This Act also covers transactions of import of goods into or export of goods out of India. Sales tax is not imposed on import of goods into the country or export of goods out of the country. The Central Sales Tax (CST) Act is administered by the state governments and the tax is levied at the origination of transaction (origin based levy). The revenue collected under Central Sales Tax Act is retained by the state governments. The rates of tax under Central Sales Tax Act vary from state to state and product to product. The standard rate of CST is 4 per cent or the lower rate applicable in the state of seller if the purchaser is purchasing the same for resale or for use in manufacture of goods for sale or for specified purposes and both the seller and buyer are registered dealers. Otherwise, the rate is higher of 10 per cent or the rate applicable in the state of sale.
The transactions of sales or purchases involving movement of goods within a state (intra-state) are governed by respective State Sales Tax Acts. States also levy tax on transactions which are "deemed sales" like works contracts and leases. A works contract essentially is a contract for carrying out work involving supply of labor and material where the property in the materials passes during the course of execution of the contract. Lease is a transaction involving transfer of right to use goods.
VAT Audit
VAT legislation requires a VAT audit certificate/report issued by a chartered accountant in a prescribed format. The format for each state is different, but generally has the same requirements. The due date for signing the VAT audit report/certificate varies from state to state and ranges between the months of September and December. Generally, VAT audit is applicable to all dealers who are liable to pay VAT provided their turnover of either sale or purchase exceeds a specified limit. Further, VAT audit is also mandatory for specified categories of dealers, as prescribed by state legislation.
Documents required at the time of registration vary from State to State. Normally, the following are asked for:
For the Company / LLP:
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation.
• MoA/AoA/LLP Agreement.
• Copy of PAN/ Ack for PAN application.
• Rental Agreement in company/LLP name.
• Copy of Bank Statement.
• List of Directors.
• Electricity Bill.
• MoA/AoA/LLP Agreement.
• Copy of PAN/ Ack for PAN application.
• Rental Agreement in company/LLP name.
• Copy of Bank Statement.
• List of Directors.
• Electricity Bill.
For the Directors/ Promoters:
• Photos of each Director
• Identity and address proof of Director (Recent one)
• PAN of Directors
• Identity and address proof of Director (Recent one)
• PAN of Directors
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