GST Implication for Printing Press


Printing Press is one of the most important industries in our country.
There are various goods which are produced in this industry such as newspapers, books, labels, business cards, etc.
This article provides a brief explanation of how GST works in this Industry.

To Sum up

When the inputs are provided by the customer/publisher then the rates are as follows:


If GST % on goods is:

5% GST or NIL 5%
12% GST 12%
Other than the above two 18%

When the inputs used by the printer belong to him then the GST rates are as follows:

If GST % on goods is:

5% GST or NIL 12%
12% GST 12%
18% and above 18%

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Prepared By

Shraddha V

Date: 19/03/2020