Whether GST will be applicable on the Services provided by FTWZ unit to a Foreign Entity who is the customer of that FTWZ unit and storing the cargo at FTWZ unit. The type of services involved or Inbound transportation (Port to FTWZ), Inbound handling (De-stuffing and Receiving), Storage at FTWZ, Inbound Customs Clearance, Outbound handling (Issuing and Stuffing), Outbound Customs Clearance and Outbound Transportation. Value Added Services within FTWZ viz., label printing, label pasting, repacking, merging, kitting etc. Request you to pls clarify in the same. If GST applicable than pls specify the reason for the same with GST notification. Similarly if GST is not applicable than also pls specify the reason for the same along with notification.
GST Applicability Debate: Services by FTWZ Units to Foreign Entities; Differing Views on Taxable Territory and Legal Precedents A discussion on the applicability of GST to services provided by an FTWZ unit to a foreign entity. The services include transportation, handling, storage, customs clearance, and value-added services like labeling and repacking. One participant argues GST is applicable if services are within India's taxable territory. Another counters that FTWZ is not a taxable area. A third participant suggests consulting specific case laws and circulars for clarification. The discussion highlights differing interpretations of GST applicability in the context of FTWZ operations and references legal precedents for further guidance. (AI Summary)