--- title: "Investment Banking Services | Professional Investment Banking Solutions" description: "Expert investment banking services covering compliant, reliable, and high-quality solutions tailored to your needs. SAC Code 997120." canonical: "https://busy.in/sac-code-997120/" --- # Investment Banking under SAC Code 997120 Part of [SAC 9971: Financial & related services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9971/). Investment banking services cover raising capital, managing public issues, underwriting, mergers and acquisitions and similar high value financial advisory work. Investment banks and merchant bankers help companies structure deals, comply with regulations and reach investors. Under GST, such investment banking and merchant banking services are classified under SAC 997120. This SAC code and its GST treatment decide how GST applies on advisory, underwriting and issue management fees. ## 997120 SAC Code GST rate Equipment leasing, miscellaneous financial and investment banking services under these codes are treated as financial services under GST. The taxable part is mainly fee based income, rentals and advisory charges collected from customers, while interest like elements may have separate treatment. After the September 2025 rationalisation, taxable financial service charges that are not specifically exempt are generally kept in the 18 % slab with input tax credit for registered recipients. Banks, leasing companies and investment banks therefore need to separate taxable fees and rentals from exempt interest components and apply GST only on the taxable portion. **The table below explains the prevailing GST treatment for SAC code 997120, highlighting the standard 18 % rate on taxable financial service charges.** | SAC code | Description | New GST rate (from 22 Sep 2025) | Old GST rate (till 21 Sep 2025) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 997120 | Investment banking services | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Standard financial service under Heading 9971. No specific rate rationalisation announced for this category in the 56th Council decisions, so it continues at the general 18% service slab in the new 5 / 18 / 40 structure. | Financial institutions using this SAC code should clearly show processing fees, advisory charges or lease rentals on invoices, mention the GST rate in % and tax amount and reflect the same classification in GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B. This helps customers claim input tax credit correctly on eligible charges and keeps GST scrutiny smoother for both sides. ## Practical classification guidance Banks, NBFCs, insurers and intermediaries should map each product to the correct SAC, checking whether the income is fee based and taxable or interest or risk cover that may have special treatment. Proper SAC selection and correct GST rate application in % reduce disputes, help customers claim input tax credit on eligible charges and keep GST returns easier to justify during audits. ## Conclusion Investment banking services under SAC 997120 cover capital raising, M and A advisory, underwriting and similar high value financial services. Fees for these activities are usually taxable at 18 % with input tax credit for business clients. Investment banks and merchant bankers should map each mandate to SAC 997120, apply the proper GST rate in %, show the tax amount clearly on invoices and keep consistent treatment in GST returns, while also reviewing the latest GST guidance for any special cases. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does SAC code 997120 cover in GST? SAC 997120 covers investment banking and corporate finance services. This includes services like mergers and acquisitions advice, fund raising advice, underwriting, capital restructuring and other high level financial advisory given to companies and large investors for major financial transactions. ### Does SAC 997120 include investment banking, M&A advisory and corporate finance services? Yes. When a firm provides advisory for mergers, acquisitions, share issues, bond placements, private equity deals or major restructuring, such services fall under SAC 997120. These are specialised corporate finance services separate from regular loan processing or simple tax consulting activities. ### What GST rate applies to investment banking fees under SAC 997120? Investment banking and M&A advisory fees are typically taxable at 18% under GST. GST is charged on retainer fees, success fees and any other advisory or transaction related charges billed to corporate clients for these financial services, unless a special exemption applies. ### Are success fees on mergers and fund raising billed using SAC 997120? Yes. Success based fees linked to closure of mergers, acquisitions or fund raising rounds typically fall under SAC 997120. Advisers should clearly specify this code on their GST invoices, even when a large part of the fee is contingent on transaction success and paid at closing. ### Can companies claim ITC on GST paid for SAC 997120 services? Companies using investment banking or corporate finance advisory for their taxable business activities can usually claim ITC on GST charged under SAC 997120. They must ensure the transaction is business related, maintain agreements and invoices, and follow normal GST