A GST-compliant invoice for management consultants, business advisors, and professional service providers billing Indian clients.
Professional consultants in India operate in a complex billing environment where proper invoicing is not just good practice but a legal requirement under GST. This template is tailored for management consultants, strategy advisors, HR consultants, and other professional service firms. It uses SAC code 9971 (management consulting) and its sub-codes for specific service categories. The template accommodates various billing models common in consulting: fixed-fee projects, hourly/daily rate engagements, retainer arrangements, and milestone-based billing. A key consideration for consultants is TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, where clients deduct 10% TDS on professional fees exceeding Rs 30,000 per annum. The template includes a dedicated line for TDS adjustment so the net payable amount is clearly visible. It also supports the common practice of billing expenses separately (travel, accommodation) with proper GST treatment. For consultants serving government bodies, the template includes fields for tender reference and work order number.
Designed for management consultants, strategy advisors, HR consulting firms, operations consultants, IT consultants billing for advisory (not development), financial advisors, and any professional service provider registered under GST. Particularly useful for consultants who bill corporate clients that deduct TDS and need proper documentation for their tax filings.
Step 1: Add your consulting firm name, address, GSTIN, and PAN. Step 2: Select the correct SAC code: 998311 for management consulting, 998312 for accounting/bookkeeping, 998313 for tax consulting, 998314 for IT consulting. Step 3: Choose your billing model and fill in accordingly - for hourly billing enter hours and rate, for project billing enter milestones and amounts. Step 4: If the client deducts TDS, enter the TDS rate (typically 10% under 194J) and the template will calculate net payable. Step 5: Add any reimbursable expenses with receipts reference. Step 6: Fill recipient details including their GSTIN and TDS deduction number.
Professional services attract 18% GST under SAC 9971. Clients paying consultants must deduct TDS at 10% under Section 194J if the annual payment exceeds Rs 30,000. The consultant must issue the invoice within 30 days of completing the service. For reverse charge scenarios (services from outside India), the recipient must pay GST under RCM. E-invoicing is mandatory for consultants with turnover exceeding Rs 5 crore.
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