CA & Accounting Invoice Format
A GST-ready invoice format for a chartered accountant / accounting firm in India — with the correct SAC code, the right GST rate, and the line items you actually bill. Fill it in and download a PDF, free and no sign-up.
For a chartered accountant or accounting firm in India, a compliant invoice is more than a bill — it doubles as a professional record that clients rely on to claim input tax credit (ITC). Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing services fall under SAC heading 9982 and attract 18% GST, so every tax invoice you raise must carry your GSTIN, the correct SAC code, and a clear CGST/SGST or IGST split. Since your clients are usually GST-registered businesses, accuracy on the SAC and place-of-supply directly affects whether they can reclaim the tax you charge.
What a chartered accountant / accounting firm typically bills for
| Item / service | Billed | Typical rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping & accounts maintenance (retainer) | per month | ₹8,000 |
| GST return filing (GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B) | per month | ₹2,500 |
| Income tax return filing — individual/proprietor | per return | ₹3,000 |
| Statutory / tax audit under the Income Tax Act | per audit | ₹25,000 |
| Company annual ROC filing & compliance (MCA) | per year | ₹12,000 |
| TDS return filing (quarterly) | per quarter | ₹2,000 |
Indicative market rates — set your own. Add these as line items and the invoice totals GST for you.
Opens the free GST invoice generator, pre-filled with these items.
How to make a ca & accounting invoice
Your name / business, GSTIN if registered, and the client's details.
List what you delivered — use the items above as a starting point — under SAC 998222.
Pick 18% GST, choose CGST+SGST or IGST, and download the PDF.
What a GST-compliant ca & accounting invoice must include
A GST tax invoice should carry: your name, address and GSTIN; a unique invoice number and date; the client's name, address and GSTIN (if registered); a description of the service with its SAC code (998222 for ca & accounting); the taxable value; the GST rate and amount split as CGST + SGST (same state) or IGST (inter-state); the total in words; and your signature. Retainer/compliance work is usually billed monthly or on completion, with net 7-15 day terms; audit and project engagements are commonly split into an advance (30-50%) on engagement and the balance on delivery of the signed report.
Invoice format by profession
CA & Accounting invoice — frequently asked questions
Which SAC code should a CA put on the invoice — 998222 or 998221?
Use 998222 for accounting and bookkeeping work, and 998221 for financial and statutory auditing. Both sit under heading 9982 and are taxed at 18%. If a single invoice mixes both, list each service line with its own SAC so your client can map the ITC correctly.
Do CA services attract reverse charge (RCM) like advocate/legal services?
No. Unlike an advocate or a firm of advocates (whose fees to business clients fall under reverse charge), a chartered accountant charges GST on a forward-charge basis. You collect 18% GST from the client and deposit it yourself — the client does not pay tax under RCM for your CA services.
Do I need to register for GST and charge 18% on every invoice?
GST registration is mandatory once your aggregate turnover crosses Rs. 20 lakh (Rs. 10 lakh in special-category states). Below that you can invoice without GST as an unregistered supplier. Once registered, you must issue a tax invoice with your GSTIN and charge 18% — CAs cannot opt for the composition scheme, as it is not available to service providers of this kind.
Is it CGST+SGST or IGST on my invoice?
It depends on place of supply. If your client is in the same state as your firm, split the 18% as 9% CGST + 9% SGST. If the client is registered in another state, charge 18% IGST instead. Always capture the client's GSTIN and state so the split — and their input tax credit — is correct.