Stock Transfer

Stock transfers between locations, branches or divisions having different registration numbers are taxable under GST. In such a case, where registration number is same, if the shipment location and recipient location both are in the same state, then CGST and SGST/UTGST are levied, other-wise, where the registration number is same, there shall be no levy.

  1. Choose the Search for Page or Report. icon, enter Transfer Order, and then choose the related link.

  2. Select Transfer-from Code and Transfer-to Code on Transfer Order header. State Code and GST registration number should be filled on the location master.

  3. Select Item on Transfer Order line. GST Group Code, HSN/SAC Code should be filled on Item.

For example, inventory for INR 1000 is being transferred from one location to another and 18% GST (9% CGST and 9% SGST/UTGST in case of Intra-State or Intra-Union Territory transaction or 18% IGST in case of Inter-State transaction) has to be charged on INR 1000.

  • GST calculation will appear in the Fact Box, as following:

    Component Amount
    GST Base Amount 1000
    IGST 180
    CGST 90
    SGST 90

Post the Transfer Order

  • GL Entries for shipment transaction in case of Interstate stock transfer, will be as following:

    Particulars Amount
    Unrealized Profit Account 180
    IGST Payable Account -180
    Inventory Adjustment Account 1000
    Inventory Account -1000
  • GL Entries for receipt transaction in case of Interstate stock transfer, will be as following:

    Particulars Amount
    IGST Receivable Account 180
    Unrealized Profit Account -180
    Inventory Account 1000
    Inventory Adjustment Account -1000
  • GL Entries for shipment transaction in case of Intra-State or Intra-Union Territory stock transfer, will be as following:

    Particulars Amount
    Unrealized Profit Account 180
    CGST Payable Account -90
    SGST/UTGST Payable Account -90
    Inventory Account -1000
    Inventory Adjustment Account 1000
  • GL Entries for receipt transaction in case of Intra-State or Intra-Union Territory stock transfer, will be as following:

    Particulars Amount
    Unrealized Profit Account -180
    CGST Receivable Account 90
    SGST/UTGST Receivable Account 90
    Inventory Account 1000
    Inventory Adjustment Account -1000

Stock transfer for bonded warehouse

Bonded warehouse transfer means transfer of stock from customs warehouse to company warehouse. This scenarios occurs when material is stored at customs warehouse before moving it to company’s warehouse. In this case the customs duty will be paid only when material is moved from bonded warehouse.

  1. Choose the Search for Page or Report. icon, enter Transfer Order, and then choose the related link.

  2. Select Transfer-from Code and Transfer-to Code on Transfer Order header.

  3. State Code and GST registration number should be filled on Transfer-to Location.

  4. Bonded warehouse field should be marked true on Transfer-from Location.

  5. Select Item on Transfer Order line. GST Group Code, HSN/SAC Code should be filled on Item.

  6. Enter GST Assessable Value and Custom Duty Amount on Transfer Order lines. System calculates GST on GST Assessable Value and Custom Duty Amount, not on transaction line amount.

  7. Bill of Entry Number, Bill of Entry Date and Vendor Code on Transfer Order header should not be blank.

See Also

GST Service Transfer

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