TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Hello,
I am planning to start foreign export as a merchant exporter, so I would like to know what taxes are applicable. Also I would have get a Service Tax or Vat registration?
Thank you.
Taxes on merchant Exporter
07 Apr 2018 
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GST registration required for merchant exporters; refunds or LUT options allow export-related tax relief under the GST regime.
GST registration is required for merchant exporters; Service Tax and VAT were subsumed into GST from 01.07.2017. Merchant exporters can obtain refund or rebate of GST paid on inputs used for exports or use a letter of undertaking (LUT) mechanism, which contributors described as permitting exports with a minimal immediate levy. (AI Summary)
GST registration is required for merchant exporters; Service Tax and VAT were subsumed into GST from 01.07.2017. Merchant exporters can obtain refund or rebate of GST paid on inputs used for exports or use a letter of undertaking (LUT) mechanism, which contributors described as permitting exports with a minimal immediate levy. (AI Summary)