This attracts 18% GST — the standard slab covering the majority of goods and services. For intra-state supply this is charged as CGST 9% + SGST 9%; for inter-state supply as IGST 18%.
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| SAC | Service |
|---|---|
| 998511 | Executive or retained personnel search services |
| 998512 | Permanent placement services, other than executive search |
| 998513 | Contract staffing services |
| 998514 | Temporary staffing services |
| 998515 | Long-term staffing (pay rolling) services |
| 998516 | Temporary staffing-to-permanent placement services |
| 998517 | Co-employment staffing services |
| 998519 | Other employment and labour supply services n.e.c. |
| 998521 | Investigation services |
| 998522 | Security consulting services |
| 998523 | Security systems services |
| 998524 | Armoured car services |
| 998525 | Guard services |
| 998529 | Other security services n.e.c. |
| 998531 | Disinfecting and exterminating services |
| 998532 | Window cleaning services |
| 998533 | General cleaning services |
| 998534 | Specialized cleaning services for reservoirs and tanks |
| 998535 | Furnace and chimney cleaning services |
| 998536 | Exterior cleaning of buildings of all types |
| 998537 | Cleaning of transportation equipment |
| 998539 | Other cleaning services n.e.c. |
| 998541 | Packaging services for goods for others |
| 998542 | Parcel packing and gift wrapping |
| 998543 | Coin and currency packing services |
| 998549 | Other packaging services n.e.c. |
| 998551 | Reservation services for transportation |
| 998552 | Reservation services for accommodation, cruises and package tours |
| 998553 | Reservation services for convention centres, congress centres and exhibition halls |
| 998554 | Reservation services for event tickets, cinema halls, entertainment and recreational services |
| 998555 | Tour operator services |
| 998556 | Tourist guide services |
| 998557 | Tourism promotion and visitor information services |
| 998559 | Other travel arrangement and related services n.e.c. |
| 998591 | Credit reporting and rating services |
| 998592 | Collection agency services |
| 998593 | Telephone-based support services |
| 998594 | Combined office administrative services |
| 998595 | Specialized office support services such as duplicating, mailing, document preparation |
| 998596 | Events, exhibitions, conventions and trade shows organisation and assistance services |
| 998597 | Landscape care and maintenance services |
| 998598 | Other information services n.e.c. |
| 998599 | Other support services n.e.c. |
Sub-codes as per the GST Scheme of Classification of Services. The heading rate above applies unless a specific rate-notification entry or exemption covers the sub-code (for example, renting of a residential dwelling to an individual for personal use under 997211 is exempt). Businesses above ₹5 crore turnover must quote the 6-digit code on B2B invoices.
| Your turnover | Digits required on B2B invoice |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 crore | 4-digit SAC Code |
| Above ₹5 crore | 6-digit SAC Code |
| Exports / imports | 8-digit SAC Code |
Wrong or missing SAC Code can mean a wrong GST rate, GSTR-1 mismatches and a penalty up to ₹50,000 (₹25,000 CGST + ₹25,000 SGST) under section 125.
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