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What does LUT under GST means?
LUT in GST: Full form is Letter of Undertaking. It is prescribed to be furnished in the form GST RFD 11 under rule 96 A, whereby the exporter declares that he or she will fulfill all the requirement that is prescribed under GST while exporting without making IGST payment.
Who needs to file LUT in Form GST RFD-11?
- They intend to supply goods or services to India or overseas or SEZs
- Are registered under GST
- They wish to supply goods without paying the integrated tax.
Documents Required for LUT under GST
An LUT can be submitted by any individual who is registered under GST provided he has not been executed in case of tax evasion exceeding Rs.2.5crores or any other offense.
- LUT cover letter – request for acceptance – duly signed by an authorized person
- Copy of GST registration
- PAN card of the entity
- KYC of the authorized person/signatory
- GST RFD11 form
- Copy of the IEC code
- Cancelled Cheque
- Authorized letter
Eligibility for Filing LUT in GST
Who can use Letter of Undertaking (LUT)?
Any registered taxpayer who is into exporting goods and services can make use of Letter of Undertaking. Any person who has been prosecuted for tax evasion for an amount of Rs. 2.5crores or above are ineligible.
The validity of such LUT’s is for one year, and an exporter is required to furnish a fresh LUT for each financial year. If the conditions mentioned in the LUTs are not satisfied within the specified time limit, then the privileges will be revoked, and the exporter will have to furnish bonds.
Other assesses should furnish bonds if the export is being made without the payment of IGST. LUTs / Bonds can be used for:
- Zero-rated supply to SEZ without payment of IGST
- Export of goods to a country outside India without the payment of IGST.
- It is providing services to a client in a country outside India without paying IGST.
Process for Filing LUT in GST?
To file a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) in a case where the exports are made without payment of taxes, below are the steps on how to file and furnish bonds when the exports are made without payment of taxes.
- Check the furnishing and jurisdiction requirements. If a bond is to be filed, additional documents relating to the bank guarantee must be prepared.
- Prepare necessary documents for Bonds. Following documents are to be filed for bonds:
For Bonds:
- Form RFD-11
- Bond on stamp paper
- Bank guarantee
- Authority letter
- Other supporting documents
Process for Filing LUT in GST?
A separate bond is not needed to be furnished for each consignment. Instead, he can furnish a running bond. A running bond helps the exporter to carry forward the same terms and conditions in the bond for the next consignment.
3- A duplicate copy should be prepared along with an official document.
4- The next step is to submit the documents to the department and get the same verified by a relevant officer to avoid any rejection
5- After filing the document, a signed letter shall be issued by the officer acknowledging the same.
General questions
The primary authroised signatory has to sign and file the verification with DSC. The authorized signatory can be the working partner, the managing director, or the proprietor or by a person duly authorized by such operating partner or Board of Directors of such company or proprietor to execute the form.
Yes, the Taxpayer will be able to see his LUT after filing.
Any person who is exporting goods or services can furnish the LUT.
- LUT cover letter- duly signed by an authorized person
- Copy of the GST registration
- PAN of the entity.
if the LUT is not filed on time the exporter is required to pay the tax while carrying out exports and then claim a refund to avail the benefit of the zero-rated exports.
Furnishing of the bond or letter of the undertaking for export of goods or services.
After successful filing, the system will generate ARN and acknowledgment. You will be informed about successful filing via SMS and Email, and you can also download the acknowledgment as a PDF.
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