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Official GST SAC Code Search & Service Tax Rates

Find official 6-digit Services Accounting Code (SAC) for consulting, IT, legal, construction, transport, healthcare, and commercial services with exact GST percentages.

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GST SAC Search

Open the official government portal in a secure external window while keeping this guide active.

https://services.gst.gov.in/services/searchhsnsac

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Official Host: Goods & Services Tax Network (GSTN) / CBIC

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Primary Function

Verification & Statutory Search

Jurisdiction

Pan-India (28 States & 8 UTs)

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Official Walkthrough Guide

How to Verify & Search via Official Portal

4 Quick Steps

Access SAC Search Engine

Open the official GSTN portal and select the 'SAC' radio button.

Type Service Keyword

Enter your trade activity (e.g. 'Consulting', 'Advertising', 'Security services').

Identify 6-Digit SAC

Note down the Heading (beginning with 99) and 6-digit code for your tax invoices and GSTR-1 returns.

Confirm GST Rate & RCM Status

Verify if standard 18% applies or if Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is applicable (such as for GTA or legal services).

Prerequisites Checklist

Required Information & Inputs

Have these records ready before initiating the search.

Service industry name or description (e.g. 'Software development', 'Legal consultancy', 'Freight transport')
Scope of work / nature of deliverables (e.g. SaaS subscription, turnkey civil works, manpower supply)
Client location (domestic vs cross-border export for zero-rating verification)
Contractual terms regarding reimbursement vs pure agency expenses

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Common Scrutiny Mistakes

Avoid portal rejections, tax notices, and filing penalties.

Issue: Billing software mixing up goods HSN with service SAC

Fix: Ensure service items in your ERP start with prefix 99 (the universal Chapter for services in GST).

Issue: Failing to apply Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on notified legal or GTA SAC codes

Fix: Services under SAC 9982 (legal) and SAC 9965/9967 (goods transport) require RCM tax discharge by the corporate recipient.

Issue: Classifying bundled software contracts under wrong licensing vs development codes

Fix: Differentiate between SAC 998314 (custom software development) and SAC 997331 (licensing of right to use software products).

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Frequently Asked Questions About GST SAC Search

Statutory guidance, portal troubleshooting, and official legal rules compiled by corporate professionals.

Portal Navigation & Filing Rules

What is the universal SAC prefix in India?+

All Services Accounting Codes start with the uniform prefix '99'. The subsequent two digits represent the major service group (Heading), and the last two digits denote the specific sub-service.

What is the SAC code for IT consulting and software development?+

Information technology and software development services generally fall under SAC 998313 (IT consulting) and SAC 998314 (IT design and development), both attracting an 18% GST rate.

Are exports of services exempt from GST under SAC classification?+

Exports of services qualify as 'Zero-Rated Supplies' under Section 16 of the IGST Act, provided payments are received in convertible foreign exchange and a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) is active.

Statutory Compliance & Scrutiny Relief

Can a business bill multiple SAC codes on a single invoice?+

Yes. If you provide mixed or composite services (e.g. consulting plus cloud hosting), you can declare multiple line items with their corresponding 6-digit SAC codes and rates on the same invoice.

How are composite supplies treated when multiple SAC codes are involved?+

Under Section 8 of the CGST Act, a composite supply consisting of two or more taxable services bundled naturally is treated as a supply of the principal service and taxed at the principal service's SAC rate.

What SAC code applies to directors' remuneration and management fees?+

Executive and management consultancy services fall under SAC 998311. If fees are paid to independent or non-executive directors, tax is payable under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM).

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