Haryana - VAT Registration

[Rangarajan DV]

Dear Friends

We are opening a new office in Gurgaon and an Application Laboratory attached to this office. There will not be any sale activity or manufacture taken place here. Whether VAT registration is required in Haryana?

Further, we will be purchasing office / laboratory equipments for this office. I understand that Form ST 38 is required to bring these goods into Haryana State, and VAT registration is mandatory to obtain the Form ST 38 for inward receipt of the goods.

Can anyone clarify and share their expertise, please

Thanks, Best REgards

AI Summary

Company Queries VAT Registration Necessity for Office Setup in Haryana; VAT Voluntary per Section 11 HVAT Act 2003 A company is setting up a new office and application laboratory in Gurgaon, Haryana, and inquires about the necessity of VAT registration, given there will be no sales or manufacturing activities. They seek clarification on whether VAT registration is required to obtain Form ST 38 for bringing office and laboratory equipment into Haryana. Respondents advise that VAT registration is voluntary under Section 11 of the HVAT Act, 2003, but necessary for sales tax registration. One respondent offers to connect with a lawyer specializing in HVAT matters for further assistance.