Restaurant GST & Tax Invoicing Playbook
A complete guide to configuring Goods and Services Tax (GST) for restaurants in India on OrderGo: 5% vs 18% tax slabs, Composition Scheme, HSN/SAC codes, and compliant tax invoice generation.
Restaurant GST & Tax Invoicing Playbook
Setting up compliant tax calculation is vital for every food and beverage business. This guide details how to configure GST (Goods and Services Tax) in India within OrderGo to ensure 100% legal compliance and seamless monthly GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B filings.
📋 Restaurant GST Tax Slab Reference
| Restaurant Category | Applicable GST Rate | CGST / SGST Split | Input Tax Credit (ITC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone Restaurants (AC / Non-AC) | 5% | 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST | No ITC available |
| Restaurants inside Hotels (Room tariff > ₹7,500/night) | 18% | 9.0% CGST + 9.0% SGST | Full ITC available |
| Outdoor Catering / Banquets | 5% (without ITC) or 18% (with ITC) | Split evenly | As per regime |
| Composition Scheme Outlets (Turnover < ₹1.5 Cr) | 5% Flat | 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST | Cannot issue Tax Invoice |
Official SAC Code: All standard restaurant dining and takeaway services fall under SAC 996331 (Services provided by restaurants, cafes and similar eating facilities).
⚙️ How to Configure GST in OrderGo
- Open your OrderGo Dashboard and navigate to Settings → Taxes & Surcharges.
- Enable the GST Module.
- Fill in your details:
- GSTIN: Enter your 15-digit State Tax Identification Number.
- Legal Business Name: As printed on your GST Registration Certificate.
- Tax Slab: Select
5% (2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST)or18%. - Price Inclusivity: Choose whether your menu item prices are Inclusive of Tax or Exclusive of Tax (Added at checkout).
- Click Save Settings.
🧾 Mandatory Tax Invoice Elements Generated by OrderGo
Every final invoice printed or sent via WhatsApp from OrderGo automatically includes:
- Unique sequential Invoice Serial Number (e.g.,
INV-2026-00842) - Restaurant Name, Registered Address, and GSTIN
- Date and Time of Invoice Generation
- Customer Name / GSTIN (for B2B Corporate Invoices)
- Itemized list with SAC Code (996331)
- Explicit Subtotal, CGST Amount, SGST Amount, and Final Grand Total
- Dynamic UPI QR Code for instant scan-and-pay
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