Q3SAC Code 9985
Support services
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Codes under 9985
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9985 11 | Executive or retained personnel search services |
| 9985 12 | Permanent placement services, other than executive search services |
| 9985 13 | Contract staffing services |
| 9985 14 | Temporary staffing services |
| 9985 15 | Long-term staffing (pay rolling) services |
| 9985 16 | Temporary staffing-to-permanent placement services |
| 9985 17 | Co-employment staffing services |
| 9985 19 | Other employment and labour supply services nowhere else classified |
| 9985 21 | Investigation services |
| 9985 22 | Security consulting services |
| 9985 23 | Security systems services |
| 9985 24 | Armoured car services |
| 9985 25 | Guard services |
| 9985 26 | Training of guard dogs |
| 9985 27 | Polygraph services |
| 9985 28 | Fingerprinting services |
| 9985 29 | Other security services nowhere else classified |
| 9985 31 | Disinfecting and exterminating services |
| 9985 32 | Window cleaning services |
| 9985 33 | General cleaning services |
| 9985 34 | Specialised cleaning services for reservoirs and tanks |
| 9985 35 | Sterilisation of objects or premises (operating rooms) |
| 9985 36 | Furnace and chimney cleaning services |
| 9985 37 | Exterior cleaning of buildings of all types |
| 9985 38 | Cleaning of transportation equipment |
| 9985 39 | Other cleaning services nowhere else classified |
| 9985 40 | Packaging services of goods for others |
| 9985 41 | Parcel packing and gift wrapping |
| 9985 42 | Coin and currency packing services |
| 9985 43 | Coin and currency packing services |
| 9985 49 | Other packaging services nowhere else classified |
| 9985 51 | Reservation services for transportation |
| 9985 52 | Reservation services for accommodation, cruises and package tours |
| 9985 53 | Reservation services for convention centres, congress centres and exhibition halls |
| 9985 54 | Reservation services for event tickets, cinema halls, entertainment and recreational services and other reservation services |
| 9985 55 | Tour operator services |
| 9985 56 | Tourist guide services |
| 9985 57 | Tourism promotion and visitor information services |
| 9985 59 | Other travel arrangement and related services nowhere else classified |
| 9985 91 | Credit reporting and rating services |
| 9985 92 | Collection agency services |
| 9985 93 | Telephone-based support services |
| 9985 94 | Combined office administrative services |
| 9985 95 | Specialised office support services such as duplicating services, mailing services, document preparation and the like |
| 9985 96 | Events, exhibitions, conventions and trade shows organisation and assistance services |
| 9985 97 | Landscape care and maintenance services |
| 9985 98 | Other information services nowhere else classified |
| 9985 99 | Other support services nowhere else classified |
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Related SAC headings
9986Support services to agriculture, hunting, forestry9984Telecommunications, broadcasting and information supply9987Maintenance, repair and installation (except construction)9983Other professional, technical and business services — all9988Manufacturing services on physical inputs (goods) owned9982Legal and accounting services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SAC code for support services?
The SAC code for support services is 9985.
What is the GST rate on support 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.