{"id":54015,"date":"2023-03-27T12:33:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T07:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54015"},"modified":"2024-07-02T16:31:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T11:01:07","slug":"gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Analysis of GSTR-6A under the GST tax regime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax system introduced in India to replace the multiple cascading taxes levied by the central and state governments. This form is a form filed by the Input Service Distributor (ISD) under the GST regime. An Input Service Distributor (ISD) is an office of the supplier of goods or services or both which receives tax invoices issued under Section 31 towards the receipt of input services and issues a prescribed document for the purposes of distributing the credit of Central tax (CGST), State tax (SGST)\/Union territory tax (UTGST) or integrated tax (IGST) paid on the said services to a supplier of taxable goods or services or both having the same Permanent Account Number (PAN) as that of the said office. This article discusses about the details of the GSTR-6A- its Concept and the process of filing the form, when this form is required to file by the taxpayer along with its importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime\/#What_is_GSTR-6A\" >What is GSTR-6A?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime\/#When_GSTR-6A_is_required_to_be_filed_by_the_taxpayers\" >When GSTR-6A is required to be\nfiled by the taxpayers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime\/#Time_Period_when_GSTR-6A_is_generated\" >Time Period when GSTR-6A is\ngenerated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_filing_the_GSTR-6A_return_by_the_taxpayer\" >What is the purpose of filing\nthe GSTR-6A return by the taxpayer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime\/#Process_of_Filing_of_GSTR-6A\" >Process of Filing of GSTR-6A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/gstr-6a-under-the-gst-tax-regime\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GSTR-6A\"><\/span>What is GSTR-6A?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This form is a read-only form generated automatically\non the GSTN portal for an Input Service Distributor (ISD). It is a form that is\ngenerated based on the details furnished by the suppliers in their respective\nGSTR-1 returns. This form is a draft form that is generated for the ISD to view\nthe details of invoices uploaded by its suppliers in their respective GSTR-1\nforms. The ISD can view the GSTR-6A form, but cannot edit or submit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSTR-6A form contains the details of the invoices\nuploaded by the suppliers. The ISD can use this form to verify the correctness\nof the details furnished by the suppliers. Once the ISD verifies the details,\nit can use the same to distribute the input tax credit to the respective\nsuppliers of goods or services or both. The ISD can also use this form to check\nif there are any discrepancies or missing invoices, and communicate the same to\nits suppliers for rectification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_GSTR-6A_is_required_to_be_filed_by_the_taxpayers\"><\/span>When GSTR-6A is required to be\nfiled by the taxpayers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This form is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-return-filing\"><strong>GST return<\/strong><\/a> that is required to be <strong><em>filed by Input Service Distributors (ISDs) in India<\/em><\/strong>. ISDs are entities that receive invoices for input services and distribute the input tax credit to their branch offices or other eligible recipients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSTR-6A return is an auto-generated draft return\nthat is generated on the basis of the details furnished by the suppliers in\ntheir GSTR-1 and GSTR-5 returns. The ISD can view the GSTR-6A return and make\nmodifications or additions to it, if required. Once the ISD makes the necessary\nchanges, they need to file the GSTR-6 return based on the GSTR-6A details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In summary, this form is required in the\nfollowing situations:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Input Service Distributors (ISDs) need to file this\nform to view the input tax credit received and distributed, based on the\ndetails furnished by their suppliers in their GSTR-1 and GSTR-5 returns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISDs can modify the auto-generated draft return\nand file the final GSTR-6 return based on the GSTR-6A details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GSTR-6A is a form of GST return that is\ngenerated by the GST system automatically for Input Service Distributors\n(ISDs). It contains details of the input tax credit received by the ISD from\nthe service providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Period_when_GSTR-6A_is_generated\"><\/span>Time Period when GSTR-6A is\ngenerated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR-6A is\ngenerated <strong><em>after the 13th of every month <\/em><\/strong>for the previous month. For\nexample, the GSTR-6A for the month of January will be generated