GST advisory is a case-specific professional service that helps a business understand how GST applies to its transactions, records, contracts and operational decisions. A useful GST consultation reviews the relevant facts, identifies the legal issue, considers available documents and explains the practical steps the business should take.
🔍 Registration profile and amendment requirements
🔍 Return filing status and recurring differences
🔍 Sales-to-return reconciliation
🔍 Purchase and GSTR-2B reconciliation process
🔍 Input tax credit controls and restricted-expense review
🔍 Reverse-charge identification
🔍 Invoice format, e-invoice and e-way bill controls
🔍 Electronic cash, credit and liability ledger review
🔍 Export, LUT, refund or e-commerce process review where relevant
🔍 Action list ranked by urgency and business impact
A health check is not a statutory audit. Records, periods and registrations covered are defined in the agreed scope. A limited health check cannot provide assurance on transactions outside the agreed sample.
What information should I provide before a GST consultation?+
Provide a clear question, business background, relevant invoices or agreements, GSTIN details, return extracts and any departmental communication. Better facts produce more reliable advice.
Can GST advice be given only on a phone call?+
A call may be sufficient for a straightforward operational question. Complex, high-value or disputed matters should generally be supported by documents and a written note.
Does GST Advisory include notice handling?+
Notice review can be included, but the scope should state whether it covers only consultation, drafting, portal filing, personal hearing or further representation.
Can you confirm the GST rate for my product or service?+
A rate review requires the exact product or service description, composition, use, packaging, contract and relevant classification information. Generic descriptions may lead to an incorrect conclusion.
Can StartupKart guarantee that the department will accept the advised position?+
No. Advice is based on the facts, documents and law reviewed. Authorities may take a different position, particularly where facts are incomplete or the law is interpretative.
When should I request a GST health check?+
A health check is useful before annual closure, due diligence, expansion, fundraising, refund application, departmental review or when recurring return differences are identified.
Are amendments, cancellation and LUT included under GST Advisory?+
They may be advised under this page, but application filing is a separate deliverable or package inclusion so the client understands the exact scope.
Do you provide ongoing GST support?+
An ongoing advisory retainer can be offered with defined response channels, number of queries, review meetings, exclusions and escalation pricing.
GST advisory is based on the facts and documents supplied and the law understood on the review date. The final scope may require a chartered accountant, tax practitioner, advocate or another specialist depending on the matter. No outcome before a tax authority can be guaranteed.
