Freelancer ko GST registration kab lena padta hai
Last updated: 1 October 2026
Agar aap freelancer hain (developer, designer, writer, consultant, photographer), to aapka sawal hoga: "Kya mujhe GST number lena zaroori hai?" Chhota jawab: ye aapki saalana kamayi (turnover) aur kuch khaas cases par depend karta hai.
Basic limit
| Kaun | Aam limit (saalana turnover) |
|---|---|
| Sirf services dene wale | ₹20 lakh (kuch special category rajyon mein ₹10 lakh) |
| Sirf maal bechne wale | Aam taur par ₹40 lakh (kuch rajyon mein kam) |
Is limit se neeche aap aam taur par registration ke bina kaam kar sakte hain. Limit paar karne par registration lena padta hai.
Dusre rajya ke client ka kya?
Services ke case mein, ek chhoti chhoot (exemption) hai: kuch conditions ke saath, jo service provider sirf dusre rajyon ko services deta hai aur uska turnover upar di gayi limit se kam hai, use registration ki zaroorat nahi hoti. Lekin kuch khaas cases mein (jaise e-commerce platform ke through supply) registration alag se zaroori ho sakta hai. Isliye apne case ke liye CA se confirm karna sabse safe hai.
Videsh ke clients
Foreign clients ko services dena aksar "export of services" hota hai, jispar 0% GST lagta hai. Detail ke liye export aur LUT wala guide padhein.
Voluntary registration ke fayde aur kharch
- Fayda: Business kharche par diye GST ka Input Tax Credit mil sakta hai. Bade clients aksar GST invoice maangte hain.
- Kharch: Registration ke baad aapko GST collect karna aur regular returns file karna padta hai. Isme time aur kabhi-kabhi CA ki fees lagti hai.
Invoice mein kya likhein?
Registered hain to apna GSTIN, client ka naam, service ka SAC code, GST dar aur rakam likhein. Zaroori details ki list yahan hai.
Dhyan dein: ye page sirf general jaankari ke liye hai, tax ya kanooni salah nahi. GST ke niyam badalte rehte hain. Apne case ke liye hamesha Chartered Accountant se poochhein.