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AdSense / Meta: foreign export under LUT (zero-rated). Brand deals: 18% GST. Equipment (camera, mic, lights): 15% depreciation. Section 44ADA available if receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh.
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Why this matters for youtubers & content creators
India's creator economy crosses ₹15,000 crore — YouTubers, Instagram creators, podcasters earn from AdSense, brand deals, affiliate commissions, course sales. Tax treatment: business or profession (depending on activity). GST mandatory above ₹20 lakh. AdSense / Meta payments are foreign-currency exports under LUT. FilingLab handles creator-specific filing — ITR-3, GST + LUT, brand-deal invoicing, equipment depreciation.
Audience-specific note
AdSense / Meta: foreign export under LUT (zero-rated). Brand deals: 18% GST. Equipment (camera, mic, lights): 15% depreciation. Section 44ADA available if receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh.
GST registration (if applicable)
MSME / Udyam registration
Shop & Establishment Act licence
Current account opening kit
PAN-linked business documentation
Free invoice template (Tally + Excel)
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.
Business income from foreign company (Google US). Zero-rated export under GST (LUT route). Income tax: regular slab rates or 44ADA / 44AD presumptive.
Yes — Class 41 (entertainment / educational services). Channel names get plagiarised constantly. ₹4,500 govt + our ₹7,999 fee.
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