19/05/2023
Dear All
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a special all-India drive to combat the rising menace of fake Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations and the fraudulent passing of input tax credit (ITC). The drive aims to identify and take action against fake dealers and billers and eliminate individuals and entities involved in fraudulent GST registrations, which have been causing significant financial losses to the government, and protect government revenue by preventing losses caused by fake registrations and ITC fraud.
Under this drive, a massive physical verification of the place of business to be carried out by Field officers from 16th May 2023 to 15th July 2023. Verification can be carried out at places of both genuine and fake registered persons. Therefore, GST-registered persons are required to make a note of following points to avoid any adverse action :
1. Display name board containing details of name, Address, GSTIN of registered person at entry gate of the principal place of business and every additional place of business. (Rule 18(2) of CGST Rule, 2017).
2. Display GST registration certification at prominent locations at principal place of business and additional place of business. (Rule 18(1) of CGST Rules, 2017).
3. Keep the Following documents ready for verification:
a) KYC: PAN & Aadhar of Proprietor, Partners or Directors
b) Address proof: Rent Agreement, Electricity Bill, NOC etc. as per applicability.
4. Ensure that all additional places of business are already registered under GST. Registered person is not allowed to procure, sell or store goods at any location which is not registered under GST.
5. In case multiple businesses are registered at the same premises, clear demarcation is created to identify the space of every business.
6. GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B are filed upto date.
7. If a business is not carried out anymore, necessary action has been taken for cancellation of GST registration.
8. Complete books of accounts are maintained at the principal place of business and Sales Invoices and Purchase invoices should belong to the registered person of such premises only.
This is for your information & necessary action. Please feel free to reach out to us in case of any assistance.
Thanks & Regards