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  • MF News Karvy’s new initiative for MF distributors to comply with GST norms

    Karvy’s new initiative for MF distributors to comply with GST norms

    Karvy Computershare has launched web based GST Invoice Management Solution for mutual fund distributors.
    Nishant Patnaik Aug 23, 2017

    In an effort to help distributors comply with GST invoice submission norms, Karvy Computershare has launched a web- based workflow for IFAs called ‘GST Invoice Management Workflow Solution’.

    This facility will help MF distributors raise and submit GST invoice, verify and e-sign it online. Once submitted, these invoices will be available for both IFAs and AMCs to complete their GST return filing. In addition, these invoices will be available for any future reference and download as well.

    Karvy has also facilitated digital signature certificate to distributors. In fact, the company  tied up with one of the service providers to offer special rates to IFAs. Digital signature enables people to e-sign or authorize their document through Government approved e-signature.

    Sharing the rationale behind this initiative, Ravikumar Somasi, General Manager, Karvy Computershare said that the company wants to help distributors comply with GST invoice submission norms. “With the advent of GST, many distributors have to gear up to comply with the norms such as generating and issuing invoice, e-sign and timely submission. Hence, we have developed a platform for IFAs to deal with GST in a simple and time efficient manner,” said Somasi.

    He further said that the platform would help distributors reduce paperwork and save time, which they can utilize to grow business.

    Also, the solution will help AMCs track status of invoice submission, remind those not submitted, etc., he added.

