Business · 1h ago
India's agency premium: 20% or 42% depending on your GST status
A development agency reveals that the real cost difference between freelancers and agencies in India hinges on GST registration, not sticker prices. For GST-registered businesses, the agency premium is 20%; for unregistered clients, it jumps to 42%. The post also warns about TDS under Section 194J, a common source of payment disputes.
Meridian48 take
The article's transparency is refreshing, but the core insight—that tax status skews cost comparisons—is specific to Indian tax law and may not generalize.
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The agency premium in India is 20% or 42% - and it depends on your GST registration, not their price →
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