GST Refund Filing Support
Excess tax paid, accumulated input tax credit, or an export-related refund due? Leegal prepares and files your GST refund application.
When Can You Claim a GST Refund?
GST refunds commonly arise from exports (with or without payment of tax), inverted duty structure where input tax rates exceed output tax rates, excess cash ledger balance, or tax paid by mistake.
Refund applications need supporting documentation and reconciliation with filed returns, and are processed by the tax authority within statutory timelines once the application is complete.
| Common Refund Scenario | What's Typically Needed |
|---|---|
| Export of goods/services (with/without tax payment) | Shipping bills, export invoices, bank realisation details |
| Inverted duty structure | Input and output invoices showing the rate differential |
| Excess balance in cash ledger | GST portal ledger statements |
| Tax paid by mistake | Details of the erroneous payment and correct liability |
Documents Required
Keep these ready based on your refund scenario.
- GSTIN and relevant return filings for the period
- Invoices supporting the refund claim
- Export documentation, where applicable
- Bank account details for refund credit
- Reconciliation statement between claim and returns
- Any prior correspondence on the matter
How It Works
Eligibility Check
We confirm your refund scenario and the amount likely eligible.
Documentation & Reconciliation
We compile supporting invoices and reconcile against your returns.
Refund Application Filing
We file the refund application on the GST portal.
Follow-Up
We track the application and respond to any department queries.
Export Refunds
Support for refunds related to export of goods or services.
Inverted Duty Refunds
Refund filing where input tax rates exceed output tax rates.
Excess Payment Refunds
Recovering excess balance in your cash ledger or mistaken payments.
Why File Through Leegal
- Experienced team that reconciles claims carefully before filing.
- Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden charges.
- One dedicated point of contact throughout processing.
- Support responding to any department queries on your claim.
Talk to Our Team
GS006, Vikash Nagar, Ramgarh Cantt, Jharkhand 829122, India
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a GST refund take to process?
Processing timelines are set by statute, though actual time can vary depending on documentation completeness and any departmental queries.
Can I claim a refund for accumulated input tax credit?
Yes, in eligible scenarios like exports or inverted duty structure, accumulated and unutilised input tax credit can be claimed as a refund.
What if my refund application is deficient or incomplete?
The department may raise a deficiency memo requesting more information, which we help you respond to.
Do exporters need to pay tax and then claim it back?
Not necessarily — exports can be made either with payment of tax and later refund, or under a bond/LUT without upfront tax payment, depending on the route chosen.
Can Leegal handle refund applications for past periods?
Yes, provided the claim is still within the applicable limitation period, we can help file for earlier periods too.
Have a GST Refund Due?
Talk to our team and get your refund application filed correctly — no obligation.