Venura is the operating infrastructure built specifically for modern event businesses — including banquet halls, wedding venues, caterers, and event managers. It connects bookings, multi-hall calendars, payment tracking, and automated WhatsApp receipts into one unified platform.

How fast can I start using Venura?

Setup is instant. Venura is a modern cloud SaaS application — you can sign up in under 60 seconds, add your business details and venue halls, and start creating confirmed bookings immediately without any onboarding delays.

Which platforms does Venura support?

Venura is available across all major platforms: Android (Google Play Store), iOS (Apple App Store), native desktop apps for macOS and Windows, and accessible directly via any web browser at venue.venura.org.

How do products in the Venura ecosystem work together?

Everything syncs seamlessly under one account. Your venue booking calendar, catering menu orders, client contact CRM, advance payments, and WhatsApp customer receipts stay synchronized in real time across desktop and mobile devices.

How does Venura prevent double bookings?

Venura uses automatic conflict detection that blocks overlapping bookings in real time. When a hall is already reserved, the system immediately alerts your team and prevents the double booking before it happens.

What is the best banquet management software in India?

Venura is India's leading banquet management software, trusted by 100+ venues. It offers smart booking management, conflict detection, payment tracking, instant WhatsApp receipts, and multi-hall support — all in one connected platform.

Can I track venue payments and security deposits digitally?

Absolutely. Venura provides real-time payment tracking, security deposit management, automated WhatsApp payment reminders, and GST-compliant invoicing — eliminating the need for manual ledgers or Excel sheets.

How to manage banquet bookings without Excel?

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TDS on Banquet Hall Rent: Section 194-I vs 194-C for Corporate Event Bookings (2026)

The Statutory Legal Distinction: Section 194-I vs Section 194-C

Understanding the statutory Income Tax provisions for corporate event billing:

1Section 194-C — Bundled Banquet Hall Booking with Catering (2.0% TDS):

Statutory Authority: CBDT Circular No. 05/2002 dated 30-07-2002.

Applicability: When the venue provides the air-conditioned hall, furniture, audio-visual setups, and in-house food catering under a single composite contract.

TDS Rate: Strictly 2.0% TDS on the taxable invoice value (or 1.0% for individual/HUF corporate entities).

Rationale: The provision of food and event amenities makes the contract a 'contract for work' rather than a passive lease of immovable property.

2Section 194-I — Pure Commercial Real Estate Space Rental Only (10.0% TDS):

Applicability: When the venue leases out only the physical hall/lawn space to a corporate client who hires an independent outside caterer.

TDS Rate: 10.0% TDS on Rent (Section 194-I(b) for land and building).

TDS Deduction Comparison Matrix across Corporate Booking Formats

The table below outlines TDS sections, rates, applicable SAC codes, and statutory documentation requirements across corporate event formats:

Corporate Booking Format	Applicable SAC Code	Statutory TDS Section	Mandatory TDS Rate	Statutory Tax Document
Bundled Corporate AGM + Catering (500 PAX)	SAC 996331	Section 194-C	2.0% TDS (Company)	Form 16A (Quarterly)
Pure Space Rental Only (Outside Catering)	SAC 997212	Section 194-I	10.0% TDS (Rent)	Form 16A (Quarterly)
Day Delegate Corporate Training (DDR)	SAC 996331	Section 194-C	2.0% TDS (Company)	Form 16A (Quarterly)
Preferred Vendor Stage Decorator Bill	SAC 998397	Section 194-C	2.0% TDS (Company) / 1% (Prop)	Form 16A (Quarterly)
Preferred Vendor Commission Referral	SAC 998397	Section 194-H	2.0% TDS (Finance Act 2024)	Form 16A (Quarterly)

Worked Corporate Invoice Example: ₹5.0 Lakh Corporate Conference

The calculation below details a compliant corporate invoice for a turnkey conference at a hotel facility (specified premises) under SAC 996331 with Section 194-C TDS withholding:

Main Ballroom Rental & Audio-Visual Setup: ₹1,50,000.00

Executive Lunch Buffet & High-Tea (300 PAX @ ₹1,000): ₹3,00,000.00

Laser Projection & Podium Microphones: ₹50,000.00

Total Taxable Supply Value: ₹5,00,000.00

Central GST (CGST @ 9.0%): ₹45,000.00

State GST (SGST @ 9.0%): ₹45,000.00

Gross Invoice Total: ₹5,90,000.00

Less TDS Deducted by Corporate under Section 194-C (2.0% on ₹5,00,000 Taxable): -₹10,000.00

Net Payment Due from Corporate Client: ₹5,80,000.00

(Note: For non-specified independent venues, bundled catering is billed at 5% GST [2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST = ₹25,000 tax], while Section 194-C 2% TDS remains unchanged on the taxable base value).

Reconciling Form 26AS / AIS and Form 16A with Venura OS

Venura streamlines corporate tax compliance:

Automated TDS Deduction Tracking: Automatically flags whether corporate clients deducted 2% (194-C) or 10% (194-I), logging the tax credit in customer ledgers.
Form 26AS Matching: Reconciles quarterly Form 16A certificates against TRACES portal ledgers, preventing uncredited tax disputes.
One-Click Tally Prime Sync: Exports corporate sales journals and TDS receivable ledgers directly into Tally Prime.

Handling Mandatory E-Invoicing & IRN Generation for Corporate Invoices

For venue enterprises with annual aggregate turnover exceeding ₹5 Crores:

1
Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing: Corporate event invoices must be uploaded to the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) to generate an Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and statutory signed QR code.

2
Automated IRN Generation in Venura: Generates IRNs via authorized GST Suvidha Providers in real time, embedding government QR codes directly onto output PDFs.

3
Input Tax Credit Guarantee: Validates corporate client GSTIN checksums to ensure zero tax credit discrepancies in GSTR-2B.

Vendor Master File & Form 16A TDS Certificate Audits

Ensuring corporate statutory compliance across all corporate clients:

1
Corporate Master File Review: Verify active 15-digit GSTINs, corporate TAN details, and billing addresses for all regular corporate clients.

2
Quarterly Form 16A TDS Reconciliation: Reconcile 2% Section 194-C TDS deductions against central TRACES portal ledgers, preventing tax filing penalties.

One-Click Tally Prime Sync for Corporate Invoices

Streamlining corporate event accounting workflows:

Automated Sales & Purchase Ledgers: Export client tax invoices, vendor expense ledgers, and CGST/SGST splits directly into Tally Prime XML ledgers in under 60 seconds, eliminating manual data entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Operational Questions

What is the TDS rate on banquet hall booking for corporate events in India?

When a banquet hall provides a composite package of hall rental and food catering under SAC 996331, TDS is deducted at 2.0% under Section 194-C (Contract for Catering) in accordance with CBDT Circular No. 05/2002. If pure space is rented without food, 10% TDS applies under Section 194-I.

What does CBDT Circular No. 05/2002 state regarding banquet hall TDS?

CBDT Circular No. 05/2002 clarifies that where a hotel or banquet hall enters into an agreement with a client to provide facilities including meals/catering for a conference or event, the contract is a contract for catering/work and attracts TDS under Section 194-C, not Section 194-I.

Is TDS calculated on the GST component of the banquet invoice?

No. Under CBDT Circular No. 23/2017, TDS under the Income Tax Act is deducted strictly on the taxable value of services, excluding the GST component, provided the GST is indicated separately on the tax invoice.

How does venue management software track corporate TDS deductions?

Venura OS automatically calculates Section 194-C (2%) or 194-I (10%) TDS deductions on corporate invoices, manages Form 16A certificate reconciliation, and syncs directly with Tally Prime.

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