Background
An Indian fiction author published her first eBook on Google Play Books self publishing. She was excited to monetize her work but soon noticed that payments were delayed. Initial research indicated that the issue stemmed from incomplete GST registration, which is required for Indian authors to receive payouts in local currency.
Challenges
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Payments were delayed for over two months, causing stress and uncertainty.
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The author was unfamiliar with Indian tax compliance for international digital platforms.
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Attempted resolution through Google support was slow and confusing.
Action Taken by Write Right
Write Right stepped in and provided a full-service solution:
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Verified the author’s PAN and GST information.
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Completed and submitted all required tax documentation correctly.
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Coordinated with Google Play support to expedite payout verification.
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Implemented checks to prevent future administrative delays.
Results
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The author received all backlogged payments within 10 business days.
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Royalties began accruing consistently without further delays.
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The author regained focus on marketing and writing instead of administrative issues.
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Increased confidence in scaling future publications globally.
