SAC code 998396

Service code in chapter 99 — All Services

SAC code

998396

Trademarks and franchises

Classification

Code type	SAC — Services Accounting Code
Level	Service code (6 digits)
Chapter 99	All Services
Heading 9983	Other professional, technical and business services
Service code 998396	Trademarks and franchises

Other codes under 9983

SAC code	Description
`998311`	Management consulting and management services including financial, strategic, human resources, marketing, operations and supply chain management
`998312`	Business consulting services including public relations services
`998313`	Information technology consulting and support services
`998314`	Information technology design and development services
`998315`	Hosting and information technology infrastructure provisioning services
`998316`	Information technology infrastructure and network management services
`998319`	Other information technology services nowhere else classified
`998321`	Architectural advisory services
`998322`	Architectural services for residential building projects
`998323`	Architectural services for non-residential building projects
`998324`	Historical restoration architectural services
`998325`	Urban planning services
`998326`	Rural land planning services
`998327`	Project site master planning services
`998328`	Landscape architectural services and advisory services
`998329`	Other architectural services, urban and land planning and landscape architectural services
`998331`	Engineering advisory services
`998332`	Engineering services for building projects
`998333`	Engineering services for industrial and manufacturing projects
`998334`	Engineering services for transportation projects
`998335`	Engineering services for power projects
`998336`	Engineering services for telecommunications and broadcasting projects
`998337`	Engineering services for waste management projects (hazardous and non-hazardous), for water, sewerage and drainage projects
`998338`	Engineering services for other projects nowhere else classified
`998339`	Project management services for construction projects
`998341`	Geological and geophysical consulting services
`998342`	Subsurface surveying services
`998343`	Mineral exploration and evaluation
`998344`	Surface surveying and map-making services
`998345`	Weather forecasting and meteorological services
`998346`	Technical testing and analysis services
`998347`	Certification of ships, aircraft, dams, and the like
`998348`	Certification and authentication of works of art
`998349`	Other technical and scientific services nowhere else classified
`998351`	Veterinary services for pet animals
`998352`	Veterinary services for livestock
`998359`	Other veterinary services nowhere else classified
`998361`	Advertising Services
`998362`	Purchase or sale of advertising space or time, on commission
`998363`	Sale of advertising space in print media (except on commission)

Using SAC 998396 in GST

On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (9983) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (998396) on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.

The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is SAC code 998396?

SAC code 998396 is the service code for: Trademarks and franchises.

What is the GST rate for SAC 998396?

GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for SAC 998396 before invoicing.

How many digits of SAC 998396 should I write on my invoice?

Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (9983) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (998396) on all invoices.