Startups face unique GST challenges that can derail growth if not addressed proactively:
Managing large volumes of vendor invoices across multiple suppliers leads to frequent mismatches in GSTR‑2B and GSTR‑2A, causing blocked input tax credits (ITC)
Partial or incorrect invoice details can result in denial of legitimate credits, impacting cash flow.
Startups engaged in exports of goods/ services or supplies to SEZ units/ developers may qualify for zero‑rated treatment under Section 16 of the IGST Act. Sector‑specific notifications can offer additional concessions.
Overlooking circulars or notifications can result in misclassification and post‑facto demand
After seed or Series A/B funding, due diligence audits frequently uncover historical non‑compliance, same may lead to reduced investor confidence.
Discrepancies in past filings (e.g., reverse charge transactions, LUT validity) can trigger interest and late‑fee liabilities.
Reliance on spreadsheet‑based reconciliation and manual e‑way bill generation slows down month‑end close, hindering rapid scaling.
Lack of integration between billing systems and GST portal increases risk of missed deadlines and return errors.
Absence of automated MIS dashboards prevents CFOs and investors from tracking GST liabilities, refund status, and working capital impact.
Inadequate visibility into tax burn rates can lead to unexpected cash shortages at critical growth phases.
Regulatory ‘death‑blows’: blocked ITC during peak burn periods, accelerated penalty demands after funding rounds, and costly litigation due to unnoticed micro ‑noncompliance.
Tailored Startup GST Solutions
Collaborate with your existing ERP or billing tools
Set up exception alerts for mismatches, duplicates, and delayed supplier filings, so you can act promptly.
Monitoring relevant GST notifications
Quarterly updates on circulars and sector specific advisories to ensure you leverage every legitimate benefit.
Prefiling health checks: CST/IGST/LUT validations, reverse charge mapping
Dedicated notice resolution cell for SCNs, DRCs, and audit queries.
Periodic MIS reports summarizing tax burn rate, liability forecasts, and cashflow impact
Investor ready summaries are prepared by our analysts for due diligence and audit committees.
Onboarding & Gap Analysis Deep: dive into startup business model, transaction flows, and previous filings.
System Design & Tool Integration: Configure GST modules in your existing ERP/finance stack and integrate reconciliation tools for smoother workflows.
Compliance Execution & Review: filings are peer reviewed at regular intervals; monthly control reports.
Continuous Advisory & Updates: Quarterly regulatory briefings; immediate alerts on high-impact changes.
Agile, collaborative, and aligned with startup sprints and fundraising timelines.
A supplier must register in each of such state or union territory from where he effects supply if the taxable value of supply exceeds the threshold limit.
Anyone can register under GST even though he may not required by law.
The GST Laws provides a composition scheme for small dealers having turnover of Rs. 1.5 Cr. (For Himachal Pradesh, JK, Assam and all other Territories) and Rs. 75 Lacs for North Eastern states. There is also a composition scheme for service provider upto Rs. 50 Lacs
Late filing attracts penalties (₹50–₹200 per day) and blocks ITC claims.
Ideally every month — mismatch in GSTR-2B and your books may lead to ITC denial.
We draft notices, file appeals, represent clients during audits, and guide on departmental inquiries.
Yes, through proper LUT filing and zero-rated tax documentation.