Q3SAC Code 9982
Legal and accounting services
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Codes under 9982
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9982 11 | Legal advisory and representation services concerning criminal law |
| 9982 12 | Legal advisory and representation services concerning other fields of law |
| 9982 13 | Legal documentation and certification services concerning patents, copyrights and other intellectual property rights |
| 9982 14 | Legal documentation and certification services concerning other documents |
| 9982 15 | Arbitration and conciliation services |
| 9982 16 | Other legal services nowhere else classified |
| 9982 19 | Other legal services nowhere else classified |
| 9982 21 | Financial auditing services |
| 9982 22 | Accounting and bookkeeping services |
| 9982 23 | Payroll services |
| 9982 24 | Other similar services nowhere else classified |
| 9982 29 | Other similar services nowhere else classified |
| 9982 31 | Corporate tax consulting and preparation services |
| 9982 32 | Individual tax preparation and planning services |
| 9982 39 | Other tax consultancy and preparation services |
| 9982 40 | Insolvency and receivership services |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SAC code for legal and accounting services?
The SAC code for legal and accounting services is 9982.
What is the GST rate on legal and accounting services?
GST rates for services under this heading depend on the exact service and who provides it — see the applicable GST notification rather than a single figure here.
How many digits of the SAC code go on a GST invoice?
The same turnover-based rule as HSN applies: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits, smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 13/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 19/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.