Fingerprinting 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.

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998528 SAC Code GST Rate

Review old and new GST rates for Fingerprinting under 998528 SAC Code.

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.

SAC Code

998528

Description

Fingerprinting services

New Rate

18 %
Standard

Old Rate

18 %

Notes

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.

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Practical Classification Guidance

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.

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.