Makeup Artistry Invoice Format
A GST-ready invoice format for a freelance makeup artist 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.
As a freelance makeup artist in India, a clean invoice does more than get you paid — it locks in bridal dates with an advance, itemises trials, draping and outstation travel, and keeps you GST-ready. Since the GST 2.0 reforms of 22 September 2025, beauty and personal-care services (including makeup) attract just 5% GST without input tax credit, down from the earlier 18%. Use this format to bill weddings, shoots and events professionally and transparently.
What a freelance makeup artist typically bills for
| Item / service | Billed | Typical rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal makeup (HD / airbrush) with hairstyling — wedding day | per event | ₹20,000 |
| Engagement / reception makeup look | per event | ₹10,000 |
| Party or family-member guest makeup | per person | ₹3,000 |
| Pre-wedding / editorial shoot makeup | per look | ₹6,000 |
| Trial makeup session (bridal) | per session | ₹3,500 |
| Outstation / travel & accommodation charges | per day | ₹2,500 |
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 makeup artistry 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 999729.
Pick 5% GST, choose CGST+SGST or IGST, and download the PDF.
What a GST-compliant makeup artistry 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 (999729 for makeup artistry); 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. A non-refundable booking advance of 30–50% is standard to block the date, with the balance due on or before the event day. Peak-season and outstation weddings are usually paid fully in advance; UPI and bank transfer are the norm.
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Makeup Artistry invoice — frequently asked questions
What GST rate do I charge on makeup services?
Since 22 September 2025, makeup and beauty services are taxed at 5% GST without input tax credit (ITC) — down from the earlier 18%. The trade-off is that you can no longer claim ITC on the GST you pay for kit, cosmetics, rent or utilities, so factor those costs into your service rate rather than expecting to offset them.
Do I even need to register for GST as a freelance makeup artist?
Only if your annual service turnover crosses ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special-category states). Below that you invoice without GST and simply don't add any tax line. Many freelance artists operate under this threshold, but once you're registered you must charge 5% and quote SAC code 999721 on every invoice.
How do I show the advance / booking deposit on the invoice?
Raise a receipt-cum-invoice for the advance when you take it, charging GST on that amount at the time of receipt (advances for services are taxable). On the final invoice, list the full service value, apply 5% GST, then deduct the advance already received to show the balance payable — this keeps your date-blocking deposit fully accounted for.
Can I bill trials, draping and outstation travel separately?
Yes — trial sessions, saree/dupatta draping, extra guest looks and outstation travel or stay are best shown as separate line items rather than bundled into one 'bridal package' figure. It makes your pricing transparent for the client and, if you're GST-registered, the same 5% rate applies uniformly across all these beauty-service line items.