tax is not paid on exports, businesses can use their working capital more efficiently. Avoids the hassle of claiming GST refunds on export transactions. If an exporter does not file an Letter of Undertaking, they must pay IGST on exports and claim a refund later.<\/li>\n<li>GSTN has enabled the functionality to file a Letter of Undertaking for FY 2025-26 on the GST portal. If you&#8217;re an exporter, filing an Letter of Undertaking is crucial to export goods or services without paying IGST upfront.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_File_Letter_of_Undertaking_for_FY_2025-26\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>How to File Letter of Undertaking for FY 2025-26?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-52-32.jpg\" alt=\"Letter of Undertaking 1\" width=\"865\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-52-32.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-52-32-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-52-32-692x1024.jpg 692w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-52-32-768x1136.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/photo_2025-02-01_23-52-32-800x1184.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to the GST Portal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\">gst.gov.in<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to Services &gt; User Services &gt; Furnish Letter of Undertaking<\/li>\n<li>Select the financial year 2025-26<\/li>\n<li>Upload required details &amp; submit the form GST RFD-11<\/li>\n<li>Download the acknowledgment for records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key Conditions &amp; Risks: The export proceeds must be realized within 3 months; otherwise, the government may demand GST along with interest.\u00a0 Failure to meet Letter of Undertaking conditions can lead to tax liabilities and penalties.\u00a0Exporters should file their Letter of Undertaking at the earliest to ensure smooth tax-free exports in FY 2025\u201326!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Export_With_Payment_of_IGST\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Option 2: Export With Payment of IGST<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>IGST is paid at the time of export.<\/li>\n<li>Refund of IGST paid is automatically processed upon filing GSTR-1 &amp; GSTR-3B.<\/li>\n<li>No separate refund application is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Refund_Application_Sec_48_of_CGST_Act\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>GST Refund Application (Sec 48 of CGST Act)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>GST refund must be applied within 2 years from the relevant date.<\/li>\n<li>The application should include:\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of tax payment.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence that the tax burden has not been passed to another person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If GST refund claim is below INR 5,00,000\/-, a self-declaration is sufficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>For Export of Services: Relevant date for refund application:\n<ul>\n<li>Date of foreign exchange receipt, if service was provided before payment.<\/li>\n<li>Invoice date, if payment was received in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provisional_GST_Refund_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> Provisional GST Refund Process<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>90% of the refund is sanctioned on a provisional basis.<\/li>\n<li>The remaining amount is refunded after verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_Transitional_Provisions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> Key Points &amp; Transitional Provisions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If a refund is not processed within 60 days, interest is payable by the government.<\/li>\n<li>Old service tax refund claims (before GST) are handled under previous laws.<\/li>\n<li>Rejected ITC refund claims under earlier laws will lapse.<\/li>\n<li>Exporters should file for refunds timely to avoid missing deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Taxpayer must Ensure correct documentation (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC), invoices, etc.). and<\/li>\n<li>GST Taxpayer should Choose between LUT or IGST payment based on cash flow needs.<\/li>\n<li>Errors in GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B can cause refund delays\u2014cross-check before filing.<\/li>\n<li>If the Letter of Undertaking application is not processed by Tax Official, or any notice for clarification is not issued by the Tax Official within 3 working days, then the application will be deemed approved and the status of Letter of Undertaking application will change to \u201cDeemed Approved\u201d<\/li>\n<li>No liability on SEZ unit to pay GST under RCM on services of advocate subject to furnishing a LUT or a bond: AAR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Need help with Letter of Undertaking filing or GST Filling? 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