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GST registration for export of service for software industry

Vijay (Business ) (7 Points)

02 June 2025

First of all I wanted to tell you that I have researched this website as well as other websites about gst registration limit. I found no straight answer.

I am talking about freelancer who provides software development to international clients.

This is 2025 and it’s still confusing whether gst registration is required below 20 lakh turnover for this export of service.

Can anyone answer this with reference?

Thanks in advance

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Master in Accounts & high court Advocate email ID:ramachary64@gmail.com voice no:9989324294) (7997 Points)
Replied 02 June 2025

As a freelancer providing software development services to international clients, you're considered an exporter of services.

According to the GST law, exports are treated as zero-rated supplies, meaning no GST is levied on the export of goods or services.

However, this doesn't necessarily clarify the registration requirement.

*GST Registration Limit for Service Exporters* In India, the threshold limit for GST registration is generally ₹40 lakhs for service providers.

However, there are some exceptions and special cases.: -

*Special Category States*: For states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the threshold limit is ₹10 lakhs. -

*Voluntary Registration*: Even if your turnover is below the threshold limit, you can still register voluntarily under GST.

*GST Registration Requirement Below ₹20 Lakhs* For service exporters like yourself, there's no specific exemption or special threshold limit mentioned below ₹20 lakhs.

However, if your aggregate turnover exceeds ₹40 lakhs (or ₹10 lakhs for special category states), you'll need to register for GST.

*Key Points to Consider* -

*Zero-Rated Supplies*: As an exporter, you can claim a refund of input tax credit (ITC) on goods and services used for export purposes. -

*GST Exemption*: Certain software services might be exempt from GST or have a Nil GST rate, but this depends on the specific type of software and its usage.

They can provide personalized guidance based on your business needs and turnover.

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Vijay (Business ) (7 Points)
Replied 03 June 2025

Sorry to say but it seems you just copy pasted your answer.

FYI: The GST threshold limit is 20 lakhs for service and 40 lakhs for goods.

Sunny Goel (2 Points)
Replied 03 June 2025

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