after the 13th\nof February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_filing_the_GSTR-6A_return_by_the_taxpayer\"><\/span>What is the purpose of filing\nthe GSTR-6A return by the taxpayer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This form is a return form that is used to reconcile the input tax credit (ITC) claimed by the recipient of goods and services with the details uploaded by the supplier in their GSTR-1 return. This form is auto-populated with the details uploaded by the supplier in their return, and the recipient has to verify and accept the details before filing the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important\nto file this form accurately and on time <strong><em>because it helps in reconciling the ITC\nclaimed by the recipient with the details uploaded by the supplier, which in\nturn helps in avoiding any discrepancies or mismatches in the ITC claimed.<\/em><\/strong>\nThis ensures that the recipient is not at risk of any penalty or legal action\ndue to mismatched or incorrect ITC claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Filing_of_GSTR-6A\"><\/span>Process of Filing of GSTR-6A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTR-6A is a\nsystem-generated read-only return, which provides details of inward supplies of\ngoods or services received by a registered Input Service Distributor (ISD) for\na particular tax period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The process of\nfilling this form is as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Access the GST Portal<\/strong>: Login to the <strong>GST Portal<\/strong> using your credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Navigate to the GSTR-6A Return Form<\/strong>: Go\nto the &#8216;Services&#8217; tab on the dashboard and click on &#8216;Returns&#8217;. From the\ndrop-down menu, select &#8216;Returns Dashboard&#8217;. Select the &#8216;Financial Year&#8217; and\n&#8216;Return Filing Period&#8217; for which you want to file the GSTR-6A return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>View the GSTR-6A Return Form<\/strong>: On the\nGSTR-6A return filing page, select &#8216;GSTR-6A&#8217; from the drop-down list and click\non &#8216;Prepare Online&#8217;. The system will generate the GSTR-6A return form, which\nwill be available for viewing only. It is important to note that this form is a\nread-only form, which means that the ISD cannot make any changes or\nmodifications to it. The ISD can only view and download the form from the GST\nportal. Any discrepancies in the form should be resolved by the service\nprovider and the ISD should reconcile the input tax credit accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Verify and Confirm Details<\/strong>: Verify the details of the inward supplies of goods or services received by the ISD, as auto-populated by the system. Cross-check the details with your purchase register to ensure accuracy. &nbsp;<strong>Download and Save the Return Form<\/strong>: Once you have reviewed the details, you can download the return form for future reference. However, you cannot make any changes to the form as it is a read-only return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Submit the Return Form<\/strong>: Once you have verified the details, you can submit the return form. After submission, an acknowledgement will be generated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> GSTR-6A is a read-only return,\nwhich means you cannot make any changes to it. It is generated for\ninformational purposes only and does not require any further action. The\ndetails of the inward supplies of goods or services received by the ISD will be\nused to calculate the amount of Input Tax Credit (ITC) available to the ISD,\nwhich can be used to offset their tax liability on outward supplies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, GSTR-6A is a read-only form that is generated automatically for an Input Service Distributor (ISD) based on the details furnished by the suppliers in their respective GSTR-1 returns. The ISD can use this form to verify the correctness of the details furnished by the suppliers, and distribute the input tax credit accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/a-complete-understanding-of-gstr-4-return-filing\/\">A Complete Understanding Of GSTR-4 Return Filing\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax system introduced in India to replace the multiple cascading taxes levied by the central and state governments. This form is a form filed by the Input Service Distributor (ISD) under the GST regime. An Input Service Distributor (ISD) is an office of the supplier of goods [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":54032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[3321],"acf":{"service_id":"96"},"authorName":"Soumyadipa Banik","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-66.jpg","authorDescription":"Soumyadipa is a legal professional and has completed her Masters (L.L.M.) in Business Law from Amity University. She is an aspiring content writer and legal researcher with more than a year experience. She have earlier worked for Startup companies and written business and legal articles, blogs and website content. 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