This discussion clarifies whether the GST threshold limit is applicable for services rendered by an Indian firm to foreign students, even if the gross receipts are below ₹20 lakhs. The consensus is that these services qualify as exports and are therefore subject to 0% GST. No GST registration is required if receipts are below the threshold, and voluntary registration is an option. However, opting for GST voluntarily offers no benefit if no GST is charged, and refunds are only applicable if tax was paid on exports.
12 April 2025
Good morning sir/s, One of Indian giving services such as how to attend interviews and how to get job opportunities to students, and the gross receipts may below 20 lakhs per anum, but consideration is being received from foreign account, in such case is GST threshold limit applicable or not for services rendered by Indian firm, for which receipts receiving from foreign account,
12 April 2025
no point in taking GST optionally as ITC also does not benefit if you are not charging GST! for services, refund too is applicable only if tax was paid while exporting.