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    89 Comments
    SUSANTA CHOUDHURY · 6 years ago `
    The timely initiative taken by M/s Karvy Computershare Pvt Ltd to launch a web based workflow for IFAs called 'GST Invoice Management Workflow Solution' is highly appreciated. Such kind of initiative was the requirement of the time. I think MF Distributors community will be benefited by such initiative. Expecting other Registrars also following the same step. Thanks.
    Ravikumar.Somasi · 6 years ago
    Dear Susanta
    Thanks for your good words. This is a log-in based secure service. You can visit www.karvymfs.com and check on Distributor Services for more details.
    Ravikumar.Somasi · 6 years ago
    A detailed FAQ document and the user manual are available on our site under "Quick Links" on www.karvymfs.com
    Reply
    Dutt Sharma · 6 years ago `
    Information should be complete with details of LINKS or atleast where one avails the same. Along with your informative articles please give details of how and where to avail the same. It will save a lot of valuable time taken to search.
    Ravikumar.Somasi · 6 years ago
    This is a log-in based secure service. You can visit www.karvymfs.com and check on Distributor Services for more details.
    sudhir kumar · 6 years ago
    Instead of E signature ,adhar is best option.its also benefit small distributer for financial purpose.
    Reply
    Swapan Das · 6 years ago `
    Instead of e signature, is it possible to verify the invoices through mobile OTP or Aadhaar based OTP?
    Ravikumar.Somasi · 6 years ago
    Dear Swapan
    We did explore the OTP mode of authentication, but it is not recognized by GST department at the moment. We shall check on the Aadhaar route and come back to all.
    Reply
    K.V.Vaidyanathan · 6 years ago `
    It would be also nice if we can have a instructions/illustrations for the IFA's to generate their GST no.
    Ravikumar.Somasi · 6 years ago
    This is a log-in based secure service. You can visit www.karvymfs.com and check on Distributor Services for more details. A detailed FAQ document and the user manual are available on our site under "Quick Links"
    Reply
    Lalit somani · 6 years ago `
    Dear friends at karvy I request you to pl correct the contact no of hyderabad help line 67406121/67406120.
    Secondly also tried contacting at 33215121/122/123 for two day and was not able to get through..
    Hence before you start any new activity for distributor pl think on these aspects too..
    Thanks
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Sure. We will get it checked, rectified and confirm.
    Reply
    Nilesh · 6 years ago `
    Invoice are not available for July. The system provides only option of reliance. I want to download invoices for other amc which made payment in July.
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Upload process is in progress and be completed by tomorrow EoD, for all funds
    Reply
    Chetan Shah · 6 years ago `
    Cannot generate any AMC invoices other than Reliance MF
    ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Upload process is in progress and be completed by tomorrow EoD, for all funds
    Reply
    V s Bhat · 6 years ago `
    Karvy is issuing digital signature certificate ?
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Karvy is not issuing DSC. Many IFAs whom we met expressed that if DSC can be provided at a competitive price, it helps IFAs to e-sign the invoices, file GST returns, use for IT and other works as well. We had just facilitated the process, for the benefit of IFAs.
    Link to the DSC provider will be available on our site, after login and any distributor who is interested can avail this service.
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    rohit suthar · 6 years ago `
    kyaa small IFA ...GST se free ho sakte hei ? hamaari toh income bhi 2 lakhs ke karib hoti hei..fir ham GST kyo bhare ?
    RAVI PRAKASH BAID · 6 years ago
    ROHITJI, NAHI HO SAKTE. ISKA KOI UPAAY NAHI HAI. SMALL IFA'S KE LIYE ITNA HI PLUS POINT HAI KI GST KA RETURN AAPKO SUBMIT KARNE KI JARURAT NAHI HAI. AAPKA GST AMC DEDUCT KAREGA AUR WO HI JAMA KAR DEGA. AAPKO GST RETURN SUBMIT KARNE KI JARURAT NAHI HAI.
    Reply
    KAMLESH · 6 years ago `
    IN THE GST INVOICE DO WE NEED TO SHOW GST DEDUCTION OF 18% (REGD GST) EVEN IF HAVE INCOME BELOW 2LACS.
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Yes please, if you are serving any AMC outside the State you operate from. For more information, you may get in touch with your AMC Sales team or write to our Distributor Care team.
    Reply
    Abhay · 6 years ago `
    Sir when can we get digital signature certificate from Karvy? By when will this service be available?
    Raviku · 6 years ago
    DSC provider link will be available by end of the day tomorrow, on www.karvymfs.com, under distributor services, after login.
    Reply
    Abhay · 6 years ago `
    Sir can we download the invoice, take a printout, sign it and upload on the Karvymfs website? Do we need to sign and physically submit the invoices at all AMC's? Please clarify on this matter...
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Thanks for seeking this clarification. Currently, we had enabled e-sign option only as submission of physically signed invoices would be a costly affair, assuming on an average an IFA may deal with 7 AMCs and each physical submission will cost around Rs 50 or so. DSC route would not cost even a fraction of that. However, we will explore the possibility of physical submission as well. However, besides cost, there will be attendant issues of lost in transit, etc.
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    Guneet Singh · 6 years ago `
    Invoice number is prepopulated which does not match my invoice series.Can we get invoice without prepopulated invoice no. and date or can we upload our own invoice of same amount matching invoice downloaded from Karvy site
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Thanks for highlighting this requirement. We will definitely work on it and try to enable the feature to populate your own running series of invoice number and also the date. However, the date has to be a date prior to the commission payout date and you should not edit the amount part of the invoice. We will update you on the same by next week.
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    DEVIDAS CHOANKAR · 6 years ago `
    Why applying all distributors who's income fall in the braket of GST they can apply. Otherwise small distributors who's income below 1 lack year he has tension to file every month . And C. A fees etc it to much difficult to maintain otherwise why they develoap software it's work automatically who's income above the limit is automatically cut off. It is helps for small distributors.





    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    This is applicable if you do not serve any AMC outside your home State. If you serve any AMC outside your home State, you will be under IGST and hence file the return.
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    Anup · 6 years ago `
    Firstly it only works for reliance mutual Fund I Just tried it today other MFs like Canara Uti it's not working.

    Also there is a option only to download the invoice but there is no option to upload the digitally signed Invoice.

