GST
Getting a bill in your GSTIN for business purchases
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Facts
To claim ITC, you need a tax invoice that shows your name, address and GSTIN as the buyer, and the seller must report it in their GSTR-1 so it appears in your GSTR-2B. Rule 46 requires the buyer's GSTIN on B2B invoices.
Provisions and law
- Rule 46, CGST Rules 2017Contents of a tax invoice, including the supplier's GSTIN
- Sec 16(2), CGST Act 2017ITC needs a tax invoice, receipt of goods, tax paid by the supplier and the return filed; and the invoice must appear in GSTR-2B
Analysis
If the shop issues a B2C bill without your GSTIN, you cannot claim the ₹18,000 GST on a ₹1,00,000 laptop. Give your GSTIN at billing. After the seller files GSTR-1, check that the invoice shows in your GSTR-2B before claiming.
Conclusion
- Give your GSTIN and legal name at the counter before billing.
- Check the bill shows your GSTIN and correct place of supply.
- Check GSTR-2B the next month.
- Claim ITC only once it appears.
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