SAC code for Design Services — 998391 · GST 18%
Design Services is billed under SAC 998391, the code for specialty design services, including interior design, fashion design, industrial design and other specialty design services. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 18%.
Also called: graphic design, interior design, designer fees
GST on design services
- GST rate
- 18%
- Within your state
- CGST 9% + SGST/UTGST 9%
- To another state
- IGST 18%
Example invoice line
Selling to another state: IGST 18% (₹1,800.00) replaces CGST and SGST.
What SAC 998391 covers
Specialty design services, including interior design, fashion design, industrial design and other specialty design services
Graphic, interior, fashion and product design work.
Questions about design services
What is the SAC code for design services?
Design Services is classified under SAC 998391: Specialty design services, including interior design, fashion design, industrial design and other specialty design services.
What is the GST rate on design services?
18% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 9% CGST plus 9% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 18% IGST.
How many digits of the SAC code go on the invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (9983) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (998391) on every invoice.
Related SAC codes
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