{"id":4198,"date":"2026-05-29T20:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=4198"},"modified":"2026-05-29T20:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:47:49","slug":"sac-code-zoho-books","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/sac-code-zoho-books\/","title":{"rendered":"SAC Code"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.gt-body{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.75}.gt-def{border-left:4px solid #E8650A;padding:16px 20px;background:#fff8f4;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;margin:0 0 32px;font-size:1.05rem}.gt-section{margin:0 0 36px}.gt-section h2{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;color:#0A1628;font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 12px}.gt-example-box{background:#f0f4ff;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 32px}.gt-example-box strong{color:#2563EB}.gt-related-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 32px}.gt-related-pill{background:#f7f4ef;border:1px solid #ddd8cf;border-radius:20px;padding:6px 16px;font-size:.875rem;color:#0A1628;text-decoration:none}.gt-faq-item{border:1px solid #ddd8cf;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 12px}<\/style>\n<div class=\"gt-body\">\n<div class=\"gt-def\">A SAC (Service Accounting Code) in Zoho Books is a 6-digit code assigned to service items that classifies the type of service under India&#8217;s GST framework, required on all invoices for services and used in GST return filings to identify service categories and tax rates.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-section\">\n<h2>SAC Codes vs. HSN Codes in Zoho Books<\/h2>\n<p>While HSN codes classify physical goods, SAC codes classify services. Both are required on GST invoices in India. In Zoho Books, when you set an item&#8217;s type to Service, the HSN Code field becomes the SAC Code field. The entry is the same: a 6-digit numeric code. Common SAC codes include 998313 (IT infrastructure management services), 997211 (rental of residential and commercial property), and 997221 (freight transport by road). Your specific services may have more granular codes under each chapter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-section\">\n<h2>SAC Codes on Invoices<\/h2>\n<p>Every service invoice in Zoho Books displays the SAC code for each line item. For the invoice to be valid under GST, the SAC code must be correct and match the service actually delivered. An incorrect SAC code that attracts a lower tax rate than the correct code is a GST compliance risk; if discovered during an audit, it can result in demand notices for the difference in tax plus interest and penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-section\">\n<h2>SAC Codes for e-Invoicing<\/h2>\n<p>For businesses above the e-invoicing threshold, Zoho Books submits each invoice to the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP). The IRP validates that a SAC code is present for service items and an HSN code is present for goods items. An invoice without the required code will be rejected by the IRP, preventing IRN generation. This makes correct SAC code setup in the Zoho Books item master critical for businesses above the e-invoice threshold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-example-box\"><strong>Industry:<\/strong> Consulting \u2014 A Pune management consulting firm has three service categories: Strategy Consulting (SAC 998311), IT Consulting (SAC 998313), and Training (SAC 999293). Each is a separate item in Zoho Books with its own SAC code and GST rate (18% for all three). The correct SAC code ensures the GSTR-1 categorises each invoice in the right section.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-related-pills\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/hsn-code-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">HSN Code<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/item-books-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">Item<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/gst-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">GST<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/e-invoice-irn-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">e-Invoice<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-faq-item\"><strong>What is SAC Code in Zoho Books?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A SAC code in Zoho Books is a 6-digit service classification code assigned to service items, required on GST invoices to identify the type of service and the applicable GST rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-faq-item\"><strong>How do I find the correct SAC code for my services in Zoho Books?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use the CBIC GST portal&#8217;s SAC code search. Common codes include 998314 for IT software services and 997211 for property rental. Enter the code in the SAC Code field of each service item in Zoho Books.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A SAC (Service Accounting Code) in Zoho Books is a 6-digit code assigned to service items that classifies the type of service\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"seo_title":"SAC Code | Zoho Books Glossary","seo_description":"SAC codes in Zoho Books classify services for GST. Learn what SAC codes are, how to find the right code, and how to assign them to service items.","seo_keyword":"sac code zoho books","seo_faqs":"[{\"q\": \"What is SAC Code in Zoho Books?\", \"a\": \"A SAC (Service Accounting Code) in Zoho Books is a 6-digit code that classifies services under GST. 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