rules on input tax credit. ## Explore more ### Other SAC services under 9971 - [997111: Central Banking](https://busy.in/sac-code-997111/) - [997112: Deposit](https://busy.in/sac-code-997112/) - [997113: Credit Granting](https://busy.in/sac-code-997113/) - [997114: Equipment Leasing](https://busy.in/sac-code-997114/) - [997119: Financial](https://busy.in/sac-code-997119/) - [997131: Pension](https://busy.in/sac-code-997131/) - [997132: Life Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997132/) - [997133: Accident Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997133/) - [997134: Motor Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997134/) - [997135: Transport Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997135/) - [997136: Freight Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997136/) - [997137: Property Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997137/) - [997139: Non Life Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997139/) - [997141: Life Reinsurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997141/) - [997142: Accident Reinsurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997142/) - [997143: Motor Reinsurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997143/) - [997144: Marine Reinsurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997144/) - [997145: Cargo Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997145/) - [997146: Commercial Property Insurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997146/) - [997149: Non Life Reinsurance](https://busy.in/sac-code-997149/) - [997151: M&A Advisory](https://busy.in/sac-code-997151/) - [997152: Stock Brokerage](https://busy.in/sac-code-997152/) - [997153: Portfolio Management](https://busy.in/sac-code-997153/) - [997154: Custody](https://busy.in/sac-code-997154/) - [997155: Financial Market](https://busy.in/sac-code-997155/) - [997156: Financial Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-997156/) - [997157: Foreign Exchange](https://busy.in/sac-code-997157/) - [997158: Transaction Processing](https://busy.in/sac-code-997158/) - [997159: Financial Support](https://busy.in/sac-code-997159/) - [997161: Insurance Advisory](https://busy.in/sac-code-997161/) - [997162: Insurance Claim](https://busy.in/sac-code-997162/) - [997163: Actuarial](https://busy.in/sac-code-997163/) - [997164: Pension Fund Management](https://busy.in/sac-code-997164/) - [997169: Insurance Support](https://busy.in/sac-code-997169/) - [997171: Holding Company](https://busy.in/sac-code-997171/) - [997172: Trust Fund Management](https://busy.in/sac-code-997172/) ### All SAC headings - [99: All Services Accounting](https://busy.in/sac-code-99/) - [9954: Services in building & construction](https://busy.in/sac-code-9954/) - [9961: Services in wholesale trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9961/) - [9962: Services in retail trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9962/) - [9963: Accommodation, food & beverage services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9963/) - [9964: Passenger transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9964/) - [9965: Goods transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9965/) - [9966: Rental services of transport vehicles](https://busy.in/sac-code-9966/) - [9967: Supporting services in transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-9967/) - [9968: Postal & courier services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9968/) - [9969: Electricity, gas & water supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9969/) - [9971: Financial & related services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9971/) - [9972: Real estate services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9972/) - [9973: Leasing or rental services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9973/) - [9981: Research & development services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9981/) - [9982: Legal & accounting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9982/) - [9983: Professional, technical & business services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9983/) - [9984: Telecommunications & broadcasting supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9984/) - [9985: Support services to business](https://busy.in/sac-code-9985/) - [9986: Support services to agriculture, hunting, forestry & more](https://busy.in/sac-code-9986/) - [9987: Maintenance, repair & installation services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9987/) - [9988: Manufacturing services on physical inputs](https://busy.in/sac-code-9988/) - [9989: Services in publishing, printing & bookbinding](https://busy.in/sac-code-9989/) - [9991: Public administration & other services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9991/) - [9992: Education services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9992/) - [9993: Human health & social care services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9993/) - [9994: Sewage & waste collection](https://busy.in/sac-code-9994/) - [9995: Services of membership organizations](https://busy.in/sac-code-9995/) - [9996: Recreational, cultural & sporting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9996/) - [9997: Other Services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9997/)