Fingerprinting Services Under SAC Code 998528
Fingerprinting services under SAC code 998528 cover taking, storing and matching fingerprints for background checks, police verification, immigration and employee screening. Service providers capture clear prints using ink or digital devices and prepare records or reports for the client. These services help organisations confirm identity, prevent impersonation and maintain a proper audit trail for sensitive roles. Many private agencies and HR teams depend on such services during critical hiring.
Fingerprinting Services GST Rate for SAC Code 998528
Fingerprinting services are used to capture and verify unique biometric identity data. They are treated as investigation and security support services and are generally taxed at 18% with input tax credit allowed to eligible business recipients.
After the September 2025 revisions, fingerprinting stayed in the standard 18% slab. There was no new concessional entry created for these services, so agencies normally charge GST at 18% on their verification and reporting fees.
The table below highlights the current GST rate for SAC code 998528.
| Code | Description | Old GST Rate (till 21 Sep 2025) |
New GST Rate (from 22 Sep 2025) |
Notes on change / inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 998528 | Fingerprinting services | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Fingerprinting and similar forensic identity services follow the same 18% rate for 99852 security codes, with ITC allowed when used for taxable business. |
When issuing invoices for fingerprint capture or verification work, agencies should quote this SAC and apply 18% GST on the taxable amount. Proper classification helps clients track these costs under security or compliance budgets and simplifies reconciliation of GST credits.
Explore Other SAC Codes Under 9985
Fingerprinting is one of several specialised services housed within the 99852 investigation and security group, alongside investigation, guard services, consulting and polygraph testing.
These are the main related six-digit SAC codes under 99852.
If a mandate mainly involves broader background checks, site security, guard deployment or risk assessment, it is better to pick the appropriate SAC for that specific service. Correct coding makes it easier to explain security expenses and GST treatment during audits or reviews.
Conclusion
Fingerprinting services play a small but important role in identity verification and risk control for many Indian businesses. Under GST they fall in the 18% bracket with input tax credit generally available where the service is linked to taxable outward supplies. By using the right SAC and documenting each job properly, both agencies and clients can keep compliance under control.
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