complete guide to
GST refunds in India
11 expert articles on GST refund claims for founders, exporters, and CAs. Refund types, RFD-01 filing, time limits, deficiency memos, SEZ supplies, and status tracking — written and reviewed by practicing CAs.
Claim Your GST Refund with Shunya →Types of GST refund claims explained
Exports, inverted duty structure, excess cash ledger balance, deemed exports — a complete map of every refund category available under GST.
Read →GST refund for exporters without payment of tax
Exporting under a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) means no IGST is paid upfront — here's how the accumulated ITC refund works instead.
Read →Inverted duty structure: GST refund process
When tax on inputs exceeds tax on output supply, the accumulated credit can be claimed back — common in textiles, footwear, and fertiliser manufacturing.
Read →GST refund time limit: the two-year rule
Every GST refund claim has a two-year window from the relevant date. Miss it, and the claim lapses — here's how the relevant date is calculated for each refund type.
Read →Documents required for GST refund application
The exact document checklist for a GST refund claim, and how it changes depending on whether you're claiming an export, inverted duty, or cash ledger refund.
Read →How to file RFD-01 on the GST portal
Step-by-step walkthrough of the RFD-01 refund application form — from selecting the refund category to uploading supporting statements.
Read →GST refund rejection — common reasons and fixes
Most GST refund rejections and deficiency memos trace back to a handful of recurring, avoidable errors. Know them before you file.
Read →GST refund for SEZ supplies
Supplies to SEZ units and developers are treated as zero-rated — here's how suppliers and SEZ units each claim their share of the refund.
Read →Refund of excess balance in electronic cash ledger
Deposited more than your actual tax liability? The excess balance in your cash ledger can be claimed back anytime, subject to the two-year limit.
Read →GST refund status tracking guide
How to track your RFD-01 application on the GST portal, what each status update means, and when to follow up with the department.
Read →Interest on delayed GST refund — what you're owed
If your refund isn't sanctioned within the statutory timeline, you're entitled to interest on the delayed amount — here's the rate and how to claim it.
Read →Get your refund, the easy way
Shunya's CA team handles GST refund filing end to end — eligibility check, RFD-01 filing, and follow-up until credited.
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