Billing and payments
GST on restaurant bills: what owners should know
What a GST bill shows
Your business name and address, your GSTIN, a bill number, the date, each item, the taxable amount, the tax rate and the CGST and SGST amounts, and the total.
Which rate applies
Many restaurants charge 5% without input tax credit. Some, such as restaurants in certain hotels, may charge a different rate. Rates and rules change, so check yours with a tax professional.
Keeping records
Each bill needs a unique number, and your sales and tax collected must match your GST returns. Billing software that keeps every bill and gives a tax report makes filing much easier.
How AppZet Billing handles it
- Add your GST rates or a CGST + SGST group and turn on GST on sale.
- Your VAT/GST number from General settings prints on every bill.
- Every sale, including online store orders, gets a bill number and GST.
- The GST report shows the tax collected for any period, with PDF, CSV and Excel download.
Frequently asked questions
Is GST charged on food delivery orders?
Yes, GST applies to restaurant food whether it is eaten in or delivered. How it is collected can differ, so ask your accountant.
Can AppZet file my GST return?
No. AppZet gives you the sales and GST reports your accountant uses to file.