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GST on web hosting
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Web hosting in India is charged 18% GST under SAC 998315. Within one state the invoice splits it into 9% CGST and 9% SGST; across states it shows 18% IGST. A GST-registered business can claim it as input credit if its GSTIN is on the invoice. On WebJi®'s ₹299 monthly plan the tax is ₹53.82.
For business owners, agencies and accountants who need to read a hosting invoice, claim input credit or budget the tax.
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What GST rate applies to web hosting in India?
Web hosting in India is taxed at 18% GST; it is a service and sits on neither the 5% nor the 12% schedule. The 18% is worked on the taxable value, meaning the plan price after any discount and before tax.
The split on the invoice depends on place of supply, not on a second rate. When the supplier's GST registration and the buyer are in the same state, the bill shows 9% CGST and 9% SGST. When they are in different states, it shows 18% IGST. The buyer pays 18% in both cases.
| Supplier and buyer location | Tax lines printed | Total GST |
|---|---|---|
| Same state | 9% CGST + 9% SGST | 18% |
| Different states | 18% IGST | 18% |
| Union territory without legislature | 9% CGST + 9% UTGST | 18% |
How much GST do you pay on a WebJi® hosting plan?
On the ₹299 monthly Webji Launch plan, GST is ₹53.82, so the bill comes to ₹352.82. Every price in the switcher below is before 18% GST; the tax is added at checkout on Linux shared hosting and every other WebJi® product.
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18% GST added at checkout · every order button opens billing.webji.in · prices checked 14 November 2026.
| Plan and term | Price before GST | GST at 18% | Amount payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webji Launch, 1 month | ₹299 | ₹53.82 | ₹352.82 |
| Webji Turbo, 1 month | ₹399 | ₹71.82 | ₹470.82 |
| Webji Scale, 1 month | ₹699 | ₹125.82 | ₹824.82 |
| Webji Launch, 1 year | ₹2,868 | ₹516.24 | ₹3,384.24 |
| Webji Launch, 3 years | ₹6,804 | ₹1,224.72 | ₹8,028.72 |
A same-state buyer of the ₹299 plan sees ₹26.91 CGST and ₹26.91 SGST; a buyer in another state sees ₹53.82 IGST. The full price list for VPS, email and domains is on the WebJi® pricing page.
Which SAC code goes on a web hosting invoice?
Web hosting is classified under SAC 998315, "hosting and IT infrastructure provisioning services". Services carry a SAC (Services Accounting Code), not an HSN code, so anyone searching for a "hosting HSN code" is really looking for this number.
- Hosting, VPS and servers: SAC 998315 on the hosting line.
- Website design or development: a different SAC, which your CA assigns; it should not be booked under 998315.
- Domains and mailboxes: may carry their own codes; copy whatever the invoice prints.
- Your return: follows the SAC on the invoice, not the marketing name of the plan.
Can a business or agency claim input tax credit on hosting?
Yes, a GST-registered business can claim the 18% as input tax credit when the hosting is used for business and the tax invoice carries its GSTIN. The service must have been received and the supply must appear in your GSTR-2B for the period.
The credit depends on the invoice being right before it is issued. Save your 15-character GSTIN and legal name on the WebJi® billing profile before paying, because the invoice is generated from the account details at that moment. Hosting for a personal blog is not a business input, and your CA decides eligibility; WebJi® does not file returns for clients.
An agency whose own sales are exports under a letter of undertaking is still charged 18% on hosting bought in India. Whether that tax is credited or refunded is a question for the CA. Agencies billing clients for hosting they resell will find the margin side covered in reseller hosting cost in India, and freelancers raising their own bills can follow GST invoices for freelancers.
What GST applies when the hosting company is outside India?
A foreign host's dollar invoice usually shows no Indian GST, but a registered Indian business importing the service generally pays 18% IGST itself under reverse charge. That IGST can then be claimed as credit when the hosting serves the business.
Unregistered buyers and individuals fall under a different rule. Online services supplied from abroad to non-business recipients are OIDAR (online information database access and retrieval) services, where the foreign supplier is expected to register and charge GST. Either way, the dollar total is not the final Indian cost: add bank conversion charges and the tax, and give the foreign invoice to your CA. A WebJi® invoice is in INR with GST already charged, so no reverse charge is added on top.
Is TDS deducted on a hosting payment?
TDS is an income-tax deduction, separate from GST, and whether it applies to hosting depends on how your CA classifies the payment. Some accountants treat hosting as contract work, some as a technical service fee and some as rent for equipment; below the threshold for that section nothing is deducted.
WebJi® does not choose the section or publish a TDS rate for clients. Ask your CA to record one treatment in writing and apply it consistently to every hosting bill, so that your Form 26AS and the supplier's records match.
How do you get a GST invoice for WebJi® hosting?
Every paid WebJi® order produces a tax invoice in INR showing the supplier GSTIN, the SAC, the taxable value and the CGST/SGST or IGST lines. Your own GSTIN appears only if it was saved before payment.
- Sign in to the client area at billing.webji.in and enter your GSTIN and registered legal name on the billing profile.
- Place and pay the order in INR.
- Open the paid tax invoice, not the unpaid proforma that only requests payment.
- Check the legal name, GSTIN, SAC on the hosting line, taxable value and the tax split.
- Confirm the tax equals 18% of the taxable value, then download the PDF for your books.
If a GSTIN is missing or you need an older copy, email support@webji.services with the invoice number before your return is filed. Support runs 24/7 in Hindi and English, with an average first reply under 60 minutes.
Does the same GST apply to domains and business email?
Yes, domain registrations and mailbox plans are also charged 18% GST on a WebJi® invoice, though the SAC on those lines can differ from 998315. Prices on the domain registration and business email hosting pages are listed before tax in the same way. Being GST-registered changes whether you can claim the tax back, never the rate you are charged.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is web hosting exempt from GST for small businesses?
No. The exemption threshold decides whether a seller must register for GST, not whether a buyer pays it. An Indian registered host charges 18% to every customer, registered or not. An unregistered small business pays the tax but cannot claim it as input credit.
Can I add my GSTIN after paying for hosting?
Add it before payment wherever possible, because the invoice uses the billing details on the account when it is generated. If you paid without it, email support@webji.services with the invoice number straight away; a correction is not guaranteed once the period's return has been filed.
Why does my hosting invoice show IGST instead of CGST and SGST?
Because your billing address is in a different state from the supplier's GST registration. Inter-state supplies carry IGST at 18%; intra-state supplies split it into 9% CGST and 9% SGST. The amount you pay and the credit you can claim are the same.
Is GST charged on hosting renewals too?
Yes. Each renewal is a fresh supply and gets its own tax invoice with 18% GST on the renewal price. For multi-year terms paid upfront, the whole amount is taxed on the invoice raised at payment, as in the three-year Launch example above.
Do I need a GST invoice to claim hosting as a business expense?
For income-tax purposes, any valid bill supports the expense. For GST input credit, you need a proper tax invoice showing your GSTIN and the supply reflected in GSTR-2B. Ask your CA how the two treatments apply to your business.
Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges. This guide explains common treatment; confirm your own position with a chartered accountant.
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