996334 Catering Services in Exhibition halls, Events, Marriage Halls and other outdoor/indoor functions
SAC code 996334 covers catering Services in Exhibition halls, Events, Marriage Halls and other outdoor/indoor functions. GST on it is 5%, on the condition that no input tax credit is taken. Other entries of the schedule can apply to a supply under this code, so the rate can be 5% / 18% depending on the exact service.
- GST5%
- CreditNo input tax credit
- Reported as9963 or 996334
Catering Services in Exhibition halls, Events, Marriage Halls and other outdoor/indoor functions.
As printed in the Scheme of Classification of Services, the Annexure to Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate)SAC 996334 is a 6-digit service code, the SAC a business quotes on an invoice and in GSTR-1. It sits in group 99633 under heading 9963, which is where the rate schedule fixes its GST rate.
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The schedule fixes rates at the heading, so these are the entries under 9963 that can apply to this code, most specific first.
Within a state: 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST or UTGST
Between states: 5% IGST
Other entries can apply to a different supply under this code, from 5% / 18%.
- Nil
- 1.5%
- 5% applies here
- 7.5%
- 12%
- 18% applies here
- 40%
| Entry | What it covers | GST rate | CGST + SGST | Input tax credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (iv) Written for this code | Outdoor catering supplied at premises other than specified premises, by a person other than one supplying hotel accommodation above Rs. 7,500 per unit per day. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | No input tax credit |
| (v) Written for this code | A composite supply of outdoor catering together with renting of the premises, at premises other than specified premises. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | No input tax credit |
| (vi) Residual | Accommodation, food and beverage services other than the above, including hotel accommodation above Rs. 7,500 per unit per day and restaurant service supplied at specified premises. | 18% | 9% + 9% | Credit available |
More than one entry can apply here. The one that governs is the entry whose description actually matches the supply; where none does, the residual entry sets the rate.
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Rates shown here are as published in GST rates on services, Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and are reproduced for reference. The GST Council revises rates through notifications, including the rate rationalisation effective 22.09.2025 that withdrew the 12% and 28% slabs for most services and introduced a 40% rate for a short list of them. Always verify the current rate and the conditions attached to it on the CBIC GST rates page or the CBIC tax information portal before invoicing or filing. Rates exclude any applicable cess. IncorpX provides assistance for GST registration and return filing if you need help.
Exemptions that can reach this code
These sit under heading 9963. Where one covers your supply it removes the charge entirely, so it beats every rate on this page.
Some supplies under this heading carry no GST at all. An exemption removes the charge rather than setting a rate, so it overrides the schedule where it applies.
- Services by a hotel, inn, guest house, club or campsite for residential or lodging purposes where the declared tariff of a unit of accommodation is below the notified threshold has been withdrawn; low-tariff accommodation is now taxed at 5% rather than exempt. Withdrawn with effect from 18.07.2022
Source: Exempt services, Notification 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate). Exemptions carry conditions and definitions of their own, so read the notification entry before relying on one.
Where you use SAC code 996334
The same code, at different digit lengths, runs through your invoices, returns and registration.
Rule 46 requires the SAC code on the invoice for every service line, next to its description and value.
Get assistanceThe HSN/SAC summary table of GSTR-1 reports each code with its taxable value and tax: 4 digits up to Rs. 5 crore aggregate turnover, 6 digits above it.
Get assistanceThe services you supply are described with SAC codes when the registration application is prepared for the GST portal.
Get assistanceThe e-invoice schema validates the SAC field before the IRP returns an IRN, so a wrong code fails at generation rather than at assessment.
Get assistanceRelated codes in group 99633
Neighbouring services in the same group. If your supply edges outside the description above, one of these may fit it better.
- Classification: Scheme of Classification of Services, Annexure to Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (cbic-gst.gov.in).
- Rates: GST rates on services, Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) (CBIC rate finder).
- Exemptions: Exempt services, Notification 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
- Reverse charge: Services taxable under reverse charge, Notification 13/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended.
- Current position: GST Council notifications published on the CBIC tax information portal.
This directory reproduces government classifications and rate entries for reference. The official gazette and CBIC notifications remain the authoritative sources. IncorpX provides assistance for registrations and filings that use these codes and does not issue the classification or the rates itself.
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SAC 996334 questions
What is SAC code 996334?
SAC code 9963 34 covers catering Services in Exhibition halls, Events, Marriage Halls and other outdoor/indoor functions. It is a 6-digit Services Accounting Code in group 99633 under heading 9963 (Accommodation, Food and beverage services) of Chapter 99.
What is the GST rate for SAC code 996334?
The GST rate for SAC code 996334 is 5%. That rate is conditional on not taking input tax credit on the goods and services used to supply it. Where a different entry of the schedule matches the supply better, the rate can be 5% / 18%. Within a state the tax splits into equal CGST and SGST; between states the same figure is charged as IGST. GST rates change through Council notifications, including the rationalisation effective 22.09.2025, so verify the current rate on the CBIC portal before invoicing or filing.
Can I claim input tax credit on 996334?
Not at the concessional rate. The entry that applies to this code is conditional on not taking credit of the input tax charged on goods and services used in supplying it. Where the supplier is allowed to charge the standard rate instead, credit follows the normal rules.
Does reverse charge apply to SAC 996334?
No reverse charge category is notified for this code, so the supplier charges GST on the invoice in the normal way. Import of a service is a separate rule that can apply to any code.
How many digits of 996334 do I report in GST returns?
On invoices and in the HSN and SAC summary of GSTR-1, report 9963 (4 digits) if your aggregate turnover is up to Rs. 5 crore, and the full 6-digit 996334 above that. Where e-invoicing applies, the schema validates the code before the IRP issues an IRN.
Can I use SAC code 996334 for a similar service?
Only if the official description genuinely covers it. Classification follows the words of the annexure, not convenience, and the code decides the rate. Compare the neighbouring codes in group 99633 before deciding, and take professional advice for a borderline supply.
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