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Consulting attracts 18% GST under SAC code 998311. Calculate the exact tax below.
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Consulting is classified under SAC code 998311 for GST purposes. The Services Accounting Code (SAC) is used to classify services under GST. This code must be mentioned on GST invoices when billing for consulting.
Management consulting services have been at 18% GST since July 2017, replacing the earlier 15% service tax.
Yes, input tax credit (ITC) is available on consulting for registered businesses. If you purchase consulting for business purposes, the GST paid (18%) can be claimed as ITC against your output tax liability, subject to conditions under Section 16 of the CGST Act.
Here are example calculations showing GST on consulting at 18% for common price points:
| Base Price | GST (18%) | CGST (9%) | SGST (9%) | Total |
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| ₹5,000 | ₹900 | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹5,900 |
| ₹25,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹29,500 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹59,000 |
| ₹1,00,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹1,18,000 |
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Consulting attracts 18% GST in India under SAC code 998311. For intra-state sales, this is split into 9% CGST and 9% SGST. For inter-state sales, 18% IGST applies.
The SAC code for Consulting is 998311. SAC (Services Accounting Code) is used to classify services under GST. This code should be mentioned on all GST invoices.
To add 18% GST on consulting: GST Amount = Base Price × 18/100. Total = Base Price + GST Amount. For example, on ₹25,000: GST = ₹4,500, Total = ₹29,500.
Yes, registered businesses can claim input tax credit on consulting purchased for business purposes. The 18% GST paid can be offset against your output GST liability, subject to Section 16 conditions of the CGST Act.
Management consulting services have been at 18% GST since July 2017, replacing the earlier 15% service tax.