Tax and money questions, answered clearly

Short answers to the money and tax questions people in India ask most often. Each answer states the law and year it applies to and links to official sources.

Is GST registration compulsory for every freelancer? No. A freelancer who only supplies services must register once aggregate turnover in a financial year crosses Rs 20 lakh, or Rs 10 lakh…
Do I charge GST on work for foreign clients? Usually not. Services provided to a client outside India are generally exports of services, which are zero-rated under GST. That means 0% GST, as…

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