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Courier attracts 18% GST under SAC code 996812. Calculate the exact tax below.
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Courier is classified under SAC code 996812 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 courier.
Courier and logistics services attract 18% GST since July 2017. Indian postal services (Speed Post, registered post) are exempt from GST.
Yes, input tax credit (ITC) is available on courier for registered businesses. If you purchase courier 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 courier at 18% for common price points:
| Base Price | GST (18%) | CGST (9%) | SGST (9%) | Total |
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| ₹50 | ₹9 | ₹5 | ₹5 | ₹59 |
| ₹100 | ₹18 | ₹9 | ₹9 | ₹118 |
| ₹500 | ₹90 | ₹45 | ₹45 | ₹590 |
| ₹1,000 | ₹180 | ₹90 | ₹90 | ₹1,180 |
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Courier attracts 18% GST in India under SAC code 996812. For intra-state sales, this is split into 9% CGST and 9% SGST. For inter-state sales, 18% IGST applies.
The SAC code for Courier is 996812. 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 courier: GST Amount = Base Price × 18/100. Total = Base Price + GST Amount. For example, on ₹100: GST = ₹18, Total = ₹118.
Yes, registered businesses can claim input tax credit on courier 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.
Courier and logistics services attract 18% GST since July 2017. Indian postal services (Speed Post, registered post) are exempt from GST.