Gst rate changes consultancy-programming/it

[Shan S]

Is there any concession for programming or software consulting as per new changes in gst rate?

how to check the new rates?

[Sadanand Bulbule]

The standard GST rate for domestic programming and software consultancy services remains at 18%.

You can verify GST Portal/Notifications/ or consult tax experts to ascertain rate of tax, either old or new.

[Raam Srinivasan Swaminathan Kalpathi]

To the Querist

SAC typically used for software consultancy is 998313 and the GST rate was and is 18%.  Thx

[Ryan Vaz]

How to Verify New GST Rate Changes

Follow these steps:

Check GST Council official site

Visit: https://gstcouncil.gov.in
Go to "Press Releases" ? Check latest GST Council meeting decisions.
Look for “rate rationalisation” or “services rate changes”.

Check CBIC for official notifications

Visit: https://cbic-gst.gov.in
Go to "Notifications" ? Central Tax (Rate)
Download the latest amendments to Notification 11/2017.

Check updated SAC classification

Visit: https://services.gst.gov.in/services/searchhsnsac
Enter keywords like "software", "programming", "consulting".
View the exact SAC code and applicable rate.

[KASTURI SETHI]

No concession in new changes. I support the replies of the experts.

AI Summary

Programming and software consulting under SAC 998313 still taxed at 18% GST, verify changes via official notifications A user asked whether recent GST rate changes provide any concession for programming or software consulting services and how to verify new rates. Respondents clarified that domestic programming and software consultancy services continue to attract GST at 18%, with no concessional rate under the new changes. The commonly used Service Accounting Code (SAC) for such services is 998313, which remains taxed at 18%. They advised verifying any future changes through official GST Council and CBIC notifications and using the GST portal's SAC search to confirm applicable rates.