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GST Refund Services in India
Start Bharat helps you claim eligible refunds from the government with complete documentation, filing, and follow-up support.
OverviewGST refunds apply when you pay excess tax or are eligible to claim tax back under specific conditions. This includes exports, inverted duty structures, advance taxes, or refunds on cancelled transactions. Start Bharat manages your refund process end-to-end — ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and faster settlement with minimal hassle.
Who Is This For?Start Bharat’s GST Refund service is designed for businesses dealing with large input tax, exports, or tax excess situations.
Exporters of Goods or Services
Zero-rated suppliers eligible for tax refunds on input purchases or export invoices.
Manufacturers Facing Inverted Tax Structure
Businesses where input tax is higher than output tax, leading to accumulated credit.
E-commerce & Online Sellers
Sellers with returns, cancelled orders, or excess collected tax in previous periods.
Startups & Service Providers
New businesses with refund claims on excess advance tax or ITC mismatch corrections.
Enterprises With Multi-State GST Compliance
Companies operating in multiple states with inter-branch credits and refund complexities.
Solutions OfferedStart Bharat provides a full-stack GST refund management solution — accurate, compliant, and audit-proof.
- Refund Type Evaluation & Claim Eligibility Check
- Invoice & Tax Ledger Reconciliation
- Preparation of Refund Application (Form RFD-01)
- Document Compilation & Supporting File Preparation
- Portal Filing & ARN Generation
- Refund Ledger Updates & Adjustments Handling
- GST Officer Clarification & Re-submission Handling
- Final Refund Credit Monitoring & Closure
Benefits Filing GST refunds correctly can unlock working capital and avoid unwanted notices.
Legally Claim Money Owed to You by Government
Refund is your right under GST — if unclaimed, it’s lost working capital.
Avoid Errors That Trigger Penalties or Rejections
Poor documentation can lead to rejection or show-cause notices — expert filing avoids this.
Boosts Cash Flow for Exporters and MSMEs
Regular refund claims reduce fund blockages and improve financial health.
Faster Processing & Lower Risk of Officer Queries
Pre-reconciled and structured filings move quicker through scrutiny.
Ensures Clean Audit Trail for Future Scrutiny
Refunds filed with matching returns and correct annexures pass any future audit confidently.
Maximizes Claim Amounts With Proper Document Linking
We ensure every invoice and ledger item is linked to the correct claim reference.
Compliant With RFD Rules and Portal Workflows
Refund filing is portal-intensive — we manage every technical step.
Support for Inverted, Export, Excess Tax & SEZ Refunds
All refund types supported — one team, one solution, no confusion.
Step-by-Step ProcessStart Bharat’s refund filing is accurate, audit-proof, and follows this structured path:
Submit Invoices, Returns & Ledger Access
We collect your outward and inward invoices, GSTR-3B, GSTR-1, and ledger details for the period in question.
Reconciliation and Refund Type Mapping
We identify the refund trigger — export, inverted, excess, or others — and prepare calculation sheets accordingly.
File Refund Application With Documents
Form RFD-01 is filed along with declarations, annexures, and portal acknowledgments.
Officer Reply Handling and Credit Monitoring
If queries arise, we handle replies and confirm the refund amount once credited to your bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve amassed a large number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Exports (with/without payment of tax), inverted duty structure, excess cash in ledger, wrong tax paid, SEZ supply, and deemed exports.
Shipping bills, GSTR filings, invoice summary, BRC/FIRC, declarations, LUT (if applicable), and purchase ledgers.
Usually within 15–30 working days after application. Export refunds can be faster if data is auto-validated.
Yes. You can file refund claims within 2 years from the relevant date as per GST law.
It’s the official refund application form filed on the GST portal for all refund categories.
Yes. Once approved, the refund is credited to your registered bank account linked with GSTIN.