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Exporters
Refund of IGST paid on exports, or accumulated ITC under LUT.
GST
GST Refund
Exports, accumulated ITC, inverted duty structure or excess tax paid — we file your refund claim with the right documentation, chased through to disbursal.
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Overview
What is GST refund?
A GST refund returns excess tax paid, accumulated input tax credit, or tax paid on exports back to the taxpayer — claimed via form RFD-01 on the GST portal within two years of the relevant date.
Who it's for
Who can claim GST refund?
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Businesses with accumulated ITC
Where ITC can't be fully utilised against output tax.
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Businesses that overpaid tax
Excess tax paid due to an error can be claimed back.
Types
Types of GST refunds
Type 01Export Refund
Refund of IGST paid on exports, or ITC accumulated on zero-rated supplies under LUT.
Type 02ITC Refund
Refund of ITC that can't be utilised, typically for zero-rated or specified supplies.
Type 03Inverted Duty Structure Refund
Where tax on inputs exceeds tax on output supplies, the excess ITC can be refunded.
Type 04Excess Tax Payment Refund
Refund of tax paid in excess due to an error in computation or double payment.
Documents required
Documents required for GST refund
- ✓Export invoices / shipping billsFor export-related refunds.
- ✓GSTR-1 & GSTR-3BFor the relevant period.
- ✓ITC ledgerSupporting the refund amount claimed.
- ✓Bank account detailsFor refund disbursal.
How it works
GST refund application process
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Compute the refund
We calculate the eligible refund amount from your returns.
02
File RFD-01
We file the application with supporting documents.
03
Refund disbursed
Within 60 days · DoneRefund is credited to your bank account.
Timeline
GST refund timeline
Step
Timing
Application filed
Within 2 years of relevant date
Processing
Up to 60 days
Pricing
GST refund fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed after scoping your refund type.
- Covers computation and RFD-01 filing.
Avoid these
Common reasons for rejection
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Missing shipping documents
Incomplete export documentation is the top cause of rejection.
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ITC mismatch
Claimed ITC not matching GSTR-2B triggers a deficiency memo.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
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Real chartered accountants
Every filing is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA.
One fixed fee, in writing
Government charges pass through at actuals, never marked up.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From first document to final acknowledgement, we manage every step.
FAQ
GST Refund, answered.
How long does a GST refund take?
The department must process it within 60 days of a complete application; delays can attract interest in your favour.
What's the deadline to claim a refund?
Two years from the relevant date, which varies by refund type.
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