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# Digital Archive under SAC Code 998452

Part of [SAC 9984: Telecommunications & broadcasting supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9984/).

Digital archive services under SAC 998452 cover the operation and management of archives that store documents, images, audio, video and records in physical or electronic form. Service providers help organisations organise, index, digitise and preserve their records so that information can be safely stored and easily retrieved when needed. This may include archive management for government bodies, companies, media houses and cultural institutions, and GST on such archive management services is determined using this SAC code and the applicable rate.

## 998452 SAC Code GST rate

For GST purposes, digital archive and records management services are treated as information and document management services. The taxable value generally includes annual management fees, project based digitisation charges, storage charges and retrieval fees billed to the client.

After the September 2025 revision, archive management and digital archiving services that do not fall under specific exemptions are normally covered by the standard 18% slab. Clients who are registered and use these services for their taxable business activities may be able to claim input tax credit on the GST paid, based on proper documentation.

**The table below explains the latest standard GST rate for SAC code 998452.**

| SAC code | Description | New GST rate (from 22 Sep 2025) | Old GST rate (till 21 Sep 2025) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 998452 | Operation services of public archives including digital archives | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Operation of public archives is mapped at 18% GST in SAC wise tables, distinct from the library exemption; these services keep the standard 18% slab in the new structure. |

In day to day billing, archive service providers should clearly describe the archive management or digitisation work, apply 18% GST where liable and mention SAC 998452 so that the nature of the service is transparent.

## Practical classification guidance

This code is usually applied when the main service is managing archives or long term records for clients. Other SAC codes in the 9984 heading may fit better where the primary supply is an online information portal, digital content subscription, news agency feed or broadcasting service rather than archive operations.

## Conclusion

This code is meant for digital archive services that involve organising, preserving and managing records and content, often in a digitised form. Such services are generally taxed at 18% under GST when not exempt, and using the appropriate code with the correct rate in % helps organisations keep their compliance and cost records clear. Because archives often mix physical and digital work, businesses should document their contracts well and obtain professional advice in borderline cases.

## Explore more

### Other SAC services under 9984

- [998411: Carrier](https://busy.in/sac-code-998411/)
- [998412: Fixed Line Telephone](https://busy.in/sac-code-998412/)
- [998413: Mobile Telecom](https://busy.in/sac-code-998413/)
- [998414: Private Network](https://busy.in/sac-code-998414/)
- [998415: Data Transmission](https://busy.in/sac-code-998415/)
- [998419: Telecommunication](https://busy.in/sac-code-998419/)
- [998421: Internet Backbone](https://busy.in/sac-code-998421/)
- [998422: Broadband Internet](https://busy.in/sac-code-998422/)
- [998423: Online Fax](https://busy.in/sac-code-998423/)
- [998424: Video Conferencing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998424/)
- [998429: Internet Telecom](https://busy.in/sac-code-998429/)
- [998431: Online Information](https://busy.in/sac-code-998431/)
- [998432: Online Audio Streaming](https://busy.in/sac-code-998432/)
- [998433: Online Video Streaming](https://busy.in/sac-code-998433/)
- [998434: Software Download](https://busy.in/sac-code-998434/)
- [998435: E Book Download](https://busy.in/sac-code-998435/)
- [998439: Digital Content](https://busy.in/sac-code-998439/)
- [998441: News Agency](https://busy.in/sac-code-998441/)
- [998442: Independent Journalist](https://busy.in/sac-code-998442/)
- [998443: Audiovisual News](https://busy.in/sac-code-998443/)
- [998451: Library](https://busy.in/sac-code-998451/)
- [998453: Historical Archive](https://busy.in/sac-code-998453/)
- [998461: Radio Broadcasting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998461/)
- [998462: Television Broadcast](https://busy.in/sac-code-998462/)
- [998463: Radio Channel](https://busy.in/sac-code-998463/)
- [998464: Television Programmes](https://busy.in/sac-code-998464/)
- [998465: Broadcasting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998465/)
- [998466: DTH](https://busy.in/sac-code-998466/)

### 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/)