What should I charge?
Work backwards from what you actually want to keep.
Monthly project expense
₹
Salaries, tools, contractors, anything the project eats.
Tax rate
%
5%
20%
30%
22% corporate
What you want to take home
As a % of the retainer
As a fixed amount
%
₹
Cash in your pocket after tax, as a share of what the client pays.
Charge at least
₹2,49,730
Round up and quote
₹2,50,000
.
Client pays
₹2,49,730
Project expense
53%
₹1,32,000
Tax
14%
₹35,319
You keep
33%
₹82,411