GST & Tax
25 practical guides in gst & tax — plain English, real examples, no jargon.
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- Bank Guides 61
- Industry Guides 60
- EDF Situations 44
- Country Guides 40
- EDF Basics 36
- Freelancers & Creators 30
- Invoicing & Documents 30
- FEMA & RBI 30
- Bank Letters & Formats 26
- GST & Tax 25
- City Guides 20
- Payment Platforms 18
- Compliance Calendar 16
W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E for Indian Service Providers Working With US Clients
W-8BEN India explained: which IRS form an Indian freelancer or company gives a US client, what it certifies, treaty claims, and common mistakes.
Section 44ADA for Freelancers Earning in Dollars
Section 44ADA for freelancers paid in dollars: how presumptive tax works, what to check before opting in, and how it sits alongside GST and the EDF.
GST Registration for Exporters of Services: Is It Mandatory?
GST registration for export services: when it is required, the threshold debate for small exporters, and why most firms with foreign clients register.
E-Invoicing and Export Invoices: What Applies to Service Exporters
Does e-invoicing apply to export invoices? Who the turnover threshold covers, how export invoices go through the IRP, and how they tie to your EDF.
Does the EDF Change Your GST or Income Tax? (No — Here's Why)
EDF, GST and income tax are separate: the EDF is a FEMA declaration, while GST zero-rating, LUT and income tax rules carry on unchanged. See how they connect.
GSTR-1 Reporting of Export of Services: Table 6A
How to report export of services in GSTR-1 Table 6A: with or without IGST, invoice values in rupees, amendments, credit notes and reconciling with your EDF.
Zero-Rated Supply Explained for Service Exporters
Zero rated supply under Section 16 of the IGST Act lets exporters bill foreign clients without GST. Compare the LUT and IGST-paid routes with an example.
SAC Codes for Export of Services: The Most-Used Codes Explained
The SAC codes service exporters use most, from 998313 IT support to 998361 advertising, what each covers, and where the SAC code goes on your invoice and EDF.
Place of Supply for Export of Services: Getting It Right
Place of supply export services basics: the general rule (recipient's location), the special cases that pull it into India, and how to check first.
SAC Code for Software Development and IT Services
Which SAC code fits software development? Compare 998313, 998314 and 998319 for IT services, with examples, invoice tips and how the code flows into your EDF.
Income Tax on Foreign Income for Indian Businesses and Freelancers
How income tax on foreign income works in India for residents billing overseas clients: business income, presumptive schemes, tax withheld abroad and records.
Foreign Tax Credit and Form 67: Claiming Tax Withheld Abroad
Form 67 foreign tax credit explained for exporters whose clients withhold tax abroad: what to collect, how the credit works and how it ties to your EDF.
Exchange Rate for GST on Export Invoices: Which Rate to Use
Which exchange rate applies for GST on a foreign-currency export invoice? The valuation rule, LUT vs IGST cases, and staying consistent with the EDF.
Advance Received From Foreign Clients: GST and FEMA Treatment
Got an advance from a foreign client? How it affects GST, LUT, the EDF and realisation under FEMA, with a worked example and the checks to run.
SAC Code for Digital Marketing and Advertising Services
Which SAC code fits digital marketing and advertising? How 998361 and related codes work on export invoices and the EDF, with examples and CA checks.
SAC Code for Consulting Services
Find the right SAC code for consulting services: 998311 for management consulting, 998313 for IT consulting, and how to use it on GST invoices and the EDF.
Export Invoice Format Under GST for Services (With LUT Wording)
Export invoice format under GST for services: the fields to include, showing foreign currency, the exact LUT wording and how it feeds your EDF.
Amount in Words on Invoices: Indian Numbering (Lakh, Crore) Explained
Amount in words in Indian rupees: lakh and crore grouping, paise, foreign currency amounts, EDF field 1.22 and the mistakes that get invoices queried.
Intermediary Services and GST: Why Some 'Exports' Don't Qualify
Intermediary services under GST: why arranging supplies for foreign principals can fail the export test, with examples, risk signs and contract tips.
GST Refund on Export of Services: Process and Common Delays
GST refund on export of services: LUT vs IGST routes, filing RFD-01, the FIRA and invoice proof officers check, and the delays you can avoid.
Tax Residency Certificate (Form 10FA/10FB): When Foreign Clients Ask for It
Tax residency certificate in India: why foreign clients ask for a TRC, how Form 10FA and Form 10FB fit in, and what to prepare before you apply.
LUT for Export of Services: How to File Form GST RFD-11
LUT for export of services explained: what Form GST RFD-11 does, when to file it each year, what you need ready and the exact invoice wording to use under LUT.
DTAA Basics for Service Exporters: Avoiding Double Tax
DTAA basics for service exporters: why foreign clients withhold tax, what a TRC and W-8BEN-E do, and how to claim credit for tax withheld abroad.
Invoice Numbering Rules Under GST (and How to Keep Them Clean)
Invoice numbering under GST explained: up to 16 characters, consecutive, unique per financial year, multiple series allowed, plus a clean scheme for exporters.