A tax authority clarifies that businesses whose principal place...

A tax authority clarifies that businesses whose principal place is in one State must obtain separate GST registration in another State where goods are stored and supplied from a warehouse or cold storage, even if operated by a third party, because such storage constitutes a "place of business." Movements require valid tax invoices and e-way bills, and transfers between establishments under the same PAN are treated as supplies between distinct persons with applicable CGST/SGST or IGST based on place of supply rules. Cold storage services are taxable at the location of the property. Registered persons must maintain records, file returns, and discharge tax liabilities in the State where the warehouse operates.