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All photography and videography services in India attract 18% GST under SAC 998386. This covers wedding photography, product photography, corporate shoots, event coverage, aerial drone photography, and post-production editing. The tax applies equally to freelancers and studios — registration is mandatory once annual turnover crosses ₹20 lakh.
A key advantage of GST registration for photographers: you can claim ITC on cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, drones, computers, and Adobe Creative Cloud or Lightroom subscriptions. This ITC directly reduces your monthly GST liability, making registration worthwhile even if you are close to the threshold.
| Service | SAC Code | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Photography & videography services | 998386 | 18% |
| Copyright licensing of photographs | 999621 | 18% |
| Video editing & post-production | 998931 | 18% |
| Photo album / printing services | 998912 | 12% (printing) or 18% (service) |
A Jaipur wedding photographer bills a client: Photography (2 days) ₹40,000 + Videography ₹25,000 + Drone shots ₹8,000 + Photo album ₹7,000 — all SAC 998386. Total services ₹80,000. GST at 18%: CGST 9% (₹7,200) + SGST 9% (₹7,200) = ₹14,400. Grand total: ₹94,400. Advance of ₹30,000 already received — balance due: ₹64,400.
18% GST on all photography and videography services (SAC 998386). Applies to weddings, product shoots, corporate events, fashion, aerial/drone photography, and post-production editing.
SAC 998386 for photography and videography services. SAC 999621 for copyright licensing of photographs (if sold separately). SAC 998931 for standalone video editing and post-production.
Mandatory once annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh. Voluntary registration is worthwhile near the threshold since you can claim ITC on cameras, lenses, lighting, drones, and editing software.
Yes, 18% GST (SAC 999621) on copyright licensing. If bundled with photography service (common for commercial shoots), the entire package is taxed under SAC 998386 at 18%.
Yes. Cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, drones, editing computers, and software subscriptions (Adobe, Lightroom) are eligible for ITC. This directly reduces your monthly GST liability.
Wrong SAC code
Photography services use SAC 998386 — not 9983 (IT/software) or 998931 (video production only). Wrong SAC code causes ITC mismatch for corporate clients.
Not charging GST on corporate clients
GST applies equally to individual and business clients. If you skip GST for a brand shoot thinking "they'll handle it", you are liable for the unpaid GST.
Missing GST registration after ₹20 lakh
Once annual photography income crosses ₹20 lakh, registration is mandatory. Continuing without registration attracts a penalty of 10% of tax due or ₹10,000 minimum.
Not issuing invoice within 30 days
CGST Act requires a GST invoice within 30 days of service completion. Late invoicing can create issues during return filing and GSTR-2B reconciliation.
Missing client GSTIN on B2B invoices
Corporate clients need their GSTIN on your invoice to claim ITC. Without it, the invoice is treated as B2C and ITC is blocked — clients will push back.
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