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Event management is classified under SAC heading 9985. Main codes: 998596. GST on Event management as on 26 October 2026: 18%. All entries under the heading: Nil or 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Event management?
GST on Event management as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 9985 | Other support services not covered by items (i) and (ii) above have GST at 18%. | 1/2018-CT(R), entry 23(iii) |
| Nil | Nil | 9985 | There is no GST on sponsoring sports events run by national sports federations, where teams represent a district, state, zone or country. The same applies to events by university, school, deaf, Paralympic or Special Olympics bodies, national games and the Panchayat Yuva Kreeda scheme. | 12/2017-CT(R), entry 53 |
The GST rate on Event management is set by the CBIC rate notification entry for the service, and it can depend on the entry's conditions, for example who supplies the service or whether input tax credit is taken. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
Detailed guide: GST on Event management — today's rate, who pays (reverse charge) and every change since July 2017.
9985 Support services
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
998596 | Events, Exhibitions, Conventions and trade shows organisation and assistance services |
See all 48 codes on the SAC 9985 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Hotel rooms (Lodge)
9963 - Restaurant services (Dhaba)
9963 - Salon and beauty services (Barber shop)
9997 - Renting of property
9972 - Insurance
9971 - Loans and banking
9971 - Cab and taxi services
9964 - Advertising and digital marketing
9983 - Engineering services
9983 - Job work
9988 - Repair and maintenance (Servicing)
9987 - Printing services
9989
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
