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# Temporary Staffing under SAC Code 998514

Part of [SAC 9985: Support services to business](https://busy.in/sac-code-9985/).

Temporary staffing services under this SAC code focus on short term workforce needs. A temp staffing agency deploys workers for limited periods such as seasonal peaks, events or to cover staff on leave, while day to day work is supervised by the client. Using this SAC code for temporary staffing helps businesses track short term manpower costs separately from permanent recruitment and other HR services. This clarity is useful when reviewing HR budgets and GST working at year end.

## 998514 SAC Code GST rate

From a GST standpoint, temporary staffing is treated as supply of manpower and HR services. The taxable value generally includes service charges based on headcount, mark up on wages, administrative fees and agreed reimbursements linked to the deployment.

Before the September 2025 GST changes, temporary staffing services were usually taxed at the standard rate. After the restructuring of slabs, these services remain within the 18% GST slab in ordinary taxable cases, because they are considered business support and manpower supply services.

**The table below summarises the latest standard GST rate for this SAC code.**

| SAC code | Description | New GST rate (from 22 Sep 2025) | Old GST rate (till 21 Sep 2025) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 998514 | Temporary staffing services | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Temporary staffing services carry 18% GST in current employment-services summaries. This remains part of the standard 18% services bucket under the 5% / 18% / 40% regime. |

Temp staffing agencies should mention SAC 998514 on invoices, show deployment details clearly and charge 18% GST where tax is applicable, so that clients can map short term manpower expenses correctly in their books and GST working.

## Practical classification guidance

This particular code is best used when assignments are clearly temporary in nature and workers are engaged for short durations. Where the arrangement shifts towards long term deployment, temp to perm conversion, full payroll outsourcing or shared employer models, other SAC codes from the same heading are usually more accurate.

## Conclusion

This SAC code is meant for temporary staffing services where agencies support short term workforce requirements without adding employees to the client’s rolls. These services are commonly taxed at 18% GST under the standard slab. Choosing the correct code and rate helps both the staffing provider and the client maintain clear records of seasonal and project based manpower costs and avoid confusion during GST assessments. For mixed models that combine temp and permanent hiring, it is useful to review contracts and billings carefully.

## Explore more

### Other SAC services under 9985

- [998511: Executive Search Firm](https://busy.in/sac-code-998511/)
- [998512: Recruitment Agency](https://busy.in/sac-code-998512/)
- [998513: Contract Staffing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998513/)
- [998515: Payroll Outsourcing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998515/)
- [998516: Temp To Perm Staffing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998516/)
- [998517: Co Employment](https://busy.in/sac-code-998517/)
- [998519: Labour Supply](https://busy.in/sac-code-998519/)
- [998521: Investigation](https://busy.in/sac-code-998521/)
- [998522: Security Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998522/)
- [998523: Security System Installation](https://busy.in/sac-code-998523/)
- [998524: Armoured Car](https://busy.in/sac-code-998524/)
- [998525: Security Guard](https://busy.in/sac-code-998525/)
- [998526: Dog Training](https://busy.in/sac-code-998526/)
- [998527: Polygraph Test](https://busy.in/sac-code-998527/)
- [998528: Fingerprinting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998528/)
- [998529: Security](https://busy.in/sac-code-998529/)
- [998531: Disinfection](https://busy.in/sac-code-998531/)
- [998532: Window Cleaning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998532/)
- [998533: Cleaning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998533/)
- [998534: Water Tank Cleaning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998534/)
- [998535: Sterilization](https://busy.in/sac-code-998535/)
- [998536: Chimney Cleaning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998536/)
- [998537: Exterior Building Cleaning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998537/)
- [998538: Vehicle Cleaning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998538/)
- [998539: Professional Cleaning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998539/)
- [998540: Packaging](https://busy.in/sac-code-998540/)
- [998541: Parcel Packing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998541/)
- [998542: Coin Packing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998542/)
- [998549: Packaging Solutions](https://busy.in/sac-code-998549/)
- [998551: Travel Reservation](https://busy.in/sac-code-998551/)
- [998552: Tour Package Booking](https://busy.in/sac-code-998552/)
- [998553: Convention Centre Booking](https://busy.in/sac-code-998553/)
- [998554: Cinema Ticket Booking](https://busy.in/sac-code-998554/)
- [998555: Tour Operator](https://busy.in/sac-code-998555/)
- [998556: Tourist Guide](https://busy.in/sac-code-998556/)
- [998557: Tourism Promotion](https://busy.in/sac-code-998557/)
- [998559: Travel Management](https://busy.in/sac-code-998559/)
- [998591: Credit Rating](https://busy.in/sac-code-998591/)
- [998592: Collection Agency](https://busy.in/sac-code-998592/)
- [998593: Customer Support](https://busy.in/sac-code-998593/)
- [998594: Office Administration](https://busy.in/sac-code-998594/)
- [998595: Mailing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998595/)
- [998596: Event Management](https://busy.in/sac-code-998596/)
- [998597: Landscape Maintenance](https://busy.in/sac-code-998597/)
- [998598: Information](https://busy.in/sac-code-998598/)
- [998599: Business Support](https://busy.in/sac-code-998599/)

### 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/)