First decision
Confirm that this is the right service
Confirm the purpose of the consultation and the GST issue for which a solution is required.
What’s included, and what’s not
GST Advisory services at a glance
Confirm the requirement, scope and external charges before preparation begins.
Starting professional fee
Quote after review
For the agreed review and preparation scope.
- Facts and objective review
- Issue and risk identification
- Practical option comparison
- GST audit and compliance consultation
Confirm before starting
Additional work is separate
Government fees, third-party charges, complex corrections, and preparation of connected compliance documents are separate unless included in the initial assignment.
No surprise work: inclusions, exclusions and any additional charges are agreed with you before we proceed.
Timing note
External processing time can vary
Additional time may be required when the consultation involves GST reconciliation or complex data analysis.
Documents to keep ready
Information and documents to prepare
Select the relevant tab below. These records help us review your gst consultation requirement; additional evidence may be needed for your circumstances.
01
Issue summary
Set out the GST question and the commercial facts behind it.
GSTIN, business activity and State
A short description of the issue
Relevant transaction dates and tax periods
Notice, portal message or deadline, if any
02
Returns and ledgers
Use returns and ledgers to test the issue against reported figures.
Relevant GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B copies
GSTR-2B and purchase reconciliation, where relevant
Electronic liability, cash and credit ledgers
Previous advice or correspondence on the same issue
03
Transactions
Show how the transaction actually works.
Sample invoices and credit or debit notes
Contracts, purchase orders and delivery terms
Goods or service descriptions and current tax treatment
Payment, export or movement evidence, where relevant
Consistency check: names, addresses, dates and amounts should match across all documents — mismatches are a common cause of delay.
Additional documents: the final checklist is tailored to your case, so you only prepare what’s actually needed.
A quick check to find your route
Which of these sounds like you?
Choose the option closest to your situation for a starting route and the next step. We’ll confirm the details with you.
QUICK ROUTE CHECK
Start with the right service route
The same service can mean different applications depending on your facts. This helps you find the right starting point.
Focuses on the immediate requirement
Shows the likely starting route
Explains the next action
Select the situation that best matches your requirement.
Suggested starting route
| Your situation | Initial fit | Route | Why or next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| You need help choosing a registration route | ✓ Consult first | Registration review | Confirm liability, taxpayer type and evidence before applying. |
| Returns or ITC do not reconcile | ? Review records | Compliance consultation | Compare books, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B and IMS. |
| A notice or portal message has arrived | - Time-sensitive | Notice review | Record the response date and preserve the communication. |
Compare before proceeding
The two most common routes, compared
Use the closest route as a starting point; the final scope depends on the underlying records.
Route 1
Registration review
- You need help choosing a registration route
- Confirm liability, taxpayer type and evidence before applying.
- Confirm the supporting records before preparation
Route 2
Compliance consultation
- Input tax credit consultation
- Compare books, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B and IMS.
Decision checkpoint: The right route depends on your specific facts — the applicant, purpose, period and any deadline — not just the service name.
Why this is worth doing properly
Benefits of an organised GST Consultation process
Done properly, you’re left with the right outcome and clean records you can use for the next step.
Define the exact tax question
The specific issue — registration, ITC, place of supply, a notice, RCM or an export position — is written down with the outcome you need.
Identify the records that matter
Only the returns, ledgers, invoices and portal messages relevant to that question are pulled, not the whole file.
Separate facts from assumptions
What is documented is distinguished from what is assumed, so the advice rests on evidence and the gaps are named.
Understand available compliance routes
The realistic options — voluntary correction, a GSTR-1A / GSTR-2B action, a reply, or an application — are compared with their time limits.
Prioritise deadlines and risk
Response dates, limitation periods and interest exposure are ranked, so the most urgent action is taken first.
Five clear stages
How the work is done — five clear stages
You’ll know which stage you’re at, from the first call through to a checked submission and a clear outcome.
1
Define the question, period and intended transaction
You explain the GST decision you need to make. We identify the transaction, tax period and any urgent deadline before reviewing the issue.
2
Index returns, contracts and portal records
We organise the relevant invoices, contracts, returns and portal communications so the advice is based on the actual transaction records.
3
Separate facts, assumptions and legal issues
We distinguish confirmed facts from missing information and check the GST provisions relevant to the issue you have raised.
4
Prepare the position note and practical options
We explain the available options, supporting reasons and practical risks, including any further evidence needed before you act.
5
Deliver a written action checklist
We provide the agreed action checklist, identifying filings, payments or record corrections to consider and whether separate implementation support is needed.
Keep the process smooth
Before you start, and after you finish
Prepare the right records before work begins, then follow the service-specific actions below after completion.
Before starting
- Write the decision you need help making
- Share the complete facts, including contrary evidence
- Flag urgent filing, payment or reply deadlines
- Agree whether the engagement covers advice or implementation
After completion
- Retain the advice with its facts and assumptions
- Assign responsibility for each recommended action
- Check whether a return correction or payment is needed
- Seek a fresh review if the transaction or facts change
Questions people ask us most
GST Consultation FAQs
Can advice be given without documents?
A preliminary discussion is possible, but reliable advice depends on the relevant return, notice, agreement, transaction and portal facts.
Is the consultation fee fixed?
The fee depends on the question, number of periods or entities and volume of records. The scope is confirmed before detailed work.
Can a notice be discussed close to the deadline?
Contact the consultant immediately, but late instructions may limit the time available for record review and drafting.
Will the consultation include return filing or a written reply?
Only if included in the agreed scope. Filing, reconciliation, drafting and representation are separate assignments unless expressly confirmed.
What should the issue summary contain?
Include the taxpayer or GSTIN, period, transaction, amount, portal status, deadline and the decision or outcome required.
How should confidential records be shared?
Use the agreed secure channel and share only records relevant to the assignment. Do not send portal passwords through unsecured messages.
Official references: GST Portal · GST Portal help. Rules, forms, fees and authority procedures can change; confirm the current position before submission.
Content reviewed: August 2026.
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