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# SAC Codes

> Services Accounting Codes for GST service classification

## Overview

SAC (Services Accounting Codes) is used to classify services for GST purposes in India. It provides a systematic way to identify and categorize different types of services for taxation and compliance.

## Key Features

* **Service Focus**: Specifically designed for service classification
* **6-Digit Code**: Structured classification system
* **GST Compliance**: Mandatory for service providers under GST
* **Industry Coverage**: Covers all service sectors comprehensively

## Statistics

| Level         | Count |
| ------------- | ----- |
| Chapters      | 12    |
| Headings      | 99    |
| Service Codes | 425+  |

## SAC Structure

```
998313
├──┼──┤
│  └ Service sub-category
└ Chapter (99 = Services)
```

## Major Service Categories

| Code | Category        | Description                 |
| ---- | --------------- | --------------------------- |
| 9931 | Construction    | Building, civil engineering |
| 9954 | Accommodation   | Hotels, lodging             |
| 9963 | Food Services   | Restaurants, catering       |
| 9964 | Transport       | Passenger and goods         |
| 9965 | Goods Transport | Freight, logistics          |
| 9966 | Vehicle Rental  | Car hire, leasing           |
| 9971 | Financial       | Banking, insurance          |
| 9972 | Real Estate     | Property services           |
| 9973 | Leasing         | Equipment rental            |
| 9981 | Research        | R\&D services               |
| 9982 | Legal           | Legal, accounting           |
| 9983 | IT Services     | Software, consulting        |

## Common IT/Tech SAC Codes

| Code   | Description                  |
| ------ | ---------------------------- |
| 998311 | IT consulting services       |
| 998312 | IT design and development    |
| 998313 | IT infrastructure management |
| 998314 | IT support services          |
| 998315 | Software licensing           |
| 998316 | Web hosting                  |
| 998319 | Other IT services            |

## Using SAC in FQL

```fql theme={null}
# Search by exact SAC code
saccd == '998313'

# Search by SAC description
sdesc CONTAINS 'IT services'

# Find IT service providers in a state
saccd == '998313' AND state == 'Karnataka' AND Status == 'Active'

# Multiple SAC codes
saccd IN ['998311', '998312', '998313']
```

## API Endpoint

Look up SAC codes via the API:

```bash theme={null}
GET /api/reference/sac
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN
```