{"id":1174,"date":"2026-08-04T17:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/?p=1174"},"modified":"2026-08-20T13:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T08:25:32","slug":"p1007-advertising-trade-fair-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/purpose-codes\/p1007-advertising-trade-fair-service\/","title":{"rendered":"P1007 : Advertising, trade fair service"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1174\" class=\"elementor elementor-1174\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-497fb312 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"497fb312\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38d932f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38d932f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\\\&quot;\"><strong>What is Purpose Code P1007?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>P1007 covers inward remittances received for two specific types of services: (1) advertising services \u2014 creating, producing, and placing advertisements for foreign clients across any media (print, digital, TV, outdoor); and (2) trade fair and exhibition services \u2014 organising, managing, or facilitating participation in trade fairs and business exhibitions for foreign clients.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Important: P1007 covers advertising and trade fairs only. Market research and public opinion polling, which are often bundled with advertising in common usage, have their own separate official code \u2014 P1016. If you are receiving payment for market research or consumer surveys, use P1016, not P1007. This is one of the most common misclassifications in the business services group. <br><a href=\"\/category\/purpose-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"351\">See all RBI purpose codes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022wp-block-heading\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\\\&quot;\"><strong>When to Use P100<\/strong>7<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Use P1006 when you receive foreign currency for management consultancy, business advisory, or PR services. Common scenarios:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list {\"className\":\"\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022wp-block-list\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022\"} --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li>An Indian advertising agency receiving fees from a foreign brand for creating and running advertising campaigns \u2014 TV commercials, digital ads, print campaigns, outdoor advertising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li>An Indian digital marketing agency receiving retainer fees from a foreign client for SEO, social media management, content marketing, and paid advertising management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li>An Indian trade fair organiser receiving fees from a foreign company for managing their participation at an Indian trade exhibition \u2014 stall design, logistics, networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li>&nbsp;An Indian events company receiving payment from a foreign client for organising a product launch, brand activation, or trade show presence in India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\\\&quot;\">\n<li>An Indian media buying company receiving fees from a foreign brand for planning and executing media placements across Indian channels and platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick check:<\/strong> Is the payment specifically for advertising (creating\/placing ads) or trade fair\/exhibition services? Use P1007. For market research, consumer surveys, and public opinion polling, use P1016 \u2014 that is a separate code. For business strategy consultancy, use P1006.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Wrong Code? Use These Instead<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>If your money is from\u2026<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Correct code to use<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Market research, consumer surveys, public opinion polling<\/td>\n<td><strong><strong>P1016<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business and management consultancy (strategic advice)<\/td>\n<td><strong><strong>P1006<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Publishing and printing services<\/td>\n<td><strong><strong>P1017<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>News agency services<\/td>\n<td><strong><strong>P0805<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Information subscriptions \/ research databases<\/td>\n<td><strong><strong>P0806<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022wp-block-heading\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\\\&quot;\"><strong><strong>Documents to Keep Ready<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Why you need it<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><strong>Agency agreement \/ project contract<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Confirms the advertising or trade fair service mandate and fee structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><strong>Campaign brief \/ event brief<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Documents the scope of advertising or exhibition work agreed with the foreign client<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><strong>Invoice \/ billing statement<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Records the fees charged for the advertising or trade fair services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><strong>Ad creatives \/ event completion report<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Evidence of the advertising or exhibition work delivered to the foreign client<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><strong>e-FIRA<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Official proof of inward remittance tagged P1007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>KYC documents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Standard requirement for the Indian advertising or events firm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022wp-block-heading\\u005c\\u005c\\u005c\\u0022\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\\\&quot;\"><strong>What is an e-FIRA \u2014 and Why Does It Matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>An e-FIRA (Electronic Foreign Inward Remittance Advice) is the official proof that foreign money entered India. It confirms the nature and purpose of the inflow, which matters for tax treatment, FEMA compliance, and audit trails.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your bank generates it automatically once the funds land. You can usually download it from your internet banking portal or request it at your Forex desk. The e-FIRA will reflect the correct purpose code, which your CA or accounts team will reference during filings.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Did you know? <\/strong> Some banks take days to issue an e-FIRA. With Remit Circle, you can download yours instantly \u2014 at no charge \u2014 the moment your payment is credited. \u2192 Get your free e-FIRA via Remit Circle<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Receive Inward Remittances Compliantly with Remit Circle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Getting the purpose code right on an inward remittance isn&#8217;t just a formality \u2014 a mismatch can cause payment holds, RBI queries, or incorrect tax treatment. Remit Circle is built to handle this for you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instant e-FIRA \u2014 <\/strong>Download your Foreign Inward Remittance Advice the moment funds are credited. No waiting on the bank, no Forex desk visits. Free.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Correct purpose code, every time \u2014 <\/strong>Remit Circle flags the right code for your transaction type before the payment is processed, so there are no mismatch holds at the bank.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Multi-currency support \u2014 <\/strong>Receive in USD, EUR, GBP, AUD and more. Funds settle directly into your Indian bank account at competitive rates.