There has been a huge spurt in investigations/ enquiries conducted by the revenue department in recent times. Businesses are seeing a rise in visits and summons from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and investigations from other agencies such as the anti-evasion wing of Local CGST/ SGST Commissionerate.

These investigations typically involve a search of the premises, followed by frequent visits to the respective departments for submission of information/ documents, recording of statements, attending the summons, etc. The repercussions may also include additional tax liability, penalties, seizure, prosecution, etc. These visits can be stressful for shareholders and could impact the smooth operations of a business.

Against this backdrop, it has now become imperative for businesses to devise a strategic roadmap for navigating such investigations to minimise risks.

To help businesses understand the implications of such investigations and manage them efficiently, BDO India is organising an online session on ‘Managing Investigations under GST’ on 13 December 2023 at 16:00 IST

The session will share practical insights for businesses to adopt for safeguarding processes during an investigation, including:

• Triggers for investigations

• What to expect during an investigation

• How to tackle ongoing investigations

• Strategising for possible future investigations