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Five checks before claiming GST input credit

Summary

Credit needs a valid invoice, actual receipt, supplier filing and payment, not a blocked item under s.17(5), and payment to the supplier within 180 days.

Key points
  • Vehicles, food and club fees are typically blocked
  • Unpaid after 180 days: reverse with interest
  • Reconcile sales books, GSTR-1 and 3B line by line
For Korean companiesCosts routinely deductible in Korea, like meals and cars, are often blocked in India.

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