GST Filing Software Varanasi — UP GST for Silk, Tourism, and Trade 2026

GST Filing Software Varanasi — UP GST for Silk, Tourism, and Trade 2026

Varanasi's GST compliance spans diverse sectors: Banarasi silk fabric and saree trade (5% GST), tourism and hospitality (5-18% depending on accommodation type), Ganges cruise services, handicraft exports, and the city's trading community. UP GSTIN prefix is 09. MICS provides affordable, accurate GST compliance for Varanasi's businesses.

Varanasi GST by Sector

Banarasi Silk

• Silk fabric: 5% GST (HSN 5007)
• Silk sarees: 5% GST when fabric; 12% on garment value if sold as garment above Rs. 1,000
• Job work: weaving job work — 12% GST on weaving charges
• GI-tagged silk: same GST rate, but GI documentation for export proof
• Export: Banarasi silk export via Delhi or directly — LUT for zero-rated export
• Composition: small weavers and traders below Rs. 1.5 crore can opt for composition

Tourism and Hotels

• Accommodation: 0% GST up to Rs. 999 room tariff (per day)
• Rs. 1,000-7,499: 12% GST
• Rs. 7,500 and above: 18% GST
• Restaurant in hotel: 5% GST (with credit restrictions)
• Tour operator: 5% GST on tour packages
• Boat service: GST on passenger vessel services

Handicraft Export

• Wood carvings, brassware, soapstone: GST on domestic sales, zero-rated on export
• DGFT schemes: advance licence, EPCG — GST exemption management
• Export documentation: customs invoice, packing list with HSN codes

General Trading

• UP SGST: standard goods and services GST
• GSTR-1: monthly B2B and B2C invoice reporting
• E-way bill: for goods movement above Rs. 50,000

MICS GST for Varanasi

• GST registration: new business GSTIN registration in UP
• Monthly filing: GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
• Annual return: GSTR-9 for above-threshold businesses
• Notice response: UP SGST officer communication support

Pricing

• Basic GST (small weavers/traders): Rs. 2,000/month
• Standard GST: Rs. 3,500-6,000/month
• Tourism/Hotel GST: Rs. 4,000-8,000/month

Contact for Varanasi GST: +91 9355273535 | admin@mics.asia