Intuit looks at GST to expand small and medium businesses

Rolling-out experience in Malaysia, Australia will give it an edge, says CMO

Intuit, a software provider to small businesses, aims to tap a large number of Indian enterprises with its goods and services tax (GST)-ready software product.

With the unified taxation system likely to be implemented in July 1 this year, Intuit, the provider of the accounting software QuickBooks, believes it will have an edge over peers with its experience of GST roll-outs in Malaysia and Australia.

QuickBooks is a cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. The product runs on a subscription model. 

Lucas Watson, chief marketing and sales officer, Intuit, said that while the company was better positioned to serve its