Video Conferencing Services Under SAC Code 998424
Video Conferencing Services allow people to join meetings with audio, video and screen sharing from different locations. Businesses, schools and professionals use them for reviews, training, interviews and client discussions.
This code applies when the provider offers a managed conferencing platform or bridge, billed as a service rather than pure connectivity. It helps separate conferencing charges from general internet or telecom bills for GST purposes. These services now support most routine online work for users.
Video Conferencing Services GST Rate for SAC Code 998424
From a GST perspective, video conferencing services are treated as supply of telecommunication services. The taxable value usually includes recurring rental, usage based charges, activation fees and any bundled add ons provided under the same plan.
After the September 2025 GST changes, most internet and data communication services that are not specifically exempt continue under the standard 18% slab. Registered business subscribers can generally claim input tax credit when these services are used for their taxable activities and proper documentation is maintained.
The table below gives the prevailing standard GST rate for SAC code 998424.
| Code | Description | Old GST Rate (till 21 Sep 2025) |
New GST Rate (from 22 Sep 2025) |
Notes on change / inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 998424 | Audio conferencing and video conferencing over the Internet | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Online conferencing services fall under internet telecommunication services and are treated as OIDAR or telecom services with a uniform 18% GST rate; GST 2.0 continues the same slab. |
In everyday billing, service providers offering video conferencing services should apply 18% GST on taxable charges, mention SAC 998424 on invoices and follow the same code in GST records so that communication revenue is easy to track and explain.
Explore Other SAC Codes Under 9984
SAC 998424 sits under heading 9984, which groups internet access, telecom connectivity and related communication services used by individuals and organisations.
Below are the major related six-digit SAC codes under parent 9984.
For the 9984 group, this code will usually apply where the main offering is clearly video conferencing services. Other codes in the heading should be chosen when the service matches fixed line, mobile, pure data or another named category more closely.
Conclusion
This code is meant for video conferencing services where communication or content is delivered over the internet as a defined service. The code is generally taxed at 18% under GST, and using it consistently with the correct rate in % helps both providers and customers keep billing and compliance simple.
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