VAT on freight charges in Karnataka

[CLARENCE PEREIRA]

this is with reference to VAT in Karnataka.Is VAT applicable on freight charges under VAT? Please clarify.

[Surender Gupta]

I think freight charges are not includible under VAT.

AI Summary

VAT on freight charges: advisory view that freight charges are not subject to VAT under general VAT law. VAT applicability to freight charges: an advisory view expressed that freight charges should not be included in the taxable value for VAT purposes and therefore would not attract VAT, noting this is an informal forum opinion rather than a binding ruling.