Why GST Billing Software Matters for Restaurants
Every restaurant in India registered under GST must generate GST-compliant invoices for every transaction. Manual GST calculation is error-prone and time-consuming. The right GST billing software does this automatically — calculating CGST, SGST, or IGST based on the transaction type and generating a compliant invoice in seconds.
5 Things Your Restaurant GST Billing Software Must Do
Not all billing software handles GST correctly. Here is what to look for:
- Auto-calculate CGST + SGST for intra-state transactions and IGST for inter-state
- Generate GST invoices with all mandatory fields: GSTIN, invoice number, HSN codes, tax breakup
- Support different GST rates per menu item or category
- Produce monthly GST summary reports for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing
- Work across all order channels — POS, QR ordering, and delivery
CGST vs SGST vs IGST — What Restaurants Need to Know
For dine-in and takeaway within the same state, CGST and SGST apply equally (e.g., 2.5% + 2.5% = 5% total). For inter-state transactions or delivery to another state, IGST applies at the full rate (e.g., 5%). Your billing software must detect the transaction type and apply the correct tax automatically — no manual selection needed.
HSN Codes for Restaurant Menu Items
GST regulations require HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes on invoices for restaurant businesses. Your billing software should allow you to map HSN codes to menu items so they appear correctly on every invoice. Common HSN codes for restaurants: 9963 for restaurant services, 2106 for packaged food items.
FrontPe GST Billing — Built for Indian Restaurants
FrontPe automatically calculates CGST, SGST, and IGST on every bill. GST invoices are generated for every POS transaction and QR order. Monthly GST reports are ready for your CA. HSN code mapping is supported per menu item. All of this is included in the Growth plan — starting from ₹999/month.