GST for Restaurants 2026
The complete GST reference guide for Indian restaurant owners — rates, ITC, composition scheme, filing obligations, and compliance checklist. Written for operators, reviewed by CAs.
What's in the guide
GST rate table: when 5% applies, when 18% applies, and why the AC/non-AC distinction no longer matters
ITC eligibility: who can claim input tax credit and who cannot
Composition scheme: threshold, benefits, limitations, and who should avoid it
E-Invoice requirements: current threshold and what restaurants need to know
Filing calendar: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 with exact due dates and late penalties
HSN/SAC codes for food, beverages, catering, and packaged items
7 most common GST mistakes Indian restaurants make — with corrections
Alcohol billing: how to handle state excise separately from GST
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