Chartered Accountants in India, working with clients across the UK

GST E-Way Bill
GST · E-way bills

GST e-way billsfor moving goods.

Goods worth more than ₹50,000 moving by road in India usually need an e-way bill. Without one, goods and vehicles can be detained with heavy penalties. We set up e-way bill processes for UK-owned manufacturers and distributors, and fix problems when they arise.

Process set upFees agreed in writingDetentions handled
NeededGoods above ₹50,000
Validity1 day per 200 km
ExtensionUp to 360 days in total
PenaltyDetention and fines

Key rules.

PointRule
When neededMovement of goods above ₹50,000, including stock transfers and imports
Who generatesSupplier, recipient or transporter
Validity1 day per 200 km (20 km for over-dimensional cargo)
ExtensionAround expiry, up to 360 days from generation in total
Document ageCannot be generated for documents older than 180 days
LoginTwo-factor authentication required

Common exemptions.

  • Below ₹50,000Most consignments under the limit.
  • Exempt goodsMany unprocessed and essential goods.
  • Non-motor transportGoods moved by non-motorised vehicles.
  • Short movementsTo a weighbridge or between nearby places, within state limits.

Penalties and detention.

Goods moved without a valid e-way bill can be detained, with a penalty of up to 200% of the tax. We help release goods and contest detention orders. E-way bills are also matched with GSTR-1, so gaps cause scrutiny notices. See E-Invoicing.

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.

E-way bill compliance 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

City of LondonCanary WharfHarrowWembleySouthallHounslowIlfordEast HamCroydonEdgware

South East

ReadingSloughMilton KeynesOxfordWatfordLutonCrawleyGuildford

Midlands

BirminghamLeicesterCoventryNottinghamWolverhamptonDerbyNorthampton

North of England

ManchesterLeedsBradfordSheffieldLiverpoolNewcastlePreston

East and South West

CambridgePeterboroughBristolSwindonSouthamptonBath

Scotland, Wales, NI

EdinburghGlasgowAberdeenDundeeCardiffSwanseaBelfast

GST e-way bill FAQs.

For goods worth more than ₹50,000 moving by road, with exceptions.
One day for every 200 km.
Yes, up to 360 days from generation in total.
They can be detained with a penalty of up to 200% of the tax.

Moving goods in India?

Tell us how you ship. We will set up e-way bills and keep them right.

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.