This article is for buyers located in India.
Introduction
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax imposed by the Indian Government on sales of certain goods and services purchased by Indian resident private individuals. These services extend to online information database access and retrieval services (OIDAR) provided by non-residents.
Envato is registered for GST in India and charges GST to buyers resident in India from 12 April 2021.
FAQ for Buyers located in India
What rate of tax is applied?
The rate of tax applied to your purchase will be a flat rate of 18%.
Does GST apply to all items bought by an Indian resident?
No. GST applies to item purchases, the buyer fee and the handling fee. It does not apply to item support.
What if I am registered for GST in India?
GST applies to sales made by private individuals (non-taxable online recipients) located in India.
If you are registered for GST in India, please update your billing/tax information to record your GSTIN. If you do not provide a GSTIN, GST will apply to your purchase.
Envato will issue Indian customers with compliant GST invoices to ensure that they can declare the purchase on their GST return.
Where to find invoices?
All additional information regarding invoices can be found in the Buyer’s Guide.
You will also be able to see GST on your statement page which can be accessed through your account settings for all purchases completed after 12 April 2021.