Setting Up the India Localization SuiteTax Engine
This topic provides a high-level overview of the steps required to set up the India Localization SuiteTax Engine SuiteApp. Before you begin, note the following:To set up the India Localization SuiteTax Engine, you must do the following tasks in order:
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Ensure you have the Administrator role.
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Gather all required tax information for your subsidiaries.
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Prepare your CSV files for tax rule import.
Use this page as a guide to understand the process and go to detailed instructions for each step.
The State, Province, and County in the address help determine the correct place of supply and tax classification for India GST.
Ensure to disable the Allow Free-Form States in Addresses preference before setting up India GST to avoid errors during tax calculation.
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Select the India SuiteTax Engine plug-in – Activate the required tax engine plug-in in your NetSuite account. Go to Customization > Plug-ins > Manage Plug-ins and enable the NetSuite India SuiteTax Engine SS2 tax engine plug-in for tax calculation. For more information, see Selecting the India Tax Engine Plug-in.
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Assign roles and permissions – Assign the India Tax Manager role or set up custom roles with the necessary permissions. Go to Setup > Users/Roles > Manage Roles and assign the required permissions to your custom roles. For more information, see Assigning Roles and Permissions to Use India Tax Features.
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Configure subsidiary tax information – Enter GST and TDS details for each subsidiary. Go to Setup > Company > Classifications > Subsidiary and set up tax information for your subsidiaries for GST and TDS calculation. For more information, see Configuring Subsidiary Tax Information.
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Set up India tax registration – Register each subsidiary for GST and TDS, and enter GSTIN and nexus details. Go to Setup > Company > Classifications > Subsidiary and set up tax information for your subsidiaries for GST and TDS calculation. For more information, see Setting Up India Tax Registration.
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Import India tax rules using CSV – Import GST, TDS, and TCS tax rules using a CSV file. Go to Setup > Import/Export > Import Tasks > Import CSV Records and import India tax rules using a CSV file. For more information, see Importing India Tax Rules with a CSV File.