Author: steffy
Steffy Alvin is a Content Writer at Ebizfiling who turned her passion for writing into a full-time career. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from MS University, Baroda, and later pursued her post-graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from the same university. With a strong command of both content writing and copywriting, Steffy enjoys creating simple, clear, and engaging content that helps readers understand complex topics with ease. Outside of work, Steffy spends her time journaling, writing poetry, capturing photos, and shooting videos. She is also an active digital creator.
Blogs by: steffy
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December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
Why Foreign Influencer Platforms Need OIDAR Registration ?Why Foreign Influencer Platforms Need OIDAR Registration? Let’s Begin Let’s begin. Foreign influencers today reach Indian audiences through apps, portals, and digital platforms, earning revenue via subscriptions, commissions, and brand campaigns. When digital services are provided to users located in […]
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- Income tax
December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
Subscription Traps: Auto-Renew OIDAR Tax RisksSubscription Traps: Auto-Renew OIDAR Tax Risks Introduction Subscription traps are becoming common across digital platforms that rely on auto-renew models. Many global companies overlook how these subscriptions trigger OIDAR tax liability in India. This gap often leads to serious tax […]
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- GST
December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
OIDAR for Creators: GST Risks for Foreign E-CoachesOIDAR for Creators: GST Risks for Foreign E-Coaches Introduction Creators today reach global audiences through digital platforms, courses, and coaching programs. Many foreign e-coaches serve Indian users without understanding India’s OIDAR framework. This creates serious GST risks for creators operating […]
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- GST
December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
How GST Applies to AI Tools Under OIDAR Rules?How GST Applies to AI Tools Under OIDAR Rules? Introduction AI tools have become a normal part of how founders, developers, and teams work today. These tools run online and fall under a specific GST category called OIDAR. Every provider […]
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- GST
December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
Why Do Global Platforms Confuse OIDAR with Marketplace GST Rules?Why Do Global Platforms Confuse OIDAR with Marketplace GST Rules? Introduction Many global platforms assume all digital transactions follow the same tax model. This is where confusion begins. India has a clear separation between OIDAR and marketplace GST rules, but […]
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- GST
December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
How Indian Users Buying OIDAR Services Create Reverse Tax Risks?How Indian Users Buying OIDAR Services Create Reverse Tax Risks? Introduction Indian users purchasing OIDAR services from foreign digital platforms can trigger reverse tax risks under India’s GST laws. Foreign platforms must carefully distinguish between B2B and B2C transactions to […]
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- GST
December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
How Online Health Platforms can trigger OIDAR in India?How Online health platforms can trigger OIDAR in India? Introduction If you run a successful online health platform or provide foreign telemedicine services globally, you may assume that Indian taxes apply only if you have a physical presence in India. […]
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- GST
December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
OIDAR Impact on VR AR Apps Offering Automated Digital Experiences to Indian UsersOIDAR Impact on VR AR Apps Offering Digital Experiences to Indian Users Introduction The world of Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) is opening a powerful new frontier for entertainment, education, and gaming among Indian users. However, as your VR or […]
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December 16, 2025 By Steffy A
How One Paid Subscription Can Trigger OIDAR Registration?How One Paid Subscription Can Trigger OIDAR Registration? Introduction OIDAR registration is one of the most overlooked compliance requirements for foreign digital service providers. At Ebizfiling, we regularly work with SaaS companies, e-learning platforms, and content service providers who realise—often […]
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