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GST TCS — E-Commerce Operator Compliance

GST TCS (Tax Collected at Source) compliance for e-commerce operators — 1% TCS collection from marketplace sellers, GSTR-8 quarterly return, reconciliation with supplier GSTR-2B, and net remittance to government. Section 52 CGST Act, Rule 67, GSTR-8 (quarterly, 10th), TCS rate 0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST, credit in supplier electronic cash ledger.

Reviewed by CA Harun Raaj, ICAI Reg. No. 238303·Last reviewed:
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GST TCS (Tax Collected at Source) compliance for e-commerce operators — 1% TCS collection from marketplace sellers, GSTR-8 quarterly return, reconciliation with supplier GSTR-2B, and net remittance to government. Section 52 CGST Act, Rule 67, GSTR-8 (quarterly, 10th), TCS rate 0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST, credit in supplier electronic cash ledger. We keep the work founder-friendly and evidence-led so the company can move without unnecessary back-and-forth.

What is included
  • • GST TCS E-Commerce scope review and action plan
  • • Document checklist and evidence review
  • • Drafting, computation, or filing support
  • • Submission support and acknowledgement tracking
  • • Follow-up on queries, corrections, or notices
  • • Closure notes and next-step reminders
Documents required
  • • Sales invoices and purchase records
  • • GSTIN, PAN, and entity constitution details
  • • 2B reconciliation and tax payment challans
  • • Notices, if any, and prior filing acknowledgements
Government fees

See the fee table below for the statutory filing charge and common delay logic.

Legal basis
  • • Section 22 of the CGST Act 2017
  • • Section 24 of the CGST Act 2017
  • • Rule 8 of the CGST Rules 2017
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Process

How the service works

The workflow is built to be predictable: document collection, legal review, filing, and post-filing follow-through.

Step 1Scope

Confirm the scope

We map the exact service route to the trigger, form set, and documentary evidence so the work starts on the right footing.

Step 2Docs

Collect the records

We gather the company records, notices, or transaction documents needed for gst tcs e-commerce and check them for gaps.

Step 3Draft

Prepare the filing or memo

We draft the computations, filings, or advisory memo so the next person in the chain can review it quickly and confidently.

Step 4Close

Submit and track follow-up

We move the file through submission, keep the acknowledgement trail tidy, and handle any follow-up questions that come back.

AEO summary

GST TCS E-Commerce is the CA-led workflow that helps a Private Limited company stay compliant, file the right forms, and keep the record trail clean.

GST TCS — E-Commerce Operator Compliance workflow

We start by checking the exact trigger, the legal route, and the documents that make gst tcs e-commerce executable for a Private Limited company. That keeps the filing or advisory work tied to the actual statutory path instead of a generic checklist.

Once the scope is locked, we prepare the working papers, filings, and follow-up notes so the matter can move without unnecessary back-and-forth. The goal is to make the process understandable for the founder, the finance team, and the reviewer.

  • • Scope mapping for gst tcs e-commerce
  • • CA-led document review and drafting
  • • Submission support and acknowledgement tracking

What this protects for the company

For a Private Limited company, the value is not just speed. It is also about keeping the record trail clean enough for banks, investors, regulators, and future diligence work.

A founder-friendly process lowers the chance of avoidable notices, rework, or missed deadlines while keeping the company aligned with the right section, rule, or circular in GST & Indirect Tax.

  • • Cleaner compliance evidence for GST & Indirect Tax
  • • Better preparation for diligence or audit
  • • Less last-minute chasing inside the finance team

Government fees

Fee breakdown

ItemFeeNotes
Portal filing or applicationNilGST portal steps usually do not carry a separate filing fee.
Late fee or interestAs applicableLate fee and interest depend on the return type and the delay period.

Timeline

Typical turnaround

Typical timeline usually means a quarterly turnaround, assuming documents are complete and any board or shareholder approvals are already in place.

Pricing note

Government fees can vary by portal step, state rules, and whether the matter is a registration, return, refund, or notice response.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does GST TCS E-Commerce cover for a Private Limited company?
GST TCS E-Commerce covers the working papers, filing or advisory route, and follow-up needed to complete the matter cleanly for a Private Limited company. The scope sits on Section 22 of the CGST Act 2017, with the exact approach adjusted to the facts in your file.
Which forms are usually involved?
The exact filing set depends on the route and authority, so there may not be a fixed statutory form. We keep the filing record aligned with Section 24 of the CGST Act 2017 so the submission matches the statutory path.
What happens if we miss the deadline or get a notice?
Delay can trigger late fees, interest, or a further notice depending on the route and authority. We plan the file around Rule 8 of the CGST Rules 2017 so the reply, submission, or correction lands in the correct sequence instead of creating avoidable follow-up.
What should you send us before we start?
Please send the core records first: Sales invoices and purchase records, GSTIN, PAN, and entity constitution details, 2B reconciliation and tax payment challans. That is usually enough for us to confirm the trigger, map the filing route, and tell you whether any extra approval, valuation, or reconciliation is needed under Section 22 of the CGST Act 2017.

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