SALES RETURN FORM - SEZ

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Viral (Querist)
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20 March 2023 Dear Sir,

We supplied to SEZ DAHEJ UNIT BUT MATERIAL REJECT & RETURN WITH REPLACEMENT DOCUMENTS
NOW WE DECIDE TO DO NOT SUPPLY THE ABOVE REJECT MATERIAL.
WHAT KIND OF ENTY PASSED IN OUR BOOK OF ACCOUNT.
IF THERE IS ANY GST LIABILTY

KINDLY ADVICE.
VORA;

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma

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11 July 2024 In your scenario where you supplied materials to a SEZ unit at Dahej, and the materials were rejected and returned with replacement documents, you need to account for this transaction correctly in your books of accounts and for GST purposes. Here’s how you can approach it:

1. **Accounting Entry:**
When the rejected materials are returned, you need to reverse the initial sales entry you made when you supplied the materials to the SEZ unit. This is typically done by passing a journal entry to reverse the sale:

**Reverse the Sales Entry:**
- Debit: Sales Return Account
- Credit: Accounts Receivable (SEZ Dahej Unit)

This entry effectively cancels out the original sale.

2. **GST Treatment:**
Since the materials were initially supplied to a SEZ unit, there are specific GST implications:

- **Sales to SEZ Unit:** Initially, when you supplied the materials to the SEZ Dahej unit, it would have been considered as a zero-rated supply under GST. This means that you could claim refund of the GST paid on inputs or claim credit of IGST paid. Ensure that you have complied with the procedural requirements for zero-rated supplies under GST.

- **Return of Goods:** When the rejected materials are returned, the transaction should be treated as a sales return. Under GST, for return of goods from a SEZ unit to a Domestic Tariff Area (DTA), the procedure is slightly different:

- You need to issue a credit note to the SEZ unit. This credit note should be linked to the original tax invoice.
- The GST treatment on the credit note should reflect the amount of GST originally charged. If IGST was originally charged, IGST should be reversed. If CGST and SGST were charged, these should be reversed accordingly.

3. **Documentation:**
- Ensure you have proper documentation of the return of goods, including the credit note issued to the SEZ unit.
- Maintain records to substantiate the reversal of the original sale and the corresponding credit note.

4. **GST Liability:**
- If you had already paid GST on the original supply to the SEZ unit, you would be entitled to claim a refund of the GST paid.
- Ensure that the reversal of GST liability is accurately reflected in your GST returns for the period in which the return occurred.

5. **Consultation:**
Given the complexities involved in transactions with SEZ units under GST, it’s advisable to consult with a tax advisor or GST expert to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and to handle any refund claims or credit reversals properly.

By following these steps and ensuring proper documentation and compliance with GST regulations, you can manage the return of rejected materials from a SEZ unit effectively in your books of accounts and for GST purposes.