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Educational services up to higher secondary level are exempt from GST under Notification 12/2017-CT(R). Coaching for entrance exams (NEET, JEE, IAS, TNPSC) is taxable at 18%. Tuition centres with turnover above ₹20 lakh in services must register for GST.
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Why this matters for tuition centres
Tuition and after-school coaching is one of India's fastest-growing service sectors — Tamil Nadu alone has 80,000+ registered tuition centres. Most operate as sole proprietorships or single-teacher entities, but those crossing ₹20 lakh annual receipts are GST-mandatory and benefit from formalising as an OPC or LLP. FilingLab handles the structure decision, GST-exempt service registration where applicable (educational services up to higher secondary are exempt under Notification 12/2017), Shop Act, and PAN-based ITR filing.
Audience-specific note
Educational services up to higher secondary level are exempt from GST under Notification 12/2017-CT(R). Coaching for entrance exams (NEET, JEE, IAS, TNPSC) is taxable at 18%. Tuition centres with turnover above ₹20 lakh in services must register for GST.
GST REG-01 filing on GSTN portal
GSTIN allotment and certificate download
HSN / SAC code selection support
Invoice template (Tally + Excel + Zoho Books)
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Departmental query (notice / SCN) response
GSTIN in 3–5 days. No government fee, no surprises.
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FilingLab
Govt
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You
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, business details — uploaded to our secure vault.
1 day
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FilingLab
HSN/SAC mapping
We classify every product/service under the correct HSN/SAC for your invoice template.
1 day
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FilingLab
GST REG-01 filing
Application submitted on the GSTN portal with all attachments.
Same day
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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.
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Govt
GSTIN issuance
15-digit GSTIN allotted. Certificate downloaded and shared via Whatsapp.
1 day
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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.
School-curriculum tuition (Class 1-12) is exempt under Notification 12/2017. Coaching for entrance exams (NEET, JEE, TNPSC, IAS) is taxable at 18%.
Yes once monthly receipts exceed ₹1 lakh. Sole Proprietorship is fastest; OPC gives limited liability if you handle large student fee deposits. We help you choose.
Section 80C allows parents to claim up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction for tuition fees paid to schools/colleges (not coaching centres). Coaching fees are not deductible — we clarify when filing parent ITRs.
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