603 Form Gujarat VAT – Fill Out and Use This PDF

What Is Form 603 Under the Gujarat VAT Act?

The 603 form under the Gujarat Value Added Tax Act, 2003, is a tax authorization document. Registered dealers use it to appoint qualified professionals for commercial tax proceedings. The appointed representative receives full authority to act on the dealer's behalf before the Gujarat Commercial Tax Authority. This form is governed by the provisions of the Gujarat VAT Act, 2003.

Who Needs Form 603?

Registered dealers in Gujarat need this form when they require professional representation. The form is required for audits, assessments, appeals, and hearings before the Commercial Tax Authority. Businesses that cannot attend proceedings in person use this authorization to delegate authority to a qualified professional. The authorization covers all related tax matters under the Gujarat VAT Act.

How to Fill Out Form 603

Enter the dealer's registered name and VAT registration number at the top of the form. Provide the representative's full name, professional qualification, and enrollment number. Specify which proceedings the authorization covers. Both the dealer and the representative must sign the form before submission. Submit the completed form to the relevant Commercial Tax office before any scheduled proceedings begin.

Who Can Serve as an Authorized Representative?

Gujarat VAT Form 603 allows these qualified professionals to act as representatives:

• Legal practitioners enrolled with the Bar Council
• Chartered accountants with a valid certificate of practice
• Cost accountants holding a current certificate of practice
• Tax practitioners registered under the Gujarat VAT Act

Scope of the Authorization

The authorized representative can produce accounts, documents, and records on the dealer's behalf. They can receive notices, orders, and written communications from tax authorities. The authorization remains valid until the dealer formally revokes it in writing. All actions taken by the representative bind the registered dealer under the Gujarat VAT Act. For other authorization forms, see the LIC 603 Form, the DD Form 603-1, and our ACH Authorization Form.