GST on infulencers

[Harshit Sanghvi]

Hi,

Influencers are covered under OIADR and their place of supply is India and they are not eligilble for export benefits. Is it correct?

AI Summary

Clarification Sought on GST for Influencers: Are They Classified Under OIDAR and Eligible for Export Benefits? An inquiry was raised regarding the applicability of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on influencers, questioning if they fall under Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR) services and if their place of supply is India, thus ineligible for export benefits. Respondents sought clarification on the nature of influencers and their classification under OIDAR. It was explained that influencers, who promote brands via social media, might be classified under OIDAR if they provide digital content. The place of supply could be outside India, depending on specific conditions, suggesting influencers may qualify for export benefits.