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GST Refund — get your blocked money back, correctly claimed

We check eligibility, prepare statements and annexures, file RFD-01 and follow up with the department until your refund reaches your bank account.

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GST Refund in brief

A GST refund can be claimed for exports of goods and services, supplies to SEZs, inverted duty structure, excess balance in the electronic cash ledger and certain other cases. The application is filed through Form GST RFD-01 within two years from the relevant date, and a complete claim is usually processed in about 60 days.

Refunds are one of the most valuable — and most frequently delayed — GST processes. Money remains stuck in the credit ledger when a business exports, pays higher tax on inputs than on outputs or deposits excess cash. A refund claim is a documentary exercise: statements must tie to returns, invoices must match shipping bills or bank realisation, and the application must meet formal checks.

Our team prepares refund claims that match the portal’s validations. We identify the correct refund category, compute the eligible amount using the prescribed formula, prepare Statement 1 to 5 and annexures, check bank realisation for exports and file the application. We then monitor deficiency memos (RFD-03) and reply promptly.

For exporters we also advise on filing under Letter of Undertaking (LUT) so that you can export without paying IGST and claim refund of unutilised input tax credit.

Who needs it

Who should use GST Refund

  • Exporters of goods and services who pay IGST or accumulate ITC.
  • Businesses with an inverted duty structure — input rate higher than output rate.
  • Suppliers to SEZ units or SEZ developers.
  • Taxpayers with excess balance in electronic cash ledger or tax paid in error.
  • Businesses with refund claims arising from an order, appeal or finalised provisional assessment.
Benefits

Why it matters for your business

Working capital release

Blocked input tax credit and IGST can run into lakhs; a timely refund restores cash flow.

Fewer deficiency memos

Pre-filing checks reduce rejections and re-filings.

Correct computation

We apply the prescribed formulas and restrict ineligible components to avoid later recovery.

Regular tracking

Each claim is followed up until sanction and credit to your bank account.

Our process

How we deliver GST Refund

A transparent, step-by-step process with a named expert at every stage.

  1. Eligibility and category

    We identify the refund category and the relevant period for your case.

  2. Data tie-up

    We match returns, invoices, shipping bills, FIRC/BRC and ledger balances.

  3. Statements and annexures

    We prepare required statements and the computation sheet.

  4. File RFD-01

    We submit the application with documents and obtain the ARN.

  5. Follow-up

    We reply to deficiency memos and show-cause notices and track sanction (RFD-06).

Documents

Documents and information required

  • Refund application details and bank account linked to GSTIN
  • Statement of invoices and shipping bills / bills of entry
  • Bank realisation certificates (BRC/FIRC) for services exports
  • GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B for the refund period
  • LUT copy and relevant export documents
  • CA certificate where required (for refunds above specified limits)
Avoid errors

Common mistakes we help you avoid

  • Filing after the two-year limit.
  • Claiming ITC on goods or services that are blocked.
  • Mismatch between shipping bill data and GSTR-1 export invoices.
  • Not linking a bank account that belongs to the registered business.
  • Ignoring RFD-03 deficiency memos until the time to reply lapses.
Ongoing compliance

How we help you stay compliant after GST Refund

After the refund is received we help you plan your next claim period and fix the cause of repeated refund accumulation — for example, LUT filing, correct HSN rate mapping and monthly ITC tracking.

We maintain a refund tracker for every claim — ARN, date, status and follow-up date — so no application sits unattended.

Where we serve

GST Refund across 37 locations

Local guidance for businesses in Delhi NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.

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Monthly matching of books, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B so you claim only eligible input tax credit.

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FAQs

GST Refund — frequently asked questions

Who can claim a GST refund?

Exporters, SEZ suppliers, businesses with inverted duty structure, and taxpayers with excess cash ledger balance or tax paid in error can apply for refund.

What is the time limit for GST refund?

The claim must generally be filed within two years from the relevant date, which depends on the type of refund — for example, the date of shipment or the end of the financial year.

How long does a refund take?

A complete application is usually processed in about 60 days. Delays beyond the statutory period carry interest.

What is an LUT?

A Letter of Undertaking allows exporters to supply goods or services without paying IGST. It must be furnished each financial year and is usually the most efficient way to export.

Why was my refund rejected?

Common reasons are mismatched invoices, ineligible ITC, incomplete documents or time-barred claims. We review the rejection order and advise on re-filing or appeal.

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