GST Consultant in Pallavaram, Refunds on Track
Pallavaram's leather exporters wait on GST refunds, and its travel agents work under special GST rules. We file the returns, LUTs and refund claims that keep both moving, over WhatsApp and email.
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Benefits
GST support for Pallavaram's exporters and travel trade
For an exporter, GST is mostly about getting tax back. For a travel agent, it is about valuing the service correctly. Both depend on clean monthly filings.
Exports without tax upfront
LUT filed each year so shipments go out without paying IGST first.
Credit turned back into cash
Refund claims for input credit that builds up when most sales are exports.
Shipping bills matched
Invoice numbers, values and IGST checked against GSTR-1 before filing.
Ticketing GST done right
Air ticket commission valued under the rule that suits your business.
Tour packages handled
Package billing kept within the conditions for the tour operator rate.
Leather job work rates
Job work on leather moved to 5% in September 2025. We check your bills.
Working capital in view
Refunds tracked month by month, so you know what is due back and when.
Handled remotely
Documents on WhatsApp and email. Our Kundrathur office is a short drive away.
Refund stuck or delayed?
Send us the shipping bill numbers and the error shown on ICEGATE or the GST portal. We'll trace where the data broke.
Who should apply
Pallavaram businesses we file GST for
Our GST work in Pallavaram falls into two groups: businesses that sell abroad, and businesses that serve the people flying in and out.
Finished leather exporters
Units around Nagalkeni shipping leather to overseas buyers.
Leather goods exporters
Makers of bags, belts, wallets and footwear for export.
Leather job workers
Cutting, stitching and finishing units working for exporters.
Air ticketing agents
Agents booking domestic and international flights for clients.
Tour operators
Holiday and pilgrimage packages with travel and stay bundled.
Hotel and visa agents
Booking and documentation services around the airport.
Freight and courier agents
Businesses moving export cargo and parcels through the airport.
Service exporters
Consultants and IT freelancers billing clients outside India.
Local trades
Where Pallavaram's GST refunds and returns come from
Hides are finished and cut into goods around Nagalkeni, shipped out through Chennai's port and airport, while the terminal next door keeps travel agents booking all day. Each trade has its own GST routine.
Finished leather Leather goods making Export shipments Travel and ticketing
Two ways to export
LUT or IGST: choosing the export route
Exports are zero-rated, so no GST is finally borne on them. The question is whether you pay IGST and get it back, or skip it and claim back your input credit instead.
- Route 1
Export under LUT
File a Letter of Undertaking for the year and ship without IGST. Credit that piles up is claimed back in RFD-01.
- Route 2
Pay IGST, get it refunded
Charge IGST on the export invoice. The shipping bill itself works as the refund claim, once your returns match.
- Under LUT
Refund of unused credit
Worked out on a formula linking export turnover to total turnover, with invoice-wise statements attached.
- Both routes
Two-year limit and provisional refunds
Claims must be made within two years. Since October 2025, 90% of low-risk claims can be sanctioned provisionally.
Documents
Documents we need from Pallavaram exporters and agents
Send these by WhatsApp or email. For exporters, the shipping and bank documents carry as much weight as the GST invoices.
Not sure which shipping bills are stuck?
Send us your shipping bill list and the last three GSTR-1 filings. We'll show which invoices did not reach Customs and why.
Process
How we handle GST for a Pallavaram exporter
Most Pallavaram clients never visit. We agree the route and the monthly routine on a call, then documents and approvals move over WhatsApp and email.
- 1
Review
Your export route, LUT status, past returns and any pending or rejected refunds.
Day 1 - 2
Set the route
LUT filed or renewed, or the IGST route set up in your invoicing, as agreed.
Before the next shipment - 3
Monthly matching
Export invoices matched to shipping bills, then reported in GSTR-1 Table 6A.
Each period - 4
Returns filed
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filed with export values in the right tables.
By the due date - 5
Refund follow-up
RFD-01 filed for unused credit, or IGST refund status tracked on ICEGATE.
Until credited
Timelines are estimates. Refund processing depends on the department, Customs and the risk checks on each claim.
Start with a refund review
Share your last few months of returns and shipping bills. We'll tell you what is due back and what is blocking it.
Common mistakes
Why Pallavaram exporters and agents lose GST money
These are the errors we untangle most often. Each one delays a refund or leads to tax being paid twice.
