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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.
State-specific Shop Act application
Premise inspection coordination (where required)
Licence download
Renewal reminders
Five stages, SLA-tracked, with a named CA who replies in under 12 minutes during business hours.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
1 day
02
FilingLab
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
2 days
03
FilingLab
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
Same day
04
Govt
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
5–15 days
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
04
Govt
· 5–15 days
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
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.
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