SAC code 998441

Service code in chapter 99 — All Services

SAC code

998441

News agency services to newspapers and periodicals

Classification

Code type	SAC — Services Accounting Code
Level	Service code (6 digits)
Chapter 99	All Services
Heading 9984	Telecommunications, broadcasting and information supply services
Service code 998441	News agency services to newspapers and periodicals

Other codes under 9984

SAC code	Description
`998411`	Carrier services
`998412`	Fixed telephony services
`998413`	Mobile telecommunications services
`998414`	Private network services
`998415`	Data transmission services
`998419`	Other telecommunications services including fax services, telex services nowhere else classified
`998421`	Internet backbone services
`998422`	Internet access services in wired and wireless mode
`998423`	Fax, telephony over the Internet
`998424`	Audio conferencing and video conferencing over the Internet
`998429`	Other internet telecommunications services nowhere else classified
`998431`	On-line text based information such as online books, newspapers, periodicals, directories and the like
`998432`	On-line audio content
`998433`	On-line video content
`998434`	Software downloads
`998435`	Supply consisting only of e-book
`998439`	Other on-line contents nowhere else classified
`998442`	Services of independent journalists and press photographers
`998443`	News agency services to audiovisual media
`998451`	Library services
`998452`	Operation services of public archives including digital archives
`998453`	Operation services of historical archives including digital archives
`998461`	Radio broadcast originals
`998462`	Television broadcast originals
`998463`	Radio channel programmes
`998464`	Television channel programmes
`998465`	Broadcasting services
`998466`	Home programme distribution services
`998469`	Other broadcasting, programming and programme distribution services

Using SAC 998441 in GST

On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (9984) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (998441) 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 998441?

SAC code 998441 is the service code for: News agency services to newspapers and periodicals.

What is the GST rate for SAC 998441?

GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for SAC 998441 before invoicing.

How many digits of SAC 998441 should I write on my invoice?

Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (9984) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (998441) on all invoices.