Event Planning in India

Event Planning Invoice Template for India

Create professional invoices tailored for event planning businesses in India. Our free invoice generator combines event planning-specific formatting with India's GST compliance and INR support.

Event Planning Services in India

Typical event planning services billed in India:

✓ Full event planning & coordination (India)
✓ Venue sourcing & negotiation (India)
✓ Vendor management (catering, AV) (India)
✓ On-site event management (India)
✓ Post-event wrap report (India)

Invoice Requirements in India

India requires these fields on a valid invoice:

✓ GST registration required if annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakhs (₹20 lakhs for services)
✓ Include your 15-digit GSTIN on all tax invoices
✓ For inter-state sales, charge IGST; for intra-state, charge CGST+SGST equally
✓ HSN/SAC codes are mandatory for invoices above ₹50,000

Tax & Currency for India

GST: 18%

Currency: INR (₹)

Business registration: GSTIN

Invoicing Tips for Event Planning in India

✓ Disclose whether your fee is flat, hourly, or percentage of total budget
✓ Never commingle client vendor payments with your fee without clear ledger
✓ Event Planning businesses in India must include GSTIN on every invoice
✓ Charge GST at 18% on event planning services if registered in India
✓ Standard payment terms: Net 30 days — invoice in INR (₹)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

✓ Paying vendors from your account without separate pass-through lines
✓ No cap on planning hours for "full service" packages
✓ Not including GSTIN on event planning invoices for India clients
✓ Using incorrect currency (must be INR) on cross-border event planning jobs

Event Planning Invoicing FAQ — India

What should a event planning invoice include in India?

A event planning invoice in India must include: your GSTIN, business details, client information, unique invoice number, date, itemized event planning services, GST at 18% (if registered), amounts in INR, and payment terms.

What GST rate applies to event planning services in India?

In India, event planning services are typically subject to GST at 18%. Registration thresholds vary. Once registered, you must charge GST and show it separately on all invoices.

What payment terms are standard for event planning in India?

Standard payment terms for event planning businesses in India are Net 30 days. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately $3500. Always clearly state your payment terms on every invoice.