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Foreign Tour Operator selling outside India: 0% GST, no compliance burden in India. Foreign-tour package above ₹7 lakh: 5% TCS at point of sale. RBI FFMC licence needed for currency exchange.
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Why this matters for tour operators
Tour operators face one of India's most complex GST regimes — outbound tour packages 5% (no ITC), inbound 5% (with ITC option), domestic 5% (or 18% with ITC), forex services 1.4% on gross. FilingLab handles tour-operator GST setup, IATA agency accreditation if needed, registration with Ministry of Tourism (RNR — Recognised Tour Operator), TCS on foreign-tour packages above ₹7 lakh (Section 206C(1G)), and forex compliance (FFMC licence for currency exchange).
Audience-specific note
Foreign Tour Operator selling outside India: 0% GST, no compliance burden in India. Foreign-tour package above ₹7 lakh: 5% TCS at point of sale. RBI FFMC licence needed for currency exchange.
Aadhaar-based ANF-2A filing on DGFT portal
IEC certificate download
Annual KYC update support
Duty drawback / EPCG advisory
DGFT 10-digit code in 5-7 days. Lifetime validity with annual KYC update.
You
FilingLab
Govt
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You
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.
1 day
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FilingLab
ANF-2A filing
Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.
Same day
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Govt
DGFT review
DGFT verifies and issues IEC.
5–7 days
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FilingLab
IEC certificate + advisory
Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.
1 day
01
You
· 1 day
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.
02
FilingLab
· Same day
ANF-2A filing
Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.
03
Govt
· 5–7 days
DGFT review
DGFT verifies and issues IEC.
04
FilingLab
· 1 day
IEC certificate + advisory
Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.
Domestic: 5% without ITC OR 18% with ITC. Inbound: 5% (or 18% with ITC). Outbound: 5% on services to Indian client. Foreign tourists buying outside India: 0%.
Yes — 5% TCS on tour package above ₹7 lakh under Section 206C(1G). Tour operator collects and deposits.
Optional but recommended — gives Ministry of Tourism certification, opens up govt tender access, and is mandatory for some inbound foreign-tourist arrangements.