--- title: "Specialty Photography Services | Professional Specialty Photography Solutions" description: "Expert specialty photography services covering compliant, reliable, and high-quality solutions tailored to your needs. SAC Code 998384." canonical: "https://busy.in/sac-code-998384/" --- # Specialty Photography under SAC Code 998384 Part of [SAC 9983: Professional, technical & business services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9983/). Specialty Photography deal with niche and technical shoots such as industrial sites, architecture, interiors or specialised subjects. These assignments often need careful planning, safety measures and specific equipment. SAC 998384 is used when the main work relates to specialized photography services for industrial, architectural, and niche needs It is meant for professional assignments where the photographer or studio takes responsibility for planning, execution and delivery as per the client brief. In practical terms, projects under this SAC often include areas like industrial photography services , architectural photography services. Using SAC 998384 for such jobs keeps the service description and GST classification aligned with the nature of the assignment. ## 998384 SAC Code GST rate From a GST point of view, specialty photography services are treated as supply of services. The taxable value usually includes fees for shoot planning, on site work, editing, retouching and any bundled deliverables billed under the same assignment. After the September 2025 GST revision, photography and related creative services that are not specifically exempt continue under the standard 18% slab. Business clients can generally claim input tax credit where these services support their taxable activities and proper documentation is maintained. **The table below gives the prevailing standard GST rate for SAC code 998384.** | SAC code | Description | New GST rate (from 22 Sep 2025) | Old GST rate (till 21 Sep 2025) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 998384 | Specialty photography services | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Includes niche photography (aerial, industrial etc.), all treated as standard 18% professional services for typical supplies. | In day to day billing, studios and freelancers providing specialty photography services should charge 18% GST on taxable fees, mention SAC 998384 on invoices and keep this code consistent in their GST records so that creative income is easy to track. ## Practical classification guidance For the 9983 group, this code will usually apply where the main assignment is clearly specialty photography services. Other codes in the heading should be used when the work fits their described activity more closely. ## Conclusion This code is meant for specialty photography services where clients hire professionals for planned shoots or post production work. The code is generally taxed at 18% under GST, and using it consistently with the correct rate in % helps both service providers and clients keep photography related billing and GST positions clear. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does SAC code 998384 cover in GST? SAC 998384 covers specialised photography such as industrial, architectural, aerial, underwater or scientific photography that requires special skills or equipment. These assignments are often technical, with images used for documentation, inspection, design or promotional purposes. ### Does SAC 998384 include industrial, architectural and other niche photography services? Yes, plant documentation, construction progress shoots, real estate walkthrough images and technical imaging for manuals or reports can fall under 998384. The focus is often on capturing details of buildings, machinery or infrastructure accurately for professional use. ### What GST rate applies to specialty photography under SAC 998384? Specialty photography services under SAC 998384 are generally taxed at 18% GST. If the assignment is linked to exempt activities or exports of services, the overall tax treatment may differ, but the base rate for domestic taxable supplies remains 18%. ### Should construction and industrial shoots be billed using SAC 998384? Yes, where the photography is technical or documentation oriented for industrial or construction projects, SAC 998384 is suitable. Clear descriptions on invoices, such as progress photography or architectural documentation, help match the classification with the actual work done. ### Can companies claim ITC on GST paid for SAC 998384 services? Businesses can usually claim ITC on GST paid for specialty photography when images support taxable operations, such as tenders, compliance documentation, marketing or reporting. ITC is not allowed when services are used for personal purposes or exclusively linked to exempt outputs. ## Explore more ### Other SAC services under 9983 - [998311: Management Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998311/) - [998312: Business Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998312/) - [998313: IT Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998313/) - [998314: Software Development](https://busy.in/sac-code-998314/) - [998315: Web Hosting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998315/) - [998316: It Infrastructure Management](https://busy.in/sac-code-998316/) - [998319: IT](https://busy.in/sac-code-998319/) - [998321: Architecture Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998321/) - [998322: Architectural](https://busy.in/sac-code-998322/) - [998323: Commercial Architecture](https://busy.in/sac-code-998323/) - [998324: Heritage Restoration](https://busy.in/sac-code-998324/) - [998325: Urban Planning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998325/) - [998326: Rural Land Planning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998326/) - [998327: