GST compliance is mandatory for educational and membership institutions above the threshold. Setting up compliant billing from day one saves you from costly penalties and rework.
GST Registration Basics
Institutes with annual turnover above ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh for special category states) must register for GST. Educational services have specific exemptions — check if your services qualify. Once registered, your GSTIN must appear on all invoices.
Invoice Format Requirements
GST-compliant invoices must include: your GSTIN, invoice number (sequential), date of issue, member details, description of services, HSN/SAC code, taxable value, CGST and SGST or IGST rates and amounts, and total amount. Digital invoices must be stored for 6 years.
Configuring Tax Rates
Education services typically attract 18% GST (SAC 999293). Some services may be exempt. Configure the correct rate for each fee component in your management software. The system should calculate tax automatically on every invoice.
Filing Returns
With digital invoicing, your software can generate the data needed for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns. Export the data in the required format and upload to the GST portal. Nxiora generates GST-compliant invoices with correct HSN codes and provides export formats for return filing.