Video Conferencing 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.

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998424 SAC Code GST Rate

Review old and new GST rates for Video Conferencing under 998424 SAC Code.

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.

SAC Code

998424

Description

Audio conferencing and video conferencing over the Internet

New Rate

18 %
Standard

Old Rate

18 %

Notes

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.

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Practical Classification Guidance

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.