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Security Services attracts 18% GST under SAC code 998529. Calculate the exact tax below.
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Security Services is classified under SAC code 998529 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 security services.
Security and investigation services attract 18% GST since July 2017. Security guard services supplied by manpower agencies attract GST under reverse charge.
Yes, input tax credit (ITC) is available on security services for registered businesses. If you purchase security services 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 security services 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 |
| ₹10,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹11,800 |
| ₹25,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹29,500 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹59,000 |
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Security Services attracts 18% GST in India under SAC code 998529. For intra-state sales, this is split into 9% CGST and 9% SGST. For inter-state sales, 18% IGST applies.
The SAC code for Security Services is 998529. 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 security services: GST Amount = Base Price × 18/100. Total = Base Price + GST Amount. For example, on ₹10,000: GST = ₹1,800, Total = ₹11,800.
Yes, registered businesses can claim input tax credit on security services 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.
Security and investigation services attract 18% GST since July 2017. Security guard services supplied by manpower agencies attract GST under reverse charge.