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Q: How much does it cost to start a computer repair business?

It varies widely by model. A home-based or mobile computer repair business can often open for a few hundred to around two thousand dollars in tools, a starter parts inventory, and basic registration. A storefront adds rent, buildout and signage, which can push the total to several thousand dollars more. Treat any figure as a planning estimate — check your own city's actual costs before committing.

Q: Do I need a certification to start a computer repair business?

No — most places don't legally require one to open a computer repair business, though local business licensing rules still apply and vary by state and city. A credential like CompTIA A+ isn't mandatory, but it builds customer trust and can help you win small-business or managed-service contracts where clients expect a recognized baseline qualification.

Q: What GST rate applies when I bill a repair job that includes both parts and labour?

Most mobile repair jobs are treated as a composite supply, taxed at the rate of the principal service (repair, typically 18%) — and since parts also usually sit at 18%, the practical rate rarely changes whether you bill one combined line or itemize parts and labour separately. Bundled accessories or extended warranties are edge cases worth a quick check with your CA.

Q: How do I show HSN and SAC codes correctly on my repair invoice?

Tag each parts line with its HSN code and each labour/service line with SAC 9987 (or the correct sub-code) so your invoice matches what you report in your GSTR-1 HSN summary. Repair-shop billing software like BytePhase lets you set the code once per inventory item and job-sheet line, so every estimate and invoice generated from a repair ticket carries the right code automatically instead of relying on someone retyping it correctly every time.

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