Difference between CST and VAT Posted on 26 April 2023 Category : GST How to distinguish between VAT and CST What is VAT and CST? How does CST differ from VAT? Both VAT and CST is imposed when sale of goods happens. CST means Central Sales Tax which is levied when sale of goods from one state to another state. VAT means Value Added Tax. VAT is meant for State government More Information about CST and VAT is mentioned in separate articles below to make understand easily with simple language: How does CST work? What is Value Added Tax, VAT The above details explain the difference between CST and VAT. Would you like to add more about this brief difference between VAT and CST? Share below your experience in handling CST and VAT. Click here to know GST rate on Goods and Services GST Exemption list of goods and services Find HSN number or Service tariff code for GST GST registration guidelines Indian GST Laws How to export your goods? How to export goods from India? How to get Export Order? Export benefit schemes in India Export procedures and documentation Difference between CST and CENVAT Difference between VAT and Central Excise Tax Difference between VAT and CENVAT How does Central Excise Tax work? CST, Central Sales Tax VAT, Value Added Tax Difference between IGST and SGST Types of GST in India Difference between CGST and IGST GST on Imports in India Difference between CGST and SGST What is SGST in brief? What is IGST in brief? What is CGST in brief? A very brief description about GST The role of Export Inspection Agency in Pre-shipment Inspection & Quality Control The role of Reserve Bank of India The Role of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Negotiation procedures and formalities of export bills Non receipt of Cargo Arrival Notice, Can importer sue against shipping company OBJECTIVES OF CUSTOMS CONTROL for EXPORT GOODS OBL not released OBL not surrendered no telex release Payment procedures in Triangular exports Who is Stevedores Who receives the amount of auctioned / resold imported unclaimed/un-cleared goods? Why demurrage/detention waiver period is required at destination for import Why do carriers balance weight and volume while charging freight amount in Exports? Why does Palletization require? Why labeling and marking in Export business? The term FCL. What is FCL means The term LCL. What does LCL mean? Tips to exporters on Documentation Registration procedures and formalities to obtain GSTIN How many digits in GSTIN under Goods and Service Tax registration Would multiple registration be allowed under Goods and Service Tax (GSTIN)? Procedure for obtaining Registration number of GSTIN Procedures to get GST Registration number for IT exempted proprietorship firms. Process of application for registration under GST Act to obtain GSTIN Different application Forms for registration under Goods and Service Tax Act (GSTIN) Application for registration under GST Act to obtain GSTIN GST registration and returns filing procedures for PSUs and Government entities Re-registration of GST, Goods and Service Tax. Cancellation of registration of GST All about registration of GST in India, FAQ Cancellation of GST Registration in India, FAQ Can a person without GST registration claim ITC? Why separate Registration of GST in each state in India, for each business. Latest date to file GST registration in India Procedures to obtain GST registration for non-resident taxable person Is digital signature option available under registration of GST in India? Advantages of GST registration in India Who has to obtain GST registration in India? Does GST registration number of my firm change time to time in India? Is GST registration required for a public sector undertaking? Comments Vikas Mittal: On 16 August 2016 I came across your website and it was exactly what i was searching for. I want to export indian art and handicrafts as a single proprietor from mumbai. Can you please guide me steps to become an exporter? I understand, i need to create a current account and get an import export license. But will export handicraft and art work also require to register for VAT and CST? pramod kaushik: On 21 September 2017 gst and CST