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Photography attracts 18% GST under SAC code 998386. Calculate the exact tax below.
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Photography is classified under SAC code 998386 for GST purposes. The Services Accounting Code (SAC) is used to classify services under GST. This code must be mentioned on GST invoices when billing for photography.
Photography and videography services attract 18% GST since July 2017. This covers professional photography, studio services, and post-production.
Yes, input tax credit (ITC) is available on photography for registered businesses. If you purchase photography for business purposes, the GST paid (18%) can be claimed as ITC against your output tax liability, subject to conditions under Section 16 of the CGST Act.
Here are example calculations showing GST on photography at 18% for common price points:
| Base Price | GST (18%) | CGST (9%) | SGST (9%) | Total |
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| ₹5,000 | ₹900 | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹5,900 |
| ₹15,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,350 | ₹17,700 |
| ₹30,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹35,400 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹59,000 |
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Photography attracts 18% GST in India under SAC code 998386. For intra-state sales, this is split into 9% CGST and 9% SGST. For inter-state sales, 18% IGST applies.
The SAC code for Photography is 998386. SAC (Services Accounting Code) is used to classify services under GST. This code should be mentioned on all GST invoices.
To add 18% GST on photography: GST Amount = Base Price × 18/100. Total = Base Price + GST Amount. For example, on ₹15,000: GST = ₹2,700, Total = ₹17,700.
Yes, registered businesses can claim input tax credit on photography purchased for business purposes. The 18% GST paid can be offset against your output GST liability, subject to Section 16 conditions of the CGST Act.
Photography and videography services attract 18% GST since July 2017. This covers professional photography, studio services, and post-production.