Form RFD-01

GST Refund Services

Tax Care Hub prepares the refund computation, supporting documents, and follows up until your GST refund is credited.

  • Refund eligibility checked before filing
  • Documents matched to what officers actually ask for
  • Followed up until the refund is credited

Last updated: September 2026

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Eligibility checkedConfirmed before you file
Documents matchedTo what officers actually request
Filed onlineForm RFD-01 on the GST portal
Tracked to creditFollowed up until money lands

Refund claims get delayed most often due to documentation gaps, not eligibility issues. GST refund online applications cover exports, inverted duty structure, and excess tax paid, and getting the eligible amount and supporting documents right the first time avoids a deficiency memo and a second round of filing. Tax Care Hub computes your eligible refund correctly and compiles exactly what GST officers ask for.

This page explains how to apply for a GST refund online, what GST refund filing requires, and what our GST refund services include. If you already know your refund category, you can book a free consultation directly.

Quick answer

GST refund applications, for exports, inverted duty structure, or excess tax paid, are filed online via Form RFD-01 and are meant to be processed within a prescribed period. Tax Care Hub's GST refund services prepare the refund computation, supporting documents, and follow up until the refund is credited.

How it works

How Do You Apply for a GST Refund Online?

01

Assess eligibility

We compute your eligible refund based on your category: export, inverted duty, or excess payment.

02

Compile documents

Invoices, shipping bills, or a comparison statement are compiled to match the category.

03

File RFD-01

The refund application is filed online on the GST portal.

04

Respond to deficiency memos

If the department raises a query, we prepare and refile promptly.

05

Track to credit

We follow the application until the refund is credited to your account.

Common categories

What Types of GST Refund for Business Are Common?

Exports

Refund of unutilised input tax credit for zero-rated supplies, or of IGST paid on exports.

Inverted duty structure

Where input tax exceeds output tax due to a rate mismatch.

Excess tax paid

Refund of tax paid in excess by mistake or duplication.

Questions, answered

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a GST refund online?+

Refunds are applied for through Form RFD-01 on the GST portal, along with a statement of relevant invoices and supporting documents for your specific refund category.

What GST refund services does Tax Care Hub provide for a business?+

We handle refund eligibility assessment, RFD-01 filing, deficiency memo replies, and active follow-up with the department, for exporters, inverted duty structure cases, and excess tax payments.

How long does it take to get a GST refund?+

The department is required to process refund applications within a prescribed period from filing, and export-related refunds with a valid LUT often move faster when documentation is complete on the first submission.

What does GST refund filing require?+

GST refund filing requires Form RFD-01, a statement of relevant invoices, and category-specific documents such as shipping bills for exports or a comparison statement for an inverted duty claim.

What is a GST refund for business, beyond exports?+

Businesses can also claim a GST refund for excess tax paid by mistake, for an inverted duty structure where input tax exceeds output tax, or for accumulated credit in specific situations the law permits.

What if my GST refund application is deficient?+

The department issues a deficiency memo (RFD-03) listing what is missing. We prepare the additional documents and refile to get GST refund processing back on track.

Conclusion

Conclusion: Complete Documentation, Filed Once

Most refund delays come from an incomplete first filing, not a rejected claim. Get your eligible amount and supporting documents right before you apply for a GST refund online, and follow up if a deficiency memo arrives. Tax Care Hub handles the filing and follow-up so you get GST refund credited without repeated rounds.

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