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: GST remains 18%; check GST Council and CBIC notifications and the SAC search for updates. Domestic programming and software consultancy services are subject to an 18 percent GST rate, commonly classified under Service Accounting Code 998313, with no concession in the recent rate changes. Verify rates and any amendments by consulting GST Council releases, CBIC notifications on tax rates, and the official SAC search service using keywords such as 'software', 'programming', or 'consulting'.