TAX for Surveying Industry

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Querist : Anonymous

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26 April 2010 Hi Experts,

what is the TAXes applicable for Surveying Industry. (Nature Of Business Land Surveying)

Thanks In Advance.

Sudheer

UDAY

UDAY (Expert)
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27 April 2010 service tax @ 10.30%

Querist : Anonymous

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27 April 2010 apart of service tax is there any taxes like VAT TOT

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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26 July 2025 For the **Surveying Industry (Land Surveying services)** in India, here’s a brief overview of applicable taxes as per the timeline around 2010 and general current scenario:

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### 1. **Service Tax (2010 era):**

* Land surveying services fall under **service tax**.
* Around 2010, service tax was applicable at around **10.3%** (including education cess).
* This tax is levied on the service provider on the fees charged for surveying services.

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### 2. **VAT (Value Added Tax):**

* VAT typically applies to **sale of goods**, not services.
* Since surveying is a **service**, VAT generally **does not apply** unless you are selling physical products related to surveying.
* Some states might have specific local taxes or entry taxes if you purchase equipment or software.

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### 3. **Other Taxes:**

* **TOT (Turnover Tax)** was applicable in some states (like Maharashtra) on small businesses as a simpler tax on turnover but typically for goods.
* For a pure service business like surveying, TOT usually **does not apply**.
* You may be subject to **Professional Tax** depending on the state.
* **Income Tax** applies on the net profits of the surveying business/professional fees.

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### 4. **GST (Post-2017 Update):**

* After introduction of GST in 2017, **service tax was subsumed under GST**.
* Surveying services now attract **GST**, which is generally at **18%** under the “Consulting services” or “Professional services” category.
* You need GST registration if turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold (typically ₹20 lakhs).

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### Summary:

| Tax Type | Applicability for Surveying Industry |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Service Tax | Yes (10.3% in 2010) |
| VAT | No, unless goods sold |
| TOT | Usually No |
| Professional Tax | Yes, if applicable in the state |
| Income Tax | On net profits |
| GST (Post-2017) | Yes, generally 18% on surveying services |

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