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Indirect Tax Services
Indirect Tax · Overview

Indirect tax servicesfor India–UK trade.

Goods and services moving between the UK and India face GST, customs duty and trade rules. Since 15 July 2026, the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has cut duties on many UK goods entering India. We help businesses use it, and keep GST and customs in step.

Discuss indirect tax
GST and customs togetherFees agreed in writingTrade agreement benefits
TaxesGST and customs
Trade dealIndia–UK CETA
ImportsDuty plus IGST
CreditIGST on imports creditable

The main taxes.

TaxApplies toRecoverable?
GSTSupplies of goods and services in IndiaYes, as input credit
IGST on importsImported goods, collected by customsYes, as input credit
Basic customs dutyImported goodsNo, a cost
Reverse charge GSTServices imported from the UKYes, as input credit

The India–UK trade agreement.

  • In forceSince 15 July 2026.
  • Indian tariffsRemoved or reduced on about 90% of tariff lines, many phased over years.
  • UK tariffsRemoved on 99% of Indian goods.
  • Rules of originGoods must meet product rules to qualify.
  • ExclusionsSome sensitive products, such as dairy, are left out.
  • Social securityA separate convention for staff sent temporarily between the countries.

Our services.

GST

Registration, returns, refunds and disputes. See GST Consultancy.

Customs

Classification, valuation, duty under the trade agreement and related-party imports.

Schemes

Export incentives, duty-free import schemes and SEZ supplies.

Why clients choose us for GST.

India and UK in one view

We explain Indian GST to UK finance teams in plain English, alongside VAT.

Reviewed before filing

Every application and return is checked by a second professional before it goes in.

Fees agreed in writing

A written scope and fee before work starts.

A GST calendar

Every return and payment date for your registrations in one place.

One team end to end

Registration, returns, refunds, notices and appeals handled together.

Secure and fully online

Document sharing and e-verification online. No travel needed.

Indirect tax advice for UK businesses trading with India.

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

City of LondonCanary WharfHarrowWembleySouthallHounslowIlfordEast HamCroydonEdgware

South East

ReadingSloughMilton KeynesOxfordWatfordLutonCrawleyGuildford

Midlands

BirminghamLeicesterCoventryNottinghamWolverhamptonDerbyNorthampton

North of England

ManchesterLeedsBradfordSheffieldLiverpoolNewcastlePreston

East and South West

CambridgePeterboroughBristolSwindonSouthamptonBath

Scotland, Wales, NI

EdinburghGlasgowAberdeenDundeeCardiffSwanseaBelfast

Indirect tax services FAQs.

It came into force on 15 July 2026.
No. It can usually be claimed as input credit.
Basic customs duty is generally a cost.
Only if they meet the rules of origin, with proof.

Trading goods or services with India?

Tell us what you trade. We will map the duties and GST.

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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.