Inverted Duty Structure (IDS) Advisory
N D Savla & Associates
When your GST refunds keep getting stuck, cash flow suffers.
That’s exactly where Inverted Duty Structure support matters.
Many businesses pay higher GST on inputs than what they charge on outputs. On paper, you are eligible for refunds. In reality, refunds often get delayed, rejected, or stuck in technical objections. What this really means is your working capital gets blocked without reason.
At N D Savla & Associates, we help businesses identify, calculate, document, and successfully claim IDS refunds while staying fully compliant with GST rules.
What is Inverted Duty Structure?
In simple terms, IDS happens when:
GST on purchases (inputs) is higher
GST on sales (output) is lower
Example:
You buy raw material at 18% GST
You sell finished goods at 5% GST
The excess credit sits in your electronic credit ledger. Refund eligibility exists, but claiming it correctly is where most businesses struggle.
Where IDS Usually Impacts Businesses
Manufacturing sectors
Textile and footwear industry
Fertilizers and chemicals
Renewable energy components
Pharma and healthcare supplies
Food processing segments
If your GST credit keeps piling up month after month, there is a strong chance IDS is applicable.
Our IDS Services – How We Help
1. IDS Eligibility Review
We study your purchase and sales pattern to confirm if refund claims are valid and sustainable during scrutiny.
2. Refund Calculation & Working
Accurate calculation is everything in IDS. Even small errors can trigger notices or rejections. We prepare detailed workings aligned with GST portal formats.
3. Documentation & Filing
We prepare and file refund applications with supporting reconciliations, invoices, and compliance documents.
4. Notice Handling & Department Coordination
If queries or notices come, we handle responses, clarifications, and follow-ups with GST authorities.
5. Process Correction & Future Planning
Beyond refunds, we help fix structural issues so credits don’t keep getting blocked every cycle.
Common Problems Businesses Face (And We Solve)
Refund applications getting rejected on technical grounds
Mismatch between GSTR 1, 3B, and books
Wrong turnover reporting in refund forms
Lack of proper documentation trail
Department queries delaying refunds for months
Excess ITC getting stuck without clarity
Here’s the thing. IDS refunds are not just about filing a form. They need clean data, correct interpretation, and strong documentation.
Why Businesses Work With N D Savla & Associates
Deep practical GST handling experience
Strong documentation-first approach
Clear, straightforward communication
End-to-end support from review to refund credit
Experience handling departmental scrutiny cases
We don’t just file and wait. We track, follow up, and push until closure.
Our Approach
Step 1: Data review and IDS applicability check
Step 2: Refund estimation and risk flagging
Step 3: Documentation and application filing
Step 4: Notice support and follow-ups
Step 5: Future compliance structuring
Who Should Talk to Us About IDS?
Businesses with continuous GST credit accumulation
Companies expanding into new product categories
Manufacturers facing refund delays
Businesses receiving repeated GST notices on refunds
Companies planning working capital optimization
F.A.Q.
No. Refunds must be properly calculated, documented, and filed. Errors often lead to rejection or delay.
Timelines vary. Clean filings with strong documentation move faster. Cases with mismatches usually take longer.
Yes, subject to GST time limits and documentation availability.
Many rejections can be corrected through refiling, clarification, or representation.