The collection of form 'C' from various parties was a annual exercise. Now collecting it quarter wise and from remote parties in Baddi, Uttaranchal, etc who are exempted from Sales tax is a waste of productive time by enterpreuners added to the penalty of 8.5% in case the forms are not obtained within a short time given by the assessing authority. Can we locate through your forum some 'outsourcing' agencies to do this job.
Form C collection burdens impair compliance; firms seek outsourcing to avoid penalties and administrative delay. Obligation to obtain Form C shifted to quarterly collection from remote purchasers, creating heightened administrative burden and compliance costs; failure to secure forms within the short timeframe imposed by the assessing authority attracts a penalty, prompting enquiries into engaging outsourcing agencies to manage collection and a forum respondent offering an outsourcing contact. (AI Summary)