Infosys GST Notice : Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has been issued a goods and services tax (GST) demand of ₹32,403 crore, according to a Reuters report. The demand pertains to services provided by Infosys’s overseas branches between July 2017 and 2021-22.
Details of the GST Demand
The claim involves the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM), which mandates that the recipient of goods or services, rather than the supplier, pays the tax. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has alleged that Infosys included expenses incurred by its overseas branches as part of their export invoices from India, and based on these export values, the company calculated eligible refunds. The DGGI’s findings suggest that Infosys did not pay the required IGST on these imported services.
Infosys’s Response and Compliance
In response, Infosys has asserted that it has settled all its GST dues and is fully compliant with both central and state regulations. The company emphasized that according to a recent Circular (210/4/2024 dated June 26, 2024) issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, services provided by overseas branches to Indian entities are not subject to GST. Additionally, Infosys highlighted that GST payments related to the export of IT services are eligible for credit or refund.
Ongoing Dispute
The dispute underscores ongoing tensions between Infosys and tax authorities over the application of GST regulations. As the company continues to contest the demand, the outcome of this case could have significant implications for how similar tax issues are handled in the IT services sector.
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