Industries

E-commerce & D2C

Marketplace collections, multi-state registrations, returns and cancellation accounting, and contribution economics that move weekly.

Overview

Selling direct changes the tax footprint as much as the business model. Stock held across fulfilment centres creates registration obligations in several states, and marketplace channels bring collection at source with reconciliation that has to be done continuously to be done at all.

What comes up

Issues we are asked about

  • Marketplace tax collection at source and reconciliation
  • Multi-state registration driven by fulfilment centre stock
  • Returns, cancellations and reverse logistics accounting
  • Discount, coupon and cashback treatment
  • Contribution margin by channel, cohort and stock-keeping unit

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Also frequently asked about

Manufacturing

Inventory valuation, cost accounting, capital allowances and an input tax credit chain that runs across states.

Technology & SaaS

Revenue recognition over time, export of services, ESOP accounting and cross-border withholding.

Financial Services

Regulatory reporting, expected credit loss, capital adequacy and a control environment under close supervision.

Advice for e-commerce & d2c

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