Invoice number differs from the shipping bill
The GST invoice reads 45/26-27 but the shipping bill shows 045, so the IGST refund is rejected for mismatch.
How National Filings prevents it
We match numbering before GSTR-1 is filed, and correct Table 6A through Table 9A where it already went wrong.
Export IGST shown short in GSTR-3B
Exports are reported as normal sales, or the IGST in GSTR-3B is less than GSTR-1 Table 6A, so nothing reaches Customs.
How National Filings prevents it
We report exports in the zero-rated row of GSTR-3B and check both returns agree before filing.
LUT lapsed at the year end
The new financial year starts and shipments go out under last year's LUT, which has expired.
How National Filings prevents it
We file the next year's LUT before 1 April, so no shipment goes out without cover.
Full ticket value treated as income
A travel agent pays GST on the whole ticket amount collected, or on nothing at all.
How National Filings prevents it
We value the service on actual commission or on the basic fare option, and keep the choice consistent.
Cost
What our GST fee for a Pallavaram business depends on
Export and travel work varies a lot from one client to the next. We look at your volume and quote before we start.
- No government fee
GST registration and LUT
Our fee covers the application, officer queries and filing the LUT for the year.
- Quoted upfront
Monthly or quarterly returns
Depends on invoice volume and the number of shipping bills or tickets to match.
- Quoted per claim
Refund applications
Depends on the period covered, the number of invoices and any past mismatches to fix.
- Quoted per case
Rejected refunds and notices
Depends on how many shipping bills are stuck and what the department has asked for.
Get a quote for your export GST
Tell us how many shipments or tickets you handle a month and which refunds are pending. We'll quote each part.
Through the year
The GST calendar for a Pallavaram exporter or agent
These are the filings that decide whether refunds arrive on time and whether travel income is taxed correctly.
- Before 1 April
LUT for the new year
Filed online in RFD-11, valid for the financial year.
- Monthly or quarterly
GSTR-1 Table 6A
Each export invoice reported with its shipping bill number, port code and date.
- Within two years
Refund of unused credit
RFD-01 filed for the period, with export and turnover statements.
- For travel agents
Commission and package billing
Ticketing value and tour operator conditions checked before each return.
Why National Filings
Why Pallavaram exporters and agents choose National Filings
Refunds followed through
We track each claim until the money reaches your bank account.
Matched before filing
Invoices, shipping bills and returns checked against each other every month.
No need to visit
WhatsApp and email for documents, approvals and status updates.
Office close by
Our Kundrathur office is on the road from Pallavaram, if you'd rather meet.
Experience since 2012
GST and compliance work for Chennai businesses through every change in the law.
Fees agreed in writing
Monthly and refund fees confirmed before any work begins.
FAQ
GST for Pallavaram exporters and travel agents
Should I export under LUT or pay IGST and claim it back?
Most exporters prefer the LUT, because no tax leaves the business when goods are shipped. The IGST route can still make sense if you have large unused credit, since paying IGST from that credit and getting it refunded through the shipping bill can be quicker than a refund application. We compare both on your figures.
Why hasn't my IGST export refund been credited?
Usually because the data never reached Customs or was rejected there. Common causes are an invoice number that differs from the shipping bill, IGST in GSTR-3B lower than in GSTR-1 Table 6A, or a missing return. We check the error code on ICEGATE and fix the source.
How long do I have to claim a refund of unused input credit?
A refund application must be filed within two years of the relevant date, which for exports is linked to the date of export. Claims are filed in RFD-01 with invoice-wise statements. Since October 2025, 90% of low-risk claims for exports can be sanctioned provisionally.
Do I need to renew my LUT every year?
Yes. An LUT covers one financial year. File the next one before 1 April so shipments in April aren't caught without cover.
How is GST worked out on air ticket commission?
An air travel agent can pay 18% GST on the actual commission and service charges. Or it can opt to treat 5% of the basic fare as the value for domestic tickets and 10% for international tickets, and pay 18% on that. We help you pick the option that suits how you earn.
What GST rate applies to tour packages we sell?
Tour operator services are taxed at 5% when the operator does not take input credit on its costs, apart from credit on services bought from other tour operators. The invoice should show the full package value including travel and stay. We check your packages meet these conditions before you bill.
Do you have an office near Pallavaram?
Our only office is in Karaima Nagar, Kundrathur, on the road from Pallavaram. Most Pallavaram clients work with us over WhatsApp and email, and you're welcome to visit Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm.
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