DJ & Events Invoice Format
A GST-ready invoice format for a DJ / event entertainment service 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.
DJs and event entertainment providers in India bill their gigs under SAC 998596, which covers organisation and support services for events, functions and shows, and attracts GST at 18%. Because most bookings mix a service fee with hired equipment, sound, and lighting, a clear itemised invoice — with your GSTIN, the SAC code, and an advance-vs-balance breakup — protects both you and the client. Use the format below to bill weddings, corporate parties, club nights and private events cleanly.
What a DJ / event entertainment service typically bills for
| Item / service | Billed | Typical rate |
|---|---|---|
| DJ performance (per event / up to 4 hours) | event | ₹25,000 |
| Additional performance hours beyond package | hour | ₹4,000 |
| Sound system & speakers rental (per day) | day | ₹15,000 |
| DJ console, mixer & lighting / LED setup | day | ₹12,000 |
| Smoke machine, effects & special FX | unit | ₹3,500 |
| Technician / setup & teardown crew | person | ₹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 dj & events 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 999631.
Pick 18% GST, choose CGST+SGST or IGST, and download the PDF.
What a GST-compliant dj & events 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 (999631 for dj & events); 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. Most DJs take a 40-50% non-refundable advance to block the date at the time of booking, with the balance due on or before the event day (commonly before the set starts). Peak wedding-season and weekend dates are usually locked only against advance. Overtime beyond the agreed hours is billed at the per-hour rate on the invoice.
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DJ & Events invoice — frequently asked questions
What SAC code and GST rate should a DJ put on an invoice?
Use SAC 998596 (event organisation and support services) with GST at 18% — split as 9% CGST + 9% SGST for a client in your own state, or 18% IGST for an out-of-state client. Registration is only mandatory once your annual turnover crosses Rs 20 lakh (Rs 10 lakh in special-category states); below that you can invoice without charging GST.
Should equipment rental and the DJ fee be billed at the same GST rate?
When you offer sound, lighting and DJ performance together as one booking, it is treated as a composite/bundled event service and the whole invoice is taxed at 18% under SAC 998596 — the equipment does not need a separate goods-rental rate. Keep the line items itemised for transparency, but apply one 18% GST on the total.
Do I need to charge GST on the advance I collect for a booking?
Yes. For services, GST is payable on advances at the time you receive them, so raise a receipt voucher and account for 18% GST on the booking advance. Adjust it against the final tax invoice on the event date; if a booking is cancelled you can issue a refund voucher for the tax.
Can a company deduct TDS on my DJ booking payment?
Yes — corporate and business clients often deduct TDS at 2% under Section 194C (contractor/entertainment services) if the single payment exceeds Rs 30,000 or annual payments cross Rs 1 lakh. This TDS is on the base amount, is separate from GST, and you can claim it back against your income tax. Give the client your PAN so they don't deduct at the higher 20% rate.