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SAC Code 9996 — Recreational, cultural, sporting services (gym/salon 5% no ITC; cinema ≤ ₹100 5%; betting, casinos, online money gaming 40%)

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Services · SAC
Recreational, cultural, sporting services (gym/salon 5% no ITC; cinema ≤ ₹100 5%; betting, casinos, online money gaming 40%)
GST rate for sac code 9996

GST rate explained

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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6-digit SAC sub-codes under 9996 (22)

SACService
999611Sound recording services
999612Motion picture, videotape, television and radio programme production services
999613Audiovisual post-production services
999614Motion picture, videotape and television programme distribution services
999615Motion picture projection services
999621Performing arts event promotion and organization services
999622Performing arts event production and presentation services
999623Performing arts facility operation services
999629Other performing arts and live entertainment services n.e.c.
999631Services of performing artists including actors, readers, musicians, singers, dancers, TV personalities, independent models
999632Services of authors, composers, sculptors and other artists, except performing artists
999633Original works of authors, composers and other artists except performing artists, painters and sculptors
999641Museum and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
999642Botanical, zoological and nature reserve services
999651Sports and recreational sports event promotion and organization services
999652Sports and recreational sports facility operation services
999659Other sports and recreational sports services n.e.c.
999691Amusement park and similar attraction services
999692Gambling and betting services including similar online services
999693Coin-operated amusement machine services
999694Lottery services
999699Other recreation and amusement 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.

How many digits of SAC Code on the invoice?

Your turnoverDigits required on B2B invoice
Up to ₹5 crore4-digit SAC Code
Above ₹5 crore6-digit SAC Code
Exports / imports8-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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