13 November 2012
Mr Jayesh, Opening a branch without informing the department is like starting a new business without registration.If you have done some business and already declared that sales in the returns of the main branch.or such business done in the branch is below taxable minimum,then, no offence is committed as per the MVAT Act. The sales effected in the branch can be included in the turnover of the main branch,if they are within the same state. When the branch sales are suppressed then all penalties and interest arising for non submission or wrong filing of returns would be attracted. Now also you can declare the new branch opening to the department, get the original certificate amended,and an additional certificate issued....MJK