The appeal ladder.
| Stage | Time limit | Pre-deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Authority (first appeal) | 3 months, plus 1 month for good cause | Admitted tax + 10% of disputed tax |
| GST Appellate Tribunal | 3 months, plus 3 months for good cause | A further 10% of disputed tax |
| High Court | 180 days, substantial question of law | As the court directs |
Pre-deposits at each stage are capped at ₹20 crore each for central and state tax.
Common grounds.
- Time-barredNotice or order issued out of time.
- No hearingOrder passed without a proper hearing.
- CreditCredit denied for supplier faults outside your control.
- ExportsExport status of services to the UK.
- ValuationSupplies to group companies.
How we work.
Order
Strength of each ground and money at stake.
Appeal and pre-deposit
On time, online.
Hearing
Written submissions and representation.
If needed
To the GSTAT. See Appeal at GSTAT.
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.
GST 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
GST appeal services FAQs.
Received an adverse GST order?
Send it to us. We will check the deadline and the grounds.
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.