XYZ (India) is receiving ‘Technical Consultancy services’ from a person outside India. GST under reverse charge is paid on it by XYZ. Subsequently, XYZ is recovering the amount paid towards consultancy from their parent company outside India. Is XYZ required to pay GST on the amount recovered from parent company?
GST on reimbursements: mere pass through between parent and subsidiary generally not subject to GST, but facts matter. If the amount recovered from the parent is a mere reimbursement or transfer of funds between parent and subsidiary, it will not be liable to GST; however, detailed facts on the nature and purpose of the recovery are required to determine whether the receipt is a non taxable reimbursement or constitutes taxable consideration. (AI Summary)
Goods and Services Tax - GST