999800 Domestic services both part time & full time
SAC code 999800 covers domestic services both part time & full time. GST on it is 18%. It is reported as 9998 (4 digits) or 999800 (6 digits) depending on your aggregate turnover.
- GST18%
- CreditCredit available
- Reported as9998 or 999800
Domestic services both part time & full time
As printed in the Scheme of Classification of Services, the Annexure to Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate)SAC 999800 is a 6-digit service code, the SAC a business quotes on an invoice and in GSTR-1. It sits in group 99980 under heading 9998, which is where the rate schedule fixes its GST rate.
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The schedule fixes rates at the heading, so these are the entries under 9998 that can apply to this code.
Within a state: 9% CGST + 9% SGST or UTGST
Between states: 18% IGST
- Nil
- 1.5%
- 5%
- 7.5%
- 12%
- 18% applies here
- 40%
| Entry | What it covers | GST rate | CGST + SGST | Input tax credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heading Residual | Domestic services, both part time and full time. | 18% | 9% + 9% | Credit available |
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Rates shown here are as published in GST rates on services, Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and are reproduced for reference. The GST Council revises rates through notifications, including the rate rationalisation effective 22.09.2025 that withdrew the 12% and 28% slabs for most services and introduced a 40% rate for a short list of them. Always verify the current rate and the conditions attached to it on the CBIC GST rates page or the CBIC tax information portal before invoicing or filing. Rates exclude any applicable cess. IncorpX provides assistance for GST registration and return filing if you need help.
Where you use SAC code 999800
The same code, at different digit lengths, runs through your invoices, returns and registration.
Rule 46 requires the SAC code on the invoice for every service line, next to its description and value.
Get assistanceThe HSN/SAC summary table of GSTR-1 reports each code with its taxable value and tax: 4 digits up to Rs. 5 crore aggregate turnover, 6 digits above it.
Get assistanceThe services you supply are described with SAC codes when the registration application is prepared for the GST portal.
Get assistanceThe e-invoice schema validates the SAC field before the IRP returns an IRN, so a wrong code fails at generation rather than at assessment.
Get assistance- Classification: Scheme of Classification of Services, Annexure to Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (cbic-gst.gov.in).
- Rates: GST rates on services, Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) (CBIC rate finder).
- Exemptions: Exempt services, Notification 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
- Reverse charge: Services taxable under reverse charge, Notification 13/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended.
- Current position: GST Council notifications published on the CBIC tax information portal.
This directory reproduces government classifications and rate entries for reference. The official gazette and CBIC notifications remain the authoritative sources. IncorpX provides assistance for registrations and filings that use these codes and does not issue the classification or the rates itself.
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SAC 999800 questions
What is SAC code 999800?
SAC code 9998 00 covers domestic services both part time & full time. It is a 6-digit Services Accounting Code in group 99980 under heading 9998 (Domestic services) of Chapter 99.
What is the GST rate for SAC code 999800?
The GST rate for SAC code 999800 is 18%. Normal input tax credit rules apply. Within a state the tax splits into equal CGST and SGST; between states the same figure is charged as IGST. GST rates change through Council notifications, including the rationalisation effective 22.09.2025, so verify the current rate on the CBIC portal before invoicing or filing.
Can I claim input tax credit on 999800?
Yes, on the normal conditions of Section 16 of the CGST Act: you hold a tax invoice, the supply was received, the supplier has paid the tax and reported it, and you have filed the return. The rate that applies here carries no special credit restriction.
Does reverse charge apply to SAC 999800?
No reverse charge category is notified for this code, so the supplier charges GST on the invoice in the normal way. Import of a service is a separate rule that can apply to any code.
How many digits of 999800 do I report in GST returns?
On invoices and in the HSN and SAC summary of GSTR-1, report 9998 (4 digits) if your aggregate turnover is up to Rs. 5 crore, and the full 6-digit 999800 above that. Where e-invoicing applies, the schema validates the code before the IRP issues an IRN.
Can I use SAC code 999800 for a similar service?
Only if the official description genuinely covers it. Classification follows the words of the annexure, not convenience, and the code decides the rate. Compare the neighbouring codes in group 99980 before deciding, and take professional advice for a borderline supply.
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