Indian Online Affiliate Marketers...

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Hello,

I'm looking forward to doing Affiliate Marketing online under 'Sole Proprietorship' in INDIA, which I am planning to incorporate shortly.

I want to know whether doing affiliate marketing, SEO, social media marketing, banner advertising, email marketing, paid advertising(ppc, ppv..) etc.. would require me to pay service taxes and will I be needed to get an IEC (IMPORT EXPORT CODE) for doing the same in INDIA??(or any other business license or sorts also)??

Is affiliate/Online Marketing done under sole proprietorship treated as 'selling your marketing/promotional services online across the world' and so will it be considered exporting your 'services' to affiliate networks/MErchants/Product owners ???

I have searched a great deal about this but havent got the exact answers. I wish to hear especially from affiliate marketers doing business from India who have experience with making money and dealing with taxes or anyone who can help me get exact answers.
#affiliate #affiliate marketers #import export code #indian #marketers #online #service tax
  • Profile picture of the author Samrath Gupta
    Hi- I'm from India too. Yes you will have to pay the taxes of the money you earn. No license or anything like that required if you are a Single person in IM biz.

    But if you are a company and in IM biz then I cant say about it!!
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    • Profile picture of the author trulymadly
      hello .. nice to see u here..thnx fr replying,

      even though m working as an individual n not any company, will my affiliate marketing be considered exporting my promotional/marketing services to the product owners when the affiliate networks/merchants for whom i will be affiliate to are outside india? ex: clickbooth

      for ex: arent even freelancing writing jobs at elance etc. are like exporting ur service to outside clients ??

      hence comes the question of paying taxes on ur money made to include 'service tax'as well??
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      • Profile picture of the author trulymadly
        if its considered as exporting of services is an import export code also needed?
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  • Profile picture of the author SDKwarrior
    Hello,

    I am doing affiliate marketing and other online activities for last 3 years and I am well aware of the taxation and licensing requirements.

    You can form a sole proprietary firm but you will also need an Import Export Licenses or else you will get in FEMA act.

    You don't have to pay service tax because export related services are exempted currently. Although you will need service tax no if your revenue goes above 10 lacks.

    If you have any more question hit me a pm.

    -SDK
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    • Profile picture of the author trulymadly
      Hello, Thanks a lot, n apologies cos I cant pm u cos it seems I'm not yet qualified here to do so.


      So I guess its not so necessary for even registering a proprietorship for doing online affiliate marketing even assuming if the income exceeds far from 10 lacs, and just have a savings account and operate as an individual, as this kind of entity isnt a separate 'company' here is what I have learned so far.

      Will getting an IEC no. right now as an individual and start doing the business be alright?

      n regarding service tax no. as u said wont be necessary til the income exceeds 10 lacs.

      and is there anything else(legalities) that I'll be needing at present besides 'IEC as an individual' to start doing the business?

      Thanks again.
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  • Profile picture of the author SDKwarrior
    Hello,

    Import export license is mandatory for doing affiliate marketing and offering a service out side of India. And according to my knowledge we can't apply as an individual although I am not sure.

    You have to seek an import export consultant and service tax consultant in your town. These guys hardly charge more than 2000 Rs and will give you details on your legislation requirements.

    I hope this help.

    -SDK
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    • Profile picture of the author trulymadly
      Originally Posted by SDKwarrior View Post

      Hello,

      Import export license is mandatory for doing affiliate marketing and offering a service out side of India. And according to my knowledge we can't apply as an individual although I am not sure.

      You have to seek an import export consultant and service tax consultant in your town. These guys hardly charge more than 2000 Rs and will give you details on your legislation requirements.

      I hope this help.

      -SDK




      Heyy thanx for all that info...

      However it seems an individual can also get an IEC(checked in elagaan.com).

      elagaan.com/business/import-export-code-iec

      elagaan.com/business/iec-import-export-code

      Although they are charging 5000 whereas it costs 20 times lesser if done without these services on your own through the dgft site.

      So along with this I should ask any CA or any business lawyer or consultant?
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      • Profile picture of the author Tirtha@Ted
        Hello, fellow warriors. I have recently read your post on the forum and was glad to know that you are form India as well.
        I am new to this world of Internet Marketing. As of now I am still exploring the avenues of Affiliate marketing. I would be immensely thankful if you would share a few tips for a newbie like me. I am really lost with all the information and am in need of some advice.
        Many thanks in advance!
        Ted
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  • Profile picture of the author Virtual Force
    Is this is worthy and we can earn?
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    • Profile picture of the author SDKwarrior
      Originally Posted by Virtual Force View Post

      Is this is worthy and we can earn?
      There are lots of Indian warriors how are earning good amount of money through affiliate marketing.

      Although I am not earning that big but I am averaging around $1500 to $2000 a month just with affiliate marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Samrath Gupta
    As much I know there is no need to pay get registered as a firm or anything for just doing AFFiliat MARketing !!

    Just pay the tax of earnings thats it !!

    The best bet will be to talk with a lawyer about this and tell him everything..... He will give you the ACCURATE answers !!
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    • Profile picture of the author SDKwarrior
      Originally Posted by Samrath Gupta View Post

      As much I know there is no need to pay get registered as a firm or anything for just doing AFFiliat MARketing !!

      Just pay the tax of earnings thats it !!

      The best bet will be to talk with a lawyer about this and tell him everything..... He will give you the ACCURATE answers !!
      Its great if its true.. And it would be even greater if I have met your CA before mine
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  • Profile picture of the author goneebo
    Would a WSO about tax information, for both global and USA Help?

    Written by a Famous CPA??
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