Graphic Design Invoice Format
A GST-ready invoice format for a freelance graphic designer 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.
A graphic designer's invoice in India should clearly list each deliverable (logo, brand kit, social media creatives, etc.), the number of revisions or concepts included, and — if you are GST-registered — the SAC code 998391 with 18% GST split as CGST+SGST (same state) or IGST (other state / export). Since most design work starts with an advance, your invoice should also show any advance already received and the balance due. Even if you are below the ₹20 lakh registration threshold and cannot charge GST, a well-structured invoice with clear scope and revision limits protects you from unpaid scope-creep.
What a freelance graphic designer typically bills for
| Item / service | Billed | Typical rate |
|---|---|---|
| Logo design (3 initial concepts, 2 revisions) | per project | ₹8,000 |
| Complete brand identity kit (logo, colours, typography, guidelines) | per project | ₹30,000 |
| Social media creative pack (set of 12 posts) | per pack | ₹6,000 |
| Brochure / catalogue design | per page | ₹1,200 |
| Packaging / label design | per SKU | ₹5,000 |
| Additional revision beyond included rounds | per revision | ₹750 |
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 graphic design 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 998391.
Pick 18% GST, choose CGST+SGST or IGST, and download the PDF.
What a GST-compliant graphic design 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 (998391 for graphic design); 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. Freelance designers typically take a 40-50% advance before starting and the balance on delivery of final files; monthly retainers for social media creatives are usually invoiced in advance at the start of each month.
Invoice format by profession
Graphic Design invoice — frequently asked questions
Which SAC code should a graphic designer put on a GST invoice?
Use SAC 998391 — Specialty design services including graphic design — which attracts 18% GST. You only need to print a SAC code once you are GST-registered (turnover above ₹20 lakh, or ₹10 lakh in special-category states); below that you raise a plain bill of supply without GST or SAC.
Do I charge GST when the final output is just a digital file like a PNG or PDF?
Yes. GST applies to the design service you provide, not to the format of the deliverable. Whether you hand over an editable AI file, a print-ready PDF or a PNG, the 18% GST under SAC 998391 is the same if you are registered.
How do I show the advance I already collected on the final invoice?
List the full value of the work, apply 18% GST on it, then show the advance received as a deduction so only the balance is payable. If you issued a GST receipt voucher when taking the advance, reference it so the tax is not double-counted.
A foreign client hired me — do I add 18% GST?
Exports of design services are zero-rated. If you are registered and file a LUT (Letter of Undertaking), you can invoice the overseas client without charging GST; without a LUT you must pay IGST and claim a refund. Mention 'Export of services under LUT — GST not charged' on the invoice.