
GST for Freelancers (2025): Registration, GST Rates, Rules & Exemption
A complete comprehensive article regarding GST applicability on Indian freelancers providing services in India/outside India.
A complete comprehensive article regarding GST applicability on Indian freelancers providing services in India/outside India.
Selling on Ebay can be a fantastic way to reach a global customer base and boost your income. However, while selling on Ebay offers immense growth opportunities, it also brings several income tax compliance responsibilities. Whether you’re a part-time seller or a full-time e-commerce business, you must understand your tax
Applicability When any person purchases an immovable property (like land, building, flat etc) from an NRI (Non-Resident), TDS is required to be deducted at the rate of 12.5% (plus surcharge & cess) on the amount of the capital gain, arising to such non-resident as per Section 195 of the Income
Cost Inflation Index (CII) Applicable from Financial Year 2017-18 Financial Year (01 Apr to 31 Mar) Cost Inflation Index (CII) 2025-26 376 2024-25 363 2023-24 348 2022-23 331 2021-22 317 2020-21 301 2019-20 289 2018-19 280 2017-18 272 2016-17 264 2015-16 254 2014-15 240 2013-14 220 2012-13 200 2011-12 184
Meaning of Input Tax Credit (ITC) Input Tax Credit refers to the tax already paid by a person at time of purchase of goods or services and which is available as deduction from tax payable on sale of goods or services. It can be ITC of IGST, CGST & SGST.
TDS Rate Chart as applicable for the Financial year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27) The updated TDS rates for financial year 2025-26 are given in below table Section Nature of Payment Threshold Limit (in Rs) Individual/HUF Others(Co./Firm/LLP etc.) 192 Salary Basic exemption limit Slab rates Slab rates 192A Premature withdrawal from
Freelancers working with international clients on platforms like Upwork, Freelancer.com, or through direct contracts.
Businesses selling on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart etc and having multiple GSTINs along with stock transfers.
Dropshipping businesses selling within India or internationally through Shopify, personal websites, or social media.
Businesses exporting goods from India via eBay, Etsy etc.
Standard businesses dealing in goods or services.
Individuals working on ships in foreign & Indian waters.
Non-resident individuals having income in India
Standard IT return for individuals, HUFs, LLP and Pvt Ltd
Services like TDS return, Form 26QB, GST Refund etc
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