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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.
Trademark search across 45 classes
TM-A application filing
Examination report response
Show-cause hearing representation
Opposition handling (when filed against you)
Final certificate delivery
From search to ® — the long-game stages most platforms hide from you.
FilingLab
Govt
01
FilingLab
Trademark search
We screen across 45 NICE classes for similar marks before filing.
2 days
02
FilingLab
TM-A application
Form TM-A filed with IP India. ™ symbol allowed immediately.
1 day
03
Govt
Examination report
IP India Examiner reviews. May raise objections.
6–12 months
IF REJECTED
Examiner may raise objections under Sec 9 / 11. We respond within 30 days with affidavit and prior-use evidence.
04
Govt
Publication
Mark published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months opposition window.
4 months
05
Govt
Registration certificate
If no opposition, certificate issued. ® symbol allowed.
12–18 months total
01
FilingLab
· 2 days
Trademark search
We screen across 45 NICE classes for similar marks before filing.
02
FilingLab
· 1 day
TM-A application
Form TM-A filed with IP India. ™ symbol allowed immediately.
03
Govt
· 6–12 months
Examination report
IP India Examiner reviews. May raise objections.
IF REJECTED
Examiner may raise objections under Sec 9 / 11. We respond within 30 days with affidavit and prior-use evidence.
04
Govt
· 4 months
Publication
Mark published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months opposition window.
05
Govt
· 12–18 months total
Registration certificate
If no opposition, certificate issued. ® symbol allowed.
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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