Has anyone ever actually received a GST refund, from India?

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In India,

  • If you are a tourist to India
  • You purchase something and take it out of the country

in theory you can claim and get a refund of the GST. (GST is the local term for sales tax or VAT.)

{Currently (2018) they are thinking about installing "sales tax refund desks for tourists" at airports - as is common in many countries - but it's not there yet.}

In fact, has anyone ever actually claimed and received a GST tourist refund from India?

The process seems completely opaque, and only theoretical. Most hearsay is that in practice it is impossible.

In fact, has anyone ever actually claimed and received a GST tourist refund from India?






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Can you get GST back in India?

Any taxpayer can claim a refund of any tax, interest, penalty, fees or any other amount paid by him by filing an application electronically in FORM GST RFD-01 through the GST Common Portal or through a GST Facilitation Centre.

Can Australian citizens claim GST refund?

International travellers (including Australians) might be able to claim a GST (Goods and Services Tax) and WET (Wine Equalisation Tax) refund for some goods bought in Australia that you then take out of the country with you on a plane or ship.

How long does it take to get refund from GST?

As per norms, it would take about 30 days to process a refund application. Where the refund claim exceeds a prescribed amount, then the same shall be subjected to an audit process.

How do I know if my refund has been received from GST?

Login to the GST Portal. Navigate to Services > Track Application Status > Select the Refund option > Enter ARN or Filing Year > Click SEARCH to track your refund application after logging into the GST Portal.



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