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GST invoice format and SAC code for mutual fund distributor commission

The fields a mutual fund distributor's tax invoice must carry, the rate to charge, CGST/SGST vs IGST, and the SAC code question, in plain English.

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The rate, in one line

Your brokerage is taxed at 18% GST, charged by you to the fund house (AMC) under forward charge. It is CGST plus SGST when the AMC is in your own state, and IGST when it is in another state.

What the invoice must contain

FieldWhat goes in it
Supplier (you)Your name and address, ARN, GSTIN and PAN.
RecipientFund house name, address, state and GSTIN.
Invoice no. and dateA unique serial number for the period, and the date.
Place of supplyThe recipient's state and state code.
Description and SACDistribution commission for the month, with the SAC code.
Taxable valueThe brokerage, exclusive of GST.
GSTCGST and SGST at 9% each in your state, or IGST at 18% for another state.
TotalThe total invoice value in figures and in words.
SignatureName of the signatory, designation or status, and the signature.

The SAC code: use 997152

Mutual fund distribution sits under GST heading 9971 (financial and related services) at 18%. The correct SAC code for a distributor's commission is 997152, and it is what registrar indicative invoices carry.

997152

Correct for MFD commission. Brokerage and related securities services, which covers mutual fund distribution.

997164

Not this one. 997164 is pension fund management, a different service. It is sometimes cited online by mistake.

Please note: this is general information, not tax advice. The 18% rate applies across heading 9971, but the SAC still affects the AMC's input tax credit, so use 997152 and confirm with your tax advisor if in doubt.
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When to raise and upload it

One invoice per fund house each month. KFIN and CAMS open an upload window from about the 7th to the 15th, and the GST on your brokerage is paid only after a valid signed invoice is uploaded and accepted. An invoice once raised cannot simply be reversed; a correction needs a credit note.

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Common questions

Is GST charged under reverse charge?

No. The distributor charges GST to the AMC under forward charge and shows it on the invoice.

CGST and SGST, or IGST?

CGST and SGST when you and the fund house are in the same state. IGST when the fund house is in a different state. The total is 18% either way.

How do I file on each registrar?

See the KFIN guide and the CAMS guide.