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Photography is professional service at 18% GST. Eligible for Section 44ADA presumptive taxation (50% of receipts taxed as profit, no books needed) up to ₹50 lakh receipts. Camera/drone equipment depreciation: 15% per year (SLM). International shoots → Form 15CA / 15CB.
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Why this matters for wedding photographers
Wedding photography in India is a ₹15,000-crore industry. Photographers earning above ₹20 lakh annually must register for GST (18% on photography services). Destination weddings add complexity — inter-state services, foreign-currency receipts, equipment depreciation. FilingLab handles photographer-specific structuring (sole prop vs OPC), Section 44ADA presumptive taxation eligibility, GST with reverse charge on equipment imports, and Form 15CA for international destination shoots.
Audience-specific note
Photography is professional service at 18% GST. Eligible for Section 44ADA presumptive taxation (50% of receipts taxed as profit, no books needed) up to ₹50 lakh receipts. Camera/drone equipment depreciation: 15% per year (SLM). International shoots → Form 15CA / 15CB.
GST REG-01 filing on GSTN portal
GSTIN allotment and certificate download
HSN / SAC code selection support
Invoice template (Tally + Excel + Zoho Books)
First GSTR-3B / GSTR-1 filing free
Departmental query (notice / SCN) response
GSTIN in 3–5 days. No government fee, no surprises.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, business details — uploaded to our secure vault.
1 day
02
FilingLab
HSN/SAC mapping
We classify every product/service under the correct HSN/SAC for your invoice template.
1 day
03
FilingLab
GST REG-01 filing
Application submitted on the GSTN portal with all attachments.
Same day
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Govt
Officer review
GST officer examines. May raise clarification (typically 30% of cases).
3–5 days
IF REJECTED
GSTN officer may ask for additional address proof. We respond within 24 hours and resubmit.
05
Govt
GSTIN issuance
15-digit GSTIN allotted. Certificate downloaded and shared via Whatsapp.
1 day
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FilingLab
First return + invoice setup
We set up your invoice template (Tally + Excel) and file your first GSTR-3B free.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, business details — uploaded to our secure vault.
02
FilingLab
· 1 day
HSN/SAC mapping
We classify every product/service under the correct HSN/SAC for your invoice template.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
GST REG-01 filing
Application submitted on the GSTN portal with all attachments.
04
Govt
· 3–5 days
Officer review
GST officer examines. May raise clarification (typically 30% of cases).
IF REJECTED
GSTN officer may ask for additional address proof. We respond within 24 hours and resubmit.
05
Govt
· 1 day
GSTIN issuance
15-digit GSTIN allotted. Certificate downloaded and shared via Whatsapp.
06
FilingLab
· Same day
First return + invoice setup
We set up your invoice template (Tally + Excel) and file your first GSTR-3B free.
Yes — photography qualifies as professional service. Eligible if gross receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh. Pay tax on 50% of receipts as profit, no books required. Massive simplification for solo shooters.
18% on photography and videography services. If you also sell printed albums, 12% on the album supply (composite if bundled).
Drones above 250g need DGCA registration (Digital Sky platform). Free for nano (<250g), paid for micro/small. Insurance recommended.
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