The essentials.
| Point | Rule |
|---|---|
| Who can appeal | You, against a first appellate or revisional order; the department within 6 months |
| Time limit | 3 months from the order, plus up to 3 months for good cause |
| Pre-deposit | 10% of the disputed tax, in addition to the first appeal deposit |
| Fee | ₹1,000 per ₹1 lakh disputed, minimum ₹5,000, maximum ₹25,000 |
| Benches | State benches; single members for smaller cases without questions of law |
| Place of supply disputes | Heard by the Principal Bench |
The one-off window for appeals against older orders closed on 31 July 2026. Orders since then follow the normal three-month limit.
Preparing the appeal.
Clear and complete
Facts and law, with alternative pleas.
Paper book
Contracts, reconciliations and earlier submissions.
Case law
Tribunal and court decisions in your favour.
Argument
Presented by our team. See CA for GST STAT.
Why clients choose us for GST.
We explain Indian GST to UK finance teams in plain English, alongside VAT.
Every application and return is checked by a second professional before it goes in.
A written scope and fee before work starts.
Every return and payment date for your registrations in one place.
Registration, returns, refunds, notices and appeals handled together.
Document sharing and e-verification online. No travel needed.
GSTAT appeals for UK-owned businesses.
We handle GST for UK-owned companies, branches and overseas suppliers doing business in India, wherever they are based in the UK. Applications, returns and replies to officers are all online.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
Appeal at GSTAT FAQs.
Lost a first appeal?
Send us the order. We will check the deadline and prepare the GSTAT appeal.
This page is general guidance based on the GST laws, rules and notifications as they stand. It is not legal advice for your situation. Thresholds, rates and procedures change by notification and can differ by state, so please speak to us before acting on it.