Lawyer / Advocate Ke Liye GST & Tax Summary
GST Applicable?
✅ Yes — 18% (firm services) / NIL (individual advocate to business = RCM)
Individual advocate services to business: recipient pays GST under RCM. Law firm: 18% FCM.
Income Tax
44ADA: 50% presumptive. Bar Council enrollment required. Annual income tax.
Mandatory Compliance
✅ GST (firm)/RCM (individual)
✅ Bar Council renewal
✅ Income Tax ITR
✅ Professional Tax
GST Guide for Lawyer / Advocate
📋 GST Rate: 18% (firm services) / NIL (individual advocate to business = RCM) | Threshold: ₹20L (services)
GST registration mandatory ho jaata hai jab Lawyer / Advocate ka annual turnover ₹20 lakh cross kare. Individual advocate services to business: recipient pays GST under RCM. Law firm: 18% FCM.
- Monthly GSTR-3B filing (20th of following month)
- GSTR-1 outward supply details (11th of month)
- Annual GSTR-9 (December 31)
Income Tax for Lawyer / Advocate
44ADA: 50% presumptive. Bar Council enrollment required. Annual income tax.
💡 Section 44ADA Benefit: Lawyer / Advocate Section 44ADA ke under eligible professional hai. Matlab: gross receipts ka sirf 50% taxable income mana jaata hai — remaining 50% automatically deemed expenses.
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