🇮🇳Freelancing in India
Everything you need to know to run a compliant and profitable freelance business in India, from taxes and legal structures to getting paid globally.
Need-to-Know Insights
Section 44ADA is a massive benefit for freelancers in specified professions (tech, design, consulting). It allows you to declare exactly 50% of your gross income as profit and pay tax only on that half, without maintaining detailed expense books (up to ₹75 Lakhs).
If you export services (client is outside India and pays in convertible foreign exchange), your services are "zero-rated" for GST. You must still obtain an LUT (Letter of Undertaking) to provide services without charging IGST.
UPI has revolutionized local payments. Always include your UPI ID or QR code on domestic invoices for instant settlement.
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Quick Stats
- Local CurrencyINR (₹)
- Average Hourly Rate (Tech)$15 - $50
- Export of ServicesZero-rated for GST
Tax Landscape
Regulated by: Income Tax Department
- Income Tax5% - 30% (Slab rates)
- Presumptive Tax (44ADA)50% of gross receipts
- GST18% (Threshold: ₹20L)