    Please activate the full features and only then advertise the same.
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Sure sir. Upload facility will be rolled out by this weekend as distributors need to get accustomed to this process for the first time of viewing, downloading. Also, invoice hosting process from our side for all Karvy serviced AMCs will be completed by EOD, tomorrow.
    Reply
    S Rajagopal · 6 years ago `
    i registered and submitted on line for GST on GST portal. I find another karvygst.com. Is this an additional services for IFAs
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    The link you had seen is of our group company, which is an approved GST Suvidha Provider, helps all the gst service providers like distributors to file their GST returns, seamlessly. You can leverage the services to administer your GST return filing.
    Reply
    MMJain · 6 years ago `
    If a distributor's income is well below 20 Lakh and he is getting Interstate bills and even he has not taken GST no he should not penalised. He is getting payment after deduction of GST. Govt .is getting taxes. Only thing he will be loosing input credit.. There should be changes in GST rules so that he need not have to pay GST in till his income crosses 20 Lakh .AMFI should take interest to grow industry. MMJAIN Vapi
    Mesquita Thomas Vasco · 6 years ago
    Your views shall help the industry grow if there is no GST for brokerage less than 20 lakhs income. Some mechanism need to be done to keep the check of income and give relief to the distributors.
    Reply
    Deepak Kumar · 6 years ago `
    What is the benefit of having GST number. I want to surrender it. It is just a burden on us. Please tell me if I can surrender it.
    Prita Mutha · 6 years ago `
    Invoice for July for Reliance and UTI still shows as not available. I have provided my GSTIN well in time. Can you please help me.
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    They will be available by EOD today
    Reply
    sickifa · 6 years ago `
    Bhai MF Bechana chod do. Sabji Bechana cahloo karo. Sabji Acchi hai MF se. Aur sale bhi nahi huyi to ghar me kha sakate hai.

    Sebi aur amfi and AMC walo ne ifa ke jor se maari hai.
    Rohit SUTHAR · 6 years ago
    Bhai.. Aap comments achcha karte hei
    Reply
    Shrenik · 6 years ago `
    Do we need to make the same amount of tax payment mentioned in the invoice because the total amount differs from actual amount received. Also the calculation shown is reverse mechanism. Hence need to pay and follow same way ??
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    You have to verify and remit the amount shown as GST in the invoice only. The difference you have seen is owing to rounding off. This is being rectified and revised invoices will be available in some time.
    Reply
    Keshav madaan · 6 years ago `
    I am a distributor and presently not registered under GST laws. Which provision of GST Law enables AMC to deduct the amount of GST from my commission? Please share the relevant provision.
    Parviz Batada · 6 years ago
    Reverse Charge Mechanism is mentioned under subsection 3 & 4 of Section 9 and subsection 3 & 4 of Section 5 of GST act. It's AMC's responsibility to pay tax when it's dealing with unregistered distributors. AMC can't deduct amount of GST from distributor's commission. All the unregistered distributors should come together & give a fight against this.
    - Parviz Batada (ARN - 6497)
    Ahmedabad M-98250 37681
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    HEMAL VORA · 6 years ago `
    Why are the small distributors being harassed by the government, whose annual commission income is very low (below 1 lakh annually) ?? Is there any association of MF distributors in India ? Shouldn't we all come together and protest against it ?
    Kumar Sachindra · 6 years ago `
    Have downloaded invoice of reliance MF but there is difference in amount mentioned in earlier mails sent by Karvy.The amount differs with the amount credited as well.Also, each registrar is following its own format of invoice number and series.It will lead to discrepancy in IFA/Distributor own invoice number series.what's the solution?
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    The difference you have seen is owing to rounding off. This is being rectified and revised invoices will be available in some time.
    Hiren · 6 years ago
    Sir so far not available to download invoices. You had promised 23-8. today 24-8 6pm, still nothing available.Please do needful immediately
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    They are available sir. Please clear browsing cashe and check again. Please write / call to us if you still have problem.
    Sandeep · 6 years ago
    Dear Ravi Kumar, as has been pointed out earlier each Registrar is following its own invoice numbering system. This won't work because it is the distributor who is the invoice issuer and his sequence/series of invoice numbering should be followed.
    Ravikumar · 6 years ago
    Thanks for posting this requirement. At Karvy, we are working to give you all editable file with a provision to input your own running serial number. This will happen soon and I will confirm.Please leave your email Id here.
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    AJAYA PRASAD DAS · 6 years ago `
    BJP Govt. Confuses to all Indians, Because Once We confused about any rules and acts. After that we cannot ask to BJP Govt. about their First Mudda ( Aligation ) of BLACK MONEY. All Staffs of GST Board including IAS Officers are not cleared about GST. So don't worried. Jo hoga dekha jaayega.
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