GST on Publication Charges
About GST Charges
JMVRA Publication charges 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on publication fees, in compliance with Government of India GST regulations. The charge shown on the fees page is the total inclusive amount — there is nothing added at checkout.
Yes — 18% GST is applicable on online publication. The publication charge quoted for Indian authors already includes that GST: you are not billed the fee and then the tax separately — ₹971 INR is the complete amount payable, made up of the basic fee of ₹822.88 and GST of ₹148.12.
How the Total Breaks Down
Total Payable
₹971 INR — the amount an Indian author actually pays, GST included.
Taxable Value
₹822.88 — the publication charge before tax, derived as total ÷ 1.18.
18% GST
₹148.12 — the tax contained within the total, shown separately on your invoice.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Taxable value (publication charge) | ₹822.88 |
| Add: GST @ 18% | ₹148.12 |
| Total payable | ₹971 INR |
Where the GST on Publication Fees Applies
The stages of a paper’s journey this policy governs are highlighted.
Applies at: Accept
GST on Publication Fees in Brief
This page explains how Goods and Services Tax applies to publication charges and how the tax component appears on receipts.
Knowing how GST is calculated helps you claim reimbursement from your institution or funder with the right documentation.
GST on Publication Fees: Common Questions
Does GST apply to publication fees?
Can I get a GST invoice?
Quick answers on GST
Is GST added on top of the fee I see?
No. The charge shown for Indian authors is the total inclusive amount; the basic fee and the 18% GST inside it are shown above.
Can I get a GST invoice for my institution?
Yes — a GST invoice showing the taxable value and the tax separately is issued on request. E-mail your registration ID and, if it must appear on the invoice, your GSTIN.
Does GST apply to the international (USD) fee?
The international fee is quoted in US dollars as one amount; ask the editorial office for an invoice if your institution needs one.
Do the optional add-ons include GST too?
Prices for the DOI, printed certificates and the hard copy are listed on their own page; ask for an invoice with the add-on named if you need the tax shown separately.
Related pages
Need the invoice in a particular format?
Send your registration ID, the institution name and the GSTIN to print on it; invoices are e-mailed as PDF.
