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Advertising and marketing agencies incur substantial GST on media buys, ad platforms, and operational tools. Correctly claiming Input Tax Credit on these expenses is critical to avoid excess tax costs, reversals, and interest. GST law allows ITC on advertising services and business-use tools, but only when eligibility conditions, supplier compliance, and return matching are met. Errors usually arise from mismatched invoices, blocked credits, or reverse charge misreporting. Ta

GST on cross-border online services, classified as OIDAR, applies to overseas digital platforms supplying services to Indian users. Foreign providers must register under GST and pay 18% IGST, irrespective of turnover limits, and comply with ongoing GST filing requirements. Recent legal changes have expanded the scope of OIDAR, removed earlier exemptions, and tightened compliance for supplies made to unregistered individuals in India. Monthly return filing, strict place-of-sup

Photography and creative services in India, including event photography, videography, advertising shoots, and portrait assignments, are subject to GST at a uniform rate of 18%. The tax treatment depends on turnover thresholds, applicable SAC codes, and place of supply rules linked to the event location. For professionals handling weddings, corporate events, or multi-city assignments, GST compliance becomes complex due to city-wise billing, interstate transactions, and input t

GST compliance for franchise businesses involves more than routine return filing. Franchisors and franchisees operate under separate GST registrations, yet their tax positions are closely linked through royalties, service fees, invoicing, and input tax credit flow. Any mismatch between brand-level GST reporting and franchisee returns can lead to ITC reversals, notices, or blocked filings. With stricter GST return rules effective from July 2025 and increased scrutiny on recon