Transparency

Kalaqaar operates on a trust-first model. We charge a simple platform service fee to clients, ensuring artists and vendors keep 100% of their base fee.

ESCROW PROTECTED
0% ARTIST COMMISSION
VERIFIED PROFILES

For Clients

Flat Platform Fee

Covers curation, verification, and escrow management.

Events ≤ ₹20k₹999
Events ₹20k - ₹50k₹1,999
Events ₹50k - ₹1L7.0%
Events > ₹1L9.9%

Convenience Surcharge

A 1.8% processing fee applies to online payments to cover gateway MDR costs.

💡 Optimize: We recommend Bank Transfer (NEFT/IMPS) for bookings over ₹50,000 to minimize fees.

For Artists

0%
Platform Commission

You receive 100% of the service fee agreed upon. No hidden deductions.

Statutory TDS0% to 5% based on PAN status
ECO-TCS (0.5%)Platform-borne (Not deducted from you)
Payout FeeFlat ₹10 per bank transfer

Partner Performance Roadmap

Unlock high-yield commissions by referring talent and clients to Mumbai's elite marketplace.

Starter
5%
0-5 BOOKINGS
Rising
10%
5-10 BOOKINGS
Standard
15%
10-25 BOOKINGS
Silver
20%
25-50 BOOKINGS
Gold
25%
50+ BOOKINGS

Program Mechanics

1

Every user receives a unique referral code at registration.

2

Commission earned on every successful booking completion.

3

Reach 10 signups + 3 bookings to unlock official PARTNER status.

4

Commissions paid out directly to your linked bank account.

TDS Handling

With PAN + Turnover ≤ ₹5L0% TDS (Exempt)
With PAN + Turnover > ₹5L0.1% TDS
Without PAN Verification5% TDS

💡 Pro Tip: Complete PAN verification during onboard to ensure 0% deductions for bookings up to ₹5L annual turnover.

Financial Logics

Small Event (₹15,000)
Service Fee₹15,000
Platform Fee₹999
GST (18%)₹180
Total (Client)₹16,179
Net (Artist)₹15,000
Corporate (₹1,00,000)
Service Fee₹1,00,000
Platform Fee₹7,000
GST (18%)₹1,260
Total (Client)₹1,08,260
Net (Artist)₹99,900

*TDS certificates generated automatically in dashboard.