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PSARA licence: state-issued, valid 5 years, ₹25,000-1,00,000 fees varying by state. GST: 18% on security services. Reverse charge applies if agency is unregistered + recipient is registered. PF + ESI mandatory for 20+ employees / 10+ employees respectively.
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Why this matters for security agencies
Private security agencies (manned guarding, executive protection, event security) in India operate under the PSARA Act 2005 — mandatory state licence. FilingLab handles end-to-end security agency compliance — PSARA registration, GST (18% on security services), TDS u/s 194C on contracts, PF / ESI for guards (mandatory 20+ employees), and payroll processing. Reverse charge GST applies for unregistered security agencies supplying to registered businesses (Notification 13/2017-CT).
Audience-specific note
PSARA licence: state-issued, valid 5 years, ₹25,000-1,00,000 fees varying by state. GST: 18% on security services. Reverse charge applies if agency is unregistered + recipient is registered. PF + ESI mandatory for 20+ employees / 10+ employees respectively.
GST REG-01 filing on GSTN portal
GSTIN allotment and certificate download
HSN / SAC code selection support
Invoice template (Tally + Excel + Zoho Books)
First GSTR-3B / GSTR-1 filing free
Departmental query (notice / SCN) response
GSTIN in 3–5 days. No government fee, no surprises.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, business details — uploaded to our secure vault.
1 day
02
FilingLab
HSN/SAC mapping
We classify every product/service under the correct HSN/SAC for your invoice template.
1 day
03
FilingLab
GST REG-01 filing
Application submitted on the GSTN portal with all attachments.
Same day
04
Govt
Officer review
GST officer examines. May raise clarification (typically 30% of cases).
3–5 days
IF REJECTED
GSTN officer may ask for additional address proof. We respond within 24 hours and resubmit.
05
Govt
GSTIN issuance
15-digit GSTIN allotted. Certificate downloaded and shared via Whatsapp.
1 day
06
FilingLab
First return + invoice setup
We set up your invoice template (Tally + Excel) and file your first GSTR-3B free.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, business details — uploaded to our secure vault.
02
FilingLab
· 1 day
HSN/SAC mapping
We classify every product/service under the correct HSN/SAC for your invoice template.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
GST REG-01 filing
Application submitted on the GSTN portal with all attachments.
04
Govt
· 3–5 days
Officer review
GST officer examines. May raise clarification (typically 30% of cases).
IF REJECTED
GSTN officer may ask for additional address proof. We respond within 24 hours and resubmit.
05
Govt
· 1 day
GSTIN issuance
15-digit GSTIN allotted. Certificate downloaded and shared via Whatsapp.
06
FilingLab
· Same day
First return + invoice setup
We set up your invoice template (Tally + Excel) and file your first GSTR-3B free.
Private Security Agencies Regulation Act 2005. Mandatory state-level licence for any security agency supplying manpower. ₹25k-1L state fees + 5-year validity.
18% normal rate. If your agency is unregistered + customer is GST-registered, reverse charge applies (customer pays GST). Once you cross ₹20 lakh, register and bill normally.
PF: mandatory if 20+ employees. ESI: 10+ employees with salary ≤ ₹21,000. Most security agencies cross both thresholds quickly.
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