GST Compliance Architect for SaaS-Marketplace Hybrid
Budget: ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 INR
I run a usage-based SaaS platform and we are about to roll out a marketplace module for Indian merchants. To keep both revenue streams clean and audit-ready, I need a Chartered Accountant who can blueprint GST compliance, invoicing logic, payment flows, and seller financial obligations for a hybrid SaaS + marketplace model.
Scope of Work
1) Map every transaction type—subscription usage, seller payouts, commissions, refunds—against the correct GST treatment, including place-of-supply rules, TDS/TCS under Section 194-O, and marketplace-specific obligations.
2) Design a billing architecture that supports e-invoicing, auto-population of GSTR-1/3B, and reconciliation with the GSTN via API.
3) Establish payment workflows that split funds at source (buyer → escrow → seller/commission/GST) while keeping books consistent in Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or a similar ERP.
Define financial, tax, and compliance clauses required in seller agreements, including:
1) GST responsibilities and registration requirements
2) Invoicing obligations (seller → customer)
3) Commission, settlement, and payout terms
4) TDS/TCS handling under Section 194-O
5) Refunds, chargebacks, and financial liability
6) Record-keeping and audit requirements
7) Produce clear flowcharts, sample invoices, seller compliance requirements, and a compliance checklist my engineering team can implement without ambiguity.
Acceptance Criteria
1) Written workflow diagrams covering all tax scenarios.
2) Sample JSON/XML payloads for e-invoice generation.
3) A step-by-step compliance calendar highlighting monthly, quarterly, and annual filings.
4) Financial & tax clause checklist for seller agreements (for legal drafting).
5) A 30-minute hand-off call to address developer questions.
GST adherence is the single most critical factor, so I will prioritise applicants who have demonstrable experience guiding marketplaces or SaaS providers through India’s e-invoicing and GST landscape. In your proposal, focus on the relevant assignments you have completed—no lengthy project pitches needed.
Scope of Work
1) Map every transaction type—subscription usage, seller payouts, commissions, refunds—against the correct GST treatment, including place-of-supply rules, TDS/TCS under Section 194-O, and marketplace-specific obligations.
2) Design a billing architecture that supports e-invoicing, auto-population of GSTR-1/3B, and reconciliation with the GSTN via API.
3) Establish payment workflows that split funds at source (buyer → escrow → seller/commission/GST) while keeping books consistent in Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or a similar ERP.
Define financial, tax, and compliance clauses required in seller agreements, including:
1) GST responsibilities and registration requirements
2) Invoicing obligations (seller → customer)
3) Commission, settlement, and payout terms
4) TDS/TCS handling under Section 194-O
5) Refunds, chargebacks, and financial liability
6) Record-keeping and audit requirements
7) Produce clear flowcharts, sample invoices, seller compliance requirements, and a compliance checklist my engineering team can implement without ambiguity.
Acceptance Criteria
1) Written workflow diagrams covering all tax scenarios.
2) Sample JSON/XML payloads for e-invoice generation.
3) A step-by-step compliance calendar highlighting monthly, quarterly, and annual filings.
4) Financial & tax clause checklist for seller agreements (for legal drafting).
5) A 30-minute hand-off call to address developer questions.
GST adherence is the single most critical factor, so I will prioritise applicants who have demonstrable experience guiding marketplaces or SaaS providers through India’s e-invoicing and GST landscape. In your proposal, focus on the relevant assignments you have completed—no lengthy project pitches needed.
Related categories:
Accounting
Tax Law
Financial Analysis
Tax Compliance
Compliance Engineering
Financial Consulting
Invoicing
SaaS