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Carpenter and furniture maker

Make and repair furniture and fittings for homes and offices.

Money to start

Up to ₹50,000

Time it needs

Full time

Risk

Low

Works from home

Mostly outside

Explore

What it is, who it suits, what it can pay, how soon, the upside and the risks.

Carpenters build wardrobes, beds, kitchens and office fittings, and do repairs. Work comes from homeowners, interior designers and contractors. Carpentry is a PM Vishwakarma trade.

Who it suits

  • Trained carpenters
  • Those who can manage a small workshop
  • Any town with construction

Upside

  • Steady demand
  • Projects pay well
  • Scheme support

Risks to know

  • Material price changes
  • Payment delays from contractors
  • Workshop safety

What it can pay

We do not publish a number without a reliable source.

What drives it: Project size, material sourcing margin, finish quality, and steady contractor work.

Time to first income

Days to weeks.

Assess

Skills, money, tools, hours and registrations you need, and a five question fit check.

Skills

  • Carpentry
  • Measuring and quoting

Money to start

Power tools and a small workshop.

Tools

  • Power tools
  • Workshop or site kit

Time per week

Full time.

Licences and registrations

Tick each one as you get it. Your ticks stay on this device.

Quick fit check

  1. 1.Are you a trained carpenter?
  2. 2.Can you read a design and quote accurately?
  3. 3.Do you have or can you rent a workshop?
  4. 4.Will you give written quotes?
  5. 5.Can you finish projects on time?

Answer all five to see how well this fits you.

Run

Your first 30 days to the first rupee: set up, price, get paid, find customers, keep records.

0 of 12 steps done

  1. Days 1 to 7

    Set up

  2. Days 8 to 10

    Price it and get ready to be paid

  3. Days 11 to 24

    Find your first customers

  4. Days 25 to 30

    Record and review

Nurture

Grow and stay compliant: tax, GST, government schemes and the help that fits.

Grow it

  • Hire helpers and take bigger projects
  • Make ready furniture to sell
  • Use Mudra or Vishwakarma loans for machines

Tax: Small business on presumptive tax

Return: ITR-4 (Sugam) if total income is up to ₹50 lakh; otherwise ITR-3

  • This is business income. With turnover up to ₹2 crore (₹3 crore if at least 95% comes in digitally) you can use Sec 58 of the Income-tax Act 2025 (old Sec 44AD): declare 6% of digital receipts and 8% of cash receipts as profit, or more if you earn more. No detailed books needed.
  • If you leave this scheme after using it, you cannot come back to it for the next five years. Choose with care.
  • Under the new regime, total income up to ₹12 lakh usually means no tax after the rebate. You still file, to show the income and claim back any TDS.
  • Pay advance tax in one go by 15 March if the year's tax is ₹10,000 or more.

GST on services

Register once your services turnover crosses ₹20 lakh in a year (₹10 lakh in some North-Eastern and hill states). Below that, register only if clients insist or it helps you claim tax credit.

Government schemes that help

Make it official

Only what this way of earning needs. Free tools are marked; services are done by a TaxSavvy CA.

Ask a SavvyPM VishwakarmaRegistration, toolkit and loan under the scheme.See how it works →TaxSavvy serviceMudra loan fileChoose the right Mudra category and prepare your loan papers.See how it works →TaxSavvy serviceITR-4 presumptive returnYour return under Sec 58 presumptive tax, filed by a CA.See how it works →

Questions

How much can I earn from carpenter and furniture maker in India?

What drives it: Project size, material sourcing margin, finish quality, and steady contractor work.

How long until the first income?

Days to weeks.

What do I need to start?

Power tools and a small workshop. Registrations: PM Vishwakarma registration, Udyam registration, GST registration.

Which ITR form do I file for this income?

ITR-4 (Sugam) if total income is up to ₹50 lakh; otherwise ITR-3. This is business income. With turnover up to ₹2 crore (₹3 crore if at least 95% comes in digitally) you can use Sec 58 of the Income-tax Act 2025 (old Sec 44AD): declare 6% of digital receipts and 8% of cash receipts as profit, or more if you earn more. No detailed books needed.

Do I need GST?

Register once your services turnover crosses ₹20 lakh in a year (₹10 lakh in some North-Eastern and hill states). Below that, register only if clients insist or it helps you claim tax credit.

Which government schemes can help?

PM Vishwakarma, PM Mudra Yojana, PMEGP. Each scheme has its own eligibility; check the official site before applying.

Sources

Read on 4 Nov 2026. Limits, rates and fees change: check the official site before you rely on them.

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