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compliance-ready records \u2014 <\/strong>Every transaction comes with a clean audit trail \u2014 purpose code, amount, date, counterparty \u2014 so you and your CA are always on the same page.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:pullquote --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Start receiving international payments with Remit Circle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><cite>Open a free account in minutes. No minimum balance, no hidden fees. Get your e-FIRA instantly on every inward remittance.<br><strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/remitcircle.com\/authentication\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/remitcircle.com\/authentication\/login\">Open your free Remit Circle account \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a9dda2 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-a1cf8d9 \" data-id=\"9a9dda2\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"9a9dda2\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c994027 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-c994027-e416db6 \" data-id=\"c994027\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"c994027\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"80487ee\" class=\"e-80487ee-b3a59c9 e-heading-base\"><strong id=\"e-mser367n-mouqw3g\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d16fd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"7d16fd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:200,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: What is RBI purpose code P1007? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ca83f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90ca83f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"721c9a1\">P1007 is used when an Indian entity receives payment from a foreign client for advertising services (creating, producing, and placing advertisements) or trade fair and exhibition services (managing trade event participation). Note that market research and public opinion polling are NOT covered by P1007 \u2014 those belong to P1016.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1311\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1311\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: Why is market research not covered by P1007 \u2014 isn\u2019t it part of advertising? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1311\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df7d672 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df7d672\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"202af0f\">In the official RBI FETERS classification, market research and public opinion polling have their own dedicated code \u2014 P1016. While market research and advertising are commercially linked (advertisers commission research), the RBI follows the IMF\u2019s BPM6 framework which classifies them separately. Many unofficial purpose code lists and some older bank systems bundle them together under P1007, but the correct official approach is: advertising\/trade fairs = P1007; market research\/polling = P1016.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1312\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1312\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: Does P1007 cover digital marketing services \u2014 SEO, social media, paid ads? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1312\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee2c357 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee2c357\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"542a271\">Yes. Digital advertising services \u2014 search engine advertising, social media advertising, content marketing, influencer marketing, and programmatic advertising \u2014 are advertising services and fall under P1007. The medium (digital vs. traditional) does not change the purpose code. What matters is that the service is about creating and placing advertisements or managing advertising campaigns.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1313\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1313\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: What trade fair services specifically fall under P1007? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1313\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc28c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1dc28c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f773e39\">Trade fair and exhibition services covered by P1007 include: stall\/booth design and construction, exhibition logistics, on-site management, visitor engagement activities, product demonstrations, trade show registration and coordination, and post-show reporting \u2014 all done on behalf of a foreign client participating in a trade fair (in India or internationally).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1314\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1314\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: Can an Indian company receive both P1007 (advertising) and P1016 (market research) from the same foreign client? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1314\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc7c366 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc7c366\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"19d2cfd\">Yes. If a foreign brand commissions both an advertising campaign (P1007) and market research to evaluate that campaign\u2019s effectiveness (P1016), the Indian agency would receive separate payments or split a combined payment between the two purpose codes. Each service should ideally be separately invoiced to facilitate correct coding.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1315\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1315\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: Are advertising and trade fair service fees from foreign clients zero-rated for GST? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1315\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85bf0b8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85bf0b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"55eed2c\">Advertising and trade fair services provided to foreign clients where the recipient is outside India and payment is in foreign currency generally qualify as export of services under GST \u2014 zero-rated. However, if the advertising is for the Indian market (benefiting Indian consumers of a foreign brand), the place-of-supply analysis may make the service taxable in India. Your CA should confirm based on the specific campaign and client structure.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You are receiving payment from abroad for advertising services or trade fair and exhibition management services provided to foreign clients\nIndian advertising agencies, media companies, digital marketers, trade fair organisers, and exhibition management companies receiving fees from foreign clients for advertising and trade event services\nInward remittance (money coming into India)","protected":false},"author":260895650,"featured_media":1179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_page_reading_time":"","csco_page_toc_navigation":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_volume":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1384],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-purpose-codes","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/phhXOC-iW","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/P1007.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1174","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/260895650"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1174"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1174\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1930,"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1174\/revisions\/1930"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1174"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.remitcircle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}