India compliance
GST on software licences in India — rate, HSN and input credit (questions, not a fake table)
Software can be treated as goods, as an OIDAR/online service, or as a composite supply. HSN versus SAC, place of supply and whether you get input tax credit depend on the contract. We will not invent a single GST percentage.
Is software purchase goods or services under GST?
Packaged software on media has historically been discussed as goods; SaaS and electronically supplied software is often a service. Your advance ruling or CA memo should name the HSN or SAC you will use.
Check gst.gov.in and the latest rate notifications. Platform invoices on MyProcureHub are GST-exclusive on membership and usage tax; seller commercial quotes should state GST separately.
Input credit
ITC is not automatic. Blocked credits, vendor GSTIN validity and whether the licence is used for taxable outward supply all sit with your GST return process — not with a marketing page.
Questions we hear
- What is the GST rate on software services in India?
- Do not use a number from this site. Confirm the current GST rate schedule and your SAC/HSN with a CA.
This page is educational, not tax, legal or accounting advice. Classification of software (goods vs services), TDS section, GST rate, HSN/SAC and input credit depend on your facts and the latest CBDT / GST notifications. Confirm with your Chartered Accountant before you book a purchase.
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