GST invoice format for Goa (state code 30)
Goa has become a base for remote workers, digital nomads and small studios that pair beach life with clients in Mumbai, Bengaluru and abroad. It also has a thriving hospitality and event economy, which makes photographers, DJs and planners regular sellers. Because Goa is small, nearly every client of a Goa freelancer is in another state.
Goa's GST state code is 30. Inter-state billing is the default, so IGST is the tax you'll apply most often. This page shows an invoice from a Panaji seller to a Mumbai client with IGST, and explains how to handle the occasional local client within Goa, where CGST and SGST apply instead.
Goa tax split at a glance
For a ₹50,000.00 service at 18% GST, here is what appears on the invoice depending on where the client is.
Client in Goa (same state)
- CGST 9%
- ₹4,500.00
- SGST 9%
- ₹4,500.00
- Invoice total
- ₹59,000.00
Client in Maharashtra (state code 27)
- IGST 18%
- ₹9,000.00
- Invoice total
- ₹59,000.00
Hubs covered: Panaji, Margao, Mapusa, Vasco da Gama. Every GSTIN registered in Goa starts with 30.
Example invoice from Goa
Sunset Cove Creative invoices Bandra Brews Hospitality LLP in Maharashtra. The tax is IGST and the total is ₹1,39,240.00.
| # | Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Taxable | GST | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurant rebrand: identity, menu design, signage files | 998391 | 1 | 90,000.00 | 90,000.00 | 18% | 1,06,200.00 |
| 2 | Launch campaign photography, 1 day | 998382 | 1 | 28,000.00 | 28,000.00 | 18% | 33,040.00 |
| GST slab | Taxable | IGST |
|---|---|---|
| 18% | 1,18,000.00 | 21,240.00 |
Notes: Goa to Maharashtra: inter-state supply, IGST applied.
Terms: Payment due within 15 days of invoice date.
Points that matter when invoicing from Goa
- Most Goa invoices are IGST. With a small local market, a freelancer's best clients are typically in Maharashtra, Karnataka or abroad. Make IGST your default and switch to CGST+SGST only for Goa-based buyers.
- Seasonal tourism income. Hospitality-linked work peaks from October to March. Track your running turnover during the season so you register on time if you are approaching the ₹20 lakh threshold.
- Remote workers and international clients. A remote worker based in Goa billing an overseas client has an export of services, which can be zero-rated under LUT. You need a registration and a bank account that issues foreign inward remittance advices.
- Events, music and entertainment. Performers, DJs and event service providers have their own SAC headings, and some entertainment services carry different rates. Check the right code for your services rather than defaulting to 18%.
Fields every Goa GST invoice needs
Every tax invoice from a Goa seller must carry your name, address and GSTIN (starting 30), a unique invoice number and date, the client's name and address, the place of supply, HSN or SAC code, taxable value, tax rate and amount, and the total. The full list is in our guide to mandatory GST invoice fields.
Goa GST invoice FAQs
What is Goa's GST state code?
Goa's GST state code is 30. GSTINs registered in Goa start with 30.
I'm in Panaji and my client is in Mumbai. Which tax?
IGST, as Maharashtra is a different state from Goa. The invoice should show one IGST line at the full rate.
Do I charge GST on work for a client in Goa?
Yes, if you are registered and the service is taxable. Within Goa you charge CGST and SGST at half the rate each. Below the registration threshold you can issue an invoice without GST.