Master Planning](https://busy.in/sac-code-998327/) - [998328: Landscape Architecture](https://busy.in/sac-code-998328/) - [998331: Engineering Consultancy](https://busy.in/sac-code-998331/) - [998332: Building Engineering](https://busy.in/sac-code-998332/) - [998333: Industrial Engineering Service](https://busy.in/sac-code-998333/) - [998334: Transport Engineering](https://busy.in/sac-code-998334/) - [998335: Energy Infrastructure Engineering](https://busy.in/sac-code-998335/) - [998336: Telecom Engineering](https://busy.in/sac-code-998336/) - [998337: Waste Management Engineering](https://busy.in/sac-code-998337/) - [998338: Specialized Engineering](https://busy.in/sac-code-998338/) - [998339: Project Management Consultancy Construction](https://busy.in/sac-code-998339/) - [998341: Geological Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998341/) - [998342: Subsurface Surveying](https://busy.in/sac-code-998342/) - [998343: Mineral Exploration](https://busy.in/sac-code-998343/) - [998344: Surface Survey](https://busy.in/sac-code-998344/) - [998345: Weather Forecasting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998345/) - [998346: Technical Testing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998346/) - [998347: Safety Certification](https://busy.in/sac-code-998347/) - [998348: Art Authentication](https://busy.in/sac-code-998348/) - [998349: Technical Consultancy](https://busy.in/sac-code-998349/) - [998351: Pet Veterinary](https://busy.in/sac-code-998351/) - [998352: Livestock Veterinary](https://busy.in/sac-code-998352/) - [998359: Veterinary Consultancy](https://busy.in/sac-code-998359/) - [998361: Digital Advertising](https://busy.in/sac-code-998361/) - [998362: Advertising Space](https://busy.in/sac-code-998362/) - [998363: Print Media Advertising](https://busy.in/sac-code-998363/) - [998364: TV Advertising](https://busy.in/sac-code-998364/) - [998365: Internet Advertising](https://busy.in/sac-code-998365/) - [998366: Outdoor Advertising](https://busy.in/sac-code-998366/) - [998371: Market Research](https://busy.in/sac-code-998371/) - [998372: Public Opinion](https://busy.in/sac-code-998372/) - [998381: Portrait Photography](https://busy.in/sac-code-998381/) - [998382: Advertising Photography](https://busy.in/sac-code-998382/) - [998383: Event Photography](https://busy.in/sac-code-998383/) - [998385: Photo Retouching](https://busy.in/sac-code-998385/) - [998386: Video Editing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998386/) - [998387: Photography](https://busy.in/sac-code-998387/) - [998391: Interior Design](https://busy.in/sac-code-998391/) - [998392: Graphic Design](https://busy.in/sac-code-998392/) - [998393: Technical Consulting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998393/) - [998394: Data Compilation](https://busy.in/sac-code-998394/) - [998395: Translation](https://busy.in/sac-code-998395/) - [998396: Trademark Registration](https://busy.in/sac-code-998396/) - [998397: Brand Promotion](https://busy.in/sac-code-998397/) - [998399: Professional](https://busy.in/sac-code-998399/) ### All SAC headings - [99: All Services Accounting](https://busy.in/sac-code-99/) - [9954: Services in building & construction](https://busy.in/sac-code-9954/) - [9961: Services in wholesale trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9961/) - [9962: Services in retail trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9962/) - [9963: Accommodation, food & beverage services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9963/) - [9964: Passenger transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9964/) - [9965: Goods transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9965/) - [9966: Rental services of transport vehicles](https://busy.in/sac-code-9966/) - [9967: Supporting services in transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-9967/) - [9968: Postal & courier services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9968/) - [9969: Electricity, gas & water supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9969/) - [9971: Financial & related services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9971/) - [9972: Real estate services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9972/) - [9973: Leasing or rental services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9973/) - [9981: Research & development services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9981/) - [9982: Legal & accounting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9982/) - [9983: Professional, technical & business services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9983/) - [9984: Telecommunications & broadcasting supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9984/) - [9985: Support services to business](https://busy.in/sac-code-9985/) - [9986: Support services to agriculture, hunting, forestry & more](https://busy.in/sac-code-9986/) - [9987: Maintenance, repair & installation services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9987/) - [9988: Manufacturing services on physical inputs](https://busy.in/sac-code-9988/) - [9989: Services in publishing, printing & bookbinding](https://busy.in/sac-code-9989/) - [9991: Public administration & other services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9991/) - [9992: Education services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9992/) - [9993: Human health & social care services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9993/) - [9994: Sewage & waste collection](https://busy.in/sac-code-9994/) - [9995: Services of membership organizations](https://busy.in/sac-code-9995/) - [9996: Recreational, cultural & sporting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9996/) - [9997: Other Services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9997/)