A GST-compliant bill format designed specifically for restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens, and food establishments.
Running a restaurant in India means navigating a complex web of GST rates that vary based on your establishment type and turnover. This restaurant GST invoice template is built specifically for the food and beverage industry, incorporating the unique billing requirements that restaurants face. The template supports the primary GST rate of 5% applicable to non-AC restaurants and dhabas (without input tax credit), as well as the 18% rate for restaurants in starred hotels with room tariff above Rs 7,500. It includes dedicated columns for food items, beverages, and packaging charges, with a clearly separated service charge line (which is voluntary and must be mentioned as optional as per CCPA guidelines). The layout mimics the familiar restaurant bill format that customers expect, while ensuring full GST compliance. Special attention has been given to the treatment of complimentary items, combo meals, and takeaway orders which may attract different tax rates. The template also includes a section for FSSAI licence number display, which is mandatory for all food businesses in India.
This template is designed for restaurant owners, cafe operators, cloud kitchen businesses, catering companies, dhaba owners, bakery shops with dine-in service, and food truck operators across India. Whether you run a fine-dining restaurant in a hotel or a small eatery in a market, this template adapts to your billing needs. It is especially useful for establishments that do not use POS software but need to maintain GST-compliant bills for their customers and for filing returns.
Step 1: Add your restaurant name, logo, address, GSTIN, and FSSAI licence number at the top. Step 2: Set your applicable GST rate - 5% for most restaurants (without ITC) or 18% for AC restaurants in hotels with room tariff above Rs 7,500. Step 3: For each food or beverage item, enter the name, quantity, and price. Step 4: If you charge a service charge, enter the percentage (typically 5-10%). Remember, service charge is voluntary and customers can refuse it as per CCPA guidelines of July 2022. Step 5: The template will auto-calculate CGST and SGST amounts. Step 6: For takeaway orders, note that packaging charges may attract 18% GST separately. Step 7: Print or share the bill digitally. Step 8: Maintain a copy for your GST records and monthly filing.
Restaurants have a unique GST structure. Most restaurants charge 5% GST (2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST) without input tax credit, as per Notification No. 46/2017-Central Tax (Rate). Restaurants in hotels with room tariff above Rs 7,500 per night charge 18% GST with ITC. Outdoor catering services attract 5% GST without ITC. The service charge shown on the bill is not a tax and must be clearly marked as voluntary. The FSSAI registration or licence number must be displayed on every food bill as per FSSAI regulations. Composition scheme restaurants pay 1% GST (for manufacturers) or 5% (for restaurants) and must issue a Bill of Supply instead.
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