Gst for software freelancer (export)

1)In GST  export  is treated  as inter-sate  supply and as per  the  section 24 of the CGST act 2017  ,persons making  any inter-sate supply shall be requried to be registered  under GST  irrespective  of  the  turnover .

2)  Export  is zero reated supply in GST ,so you can either  pay IGST  and take refund or you can submit  LUT /BOND for export of your service . 

LUT- you have to submit Lette of undertaking  on GSTN  portal  online . you can also call to GSTN hep disk .

Thank you for providing your views. I appreciate both the replies and help.

But thats confusion we all small software professional have, one is saying to register and pay GST and other says Not required. How come reputed CA's have different view on same GST law :) 

Still confused :) In new ITR - 4 they have asking GST number for filing professional or business returns.

Can someone provide more help on this topic.

Thank you guys, sorry I not meant to be rude Only some confusion.

Thank you, I saw Notification and it clearly mention there. Following details for community member.

https://howtoexportimport.com/GST-tariff/Central-Tax-Notification-No-65-of-2017-dt-15th-Nov-7968.aspx

Thank you for all help!!

Hi 

I am a software freelancer and receive payment in USD . my trunover is below 20Lakhs and I do not intend to take any Input tax credit.

Can you please help me understand if  I need to take a GST registration or not.

Thanks in Advance

Geetu, As stated from CA professional, its not required.

I too am in the same boat, A New Small S/W export business with revenue expected to be below 20L this year.
I will be spending a few lakhs for setting up my office and buying office equpiments.

My CA is telling me

1. GST is required irrespective of the size of the business for export business.
2. I will get a refund on the GST paid on the investment on office equipment if I register for GST even if I have zero income from India(My understanding is I can only offset the input GST against any GST due on sales).
3. I need to register for both GST and IEC code(My understanding is if GST Registration is done IEC registration is not required)

Can someone please clarify on the above 3 points.

1. FOR GST REGISTRATION I HAVE REPLIED AS ABOVE

2. YES YOU CAN HAVE ITC ON OFFICE EQUIPMENT (NOT IN CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE)

3. NO IEC CODE REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY IN CASE OF EXPORT OF GOODS, EVEN THOUGHT YOU HAVE REGISTERED IN GST

NOTE : IF YOU ARE EXPORTING GOODS THEN GST REGISTRATION MANDATORY IRRESPECT OF TURNOVER

AS PER NOTIFICATION 10/2017 IT , DT. 13/10/2017 ,...IF YOU ARE PROVIDING EXPORT SERVICE THEN NO NEED TO TAKE REGISTRATION IF YOUR AGGREGATE TURNOVER IS BELOW 20LAC

Hi Pankaj Rawat.. I saw you have given correct interpretation to notification no 10/2017 dated 13/10/2017, Now my question is since the threshold limit is increased to 40 Lacs so will 20 lacs limited of notification no 10/2017 dated 13/10/2017 will be substituted with Rs 40 Lacs.

Thanks in Advance ! 

Extended 40 lacs  Turnover is for  Goods  only  not  for services , as per  Notification 10 (C.T)  dt 7/3/2019  , please  confirm  with others also.

kindly someone help me!

I am a freelancer in the field of cloud services/IT professional, 

so I am also self-employed right? I export my service around the world, and thats under 20 lacs so I know I m not under GST but ,

If I want to apply for any registration certificate for my freelancer/self-employed = sole proprietor?= msme?

can I apply for udhyam or similar reg.?  or any other such certificates, please