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GST in India — Complete Guide for Businesses and Freelancers

GST replaced India's complex indirect tax system in 2017. Learn GST slabs, GSTIN, invoicing requirements, and filing obligations.

Dev Utilities Team
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GST in India — Complete Guide for Businesses and Freelancers

GST rate slabs

RateApplicable to
0%Essential items: fresh food, books
5%Packaged food, household necessities
12%Processed food, computers, mobiles
18%Most services (IT, consulting), electronics
28%Luxury goods, cars, tobacco

CGST vs SGST vs IGST

For intrastate (same-state) transactions: 18% GST = 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For interstate: 18% IGST collected by the Centre.

Calculate GST amounts with our GST Calculator.

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