Gst on author of a book

if book published through publisher and
if issue ebook
Replies (7)
Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implications for authors and publishers. Printed books are generally exempt from GST. However, ebooks are subject to GST, with a rate typically around 12%, though it's advised to reconfirm the exact percentage. The conversation provides a link for further details on ebook GST applicability.

Please elaborate in details
Rate of gst on publishing on ebook
I think 12%, but reconfirm it.
As per GST Law, there is no GST payable on Printed books. So the rate of GST payable on Printed books is nil rate.
If a author issue e book then what will be GST?
I think this will help you.
https://www.taxmanagementindia.com/visitor/detail_article.asp?ArticleID=9172
5% GST is applicable on e-books

Leave a Reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register  

Company
ARTICLESHIP 01 September 2026
Articles

Saini Pati Shah & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants

Mumbai

CA Foundation

View Details
Company
21 August 2026
Finance Manager

Resollect Technologies Pvt Ltd

Mumbai

CA

View Details
Company
19 August 2026
PAID ARTCILE ASSISTANT

My Legal Tax Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Noida

CA Inter

View Details
Company
Featured 19 August 2026
Chartered Accountant

apricus india

Pune

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 07 September 2026
Article/ Paid Assistant

Murali and Sumeet Chartered Accountant

Bengaluru

CA Foundation

View Details
Company
25 August 2026
Senior Accountant

MG Associates

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
19 August 2026
Chartered Accountant - Financial Consolidation & Reporting

Synergy Keystone

Mumbai

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 04 September 2026
Accounts Executive

Hema Yashwanth & Associates

Chennai

B.Com

View Details