GST registration, returns, refunds and notices for Kerala businesses
In short: A. George & Associates is a chartered accountancy firm in Vyttila, Kochi that handles the full GST cycle for businesses in Ernakulam and across Kerala: registration, monthly and annual returns, input tax credit reconciliation, refunds on exports and SEZ supplies, and replies to notices, audits and appeals.
GST errors are expensive: blocked input tax credit, interest, penalties and refunds that never arrive. Our team works with traders, manufacturers, IT and SEZ units, hotels, contractors and professionals to keep GST compliance accurate month after month, and to recover money that is legitimately due.
Because we are also auditors and income tax advisers, we reconcile GST with your books and tax returns, which is where most departmental questions start.
Our GST services
GST registration and amendments
New registrations, additional places of business, amendments, and cancellation or revocation, with correct classification of goods and services from the start.
Monthly and quarterly returns
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing, e-invoicing and e-way bill support, and monthly reconciliation of purchases with GSTR-2B so that input tax credit is not lost.
Annual returns and reconciliation
GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C preparation, reconciliation of turnover and tax with audited financial statements, and correction of earlier-year differences before they become notices.
GST refunds
Refunds of unutilised input tax credit on exports of services and goods and on supplies to SEZ units, refunds under inverted duty structure, and excess cash balance refunds. We prepare the claim, supporting statements and replies to deficiency memos. More on refunds for IT and SEZ units.
Notices, audits and investigations
Replies to scrutiny notices, departmental GST audits, show cause notices and summons, with documentation that addresses the actual issue raised.
Appeals and advisory
Appeals before the appellate authority, advice on classification, place of supply, input tax credit eligibility and contract structuring, and GST health checks for growing businesses.
How we work
- Review: We review your recent returns, books and GST portal data to spot gaps, unclaimed credit and risks.
- Set-up: We agree a monthly calendar and document checklist with your accounts team.
- Monthly compliance: Returns filed on time with reconciliations; issues flagged before filing, not after.
- Year-end: Annual return and reconciliation prepared alongside the statutory audit.
- Representation: If a notice arrives, we handle the reply and hearings.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you handle GST for small businesses in Kochi?
Yes. We work with businesses of all sizes, from proprietors and professionals to large companies, and agree a monthly fee based on transaction volume and the returns involved.
How long does a GST refund take?
It depends on the type of refund and on how complete the application is. Most delays come from missing documents or mismatches between returns, which is why we reconcile and assemble the supporting statements before filing.
Can you reply to a GST notice that has already been issued?
Yes. Share the notice and your returns for the period. We review what is being questioned, collect the supporting records and draft the reply within the time allowed.
Can input tax credit missed in earlier months still be claimed?
Input tax credit can be claimed only within the time limit set in the GST law. A reconciliation of purchases with GSTR-2B shows what can still be claimed and what has lapsed.
Do you provide GST services outside Kochi?
Yes. Our office is in Vyttila, Kochi, and we handle GST for clients across Ernakulam and the rest of Kerala, mostly through online document sharing.