How to Make a GST Invoice in India: Format, Rules and a Free Template
Step-by-step guide to making a GST-compliant tax invoice in India: mandatory fields under Rule 46, CGST/SGST vs IGST, HSN/SAC, numbering and when to issue it.
Read article →Clear answers on GST invoice rules, tax splits, export invoices, credit notes and quotations that win work – written for owners, not accountants.
Step-by-step guide to making a GST-compliant tax invoice in India: mandatory fields under Rule 46, CGST/SGST vs IGST, HSN/SAC, numbering and when to issue it.
Read article →When to charge CGST + SGST, when to charge IGST, what UTGST is and how place of supply decides it – with worked examples for goods, services and exports.
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Read article →What HSN and SAC codes are, how many digits your invoices must show based on turnover, and how to find the right code for your goods or services.
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Read article →Quotation, proforma invoice, tax invoice, bill of supply and credit note – what each document is for, when to issue it and whether GST applies.
Read article →When a credit note is needed, what it must contain, the deadline to issue it and how it adjusts GST – explained for small businesses.
Read article →How to number GST invoices correctly – 16-character limit, unique per financial year, separate series for branches, proformas and credit notes – with examples.
Read article →A practical checklist for choosing GST billing and quotation software as a small business, freelancer or agency in India – features, privacy, price and what to avoid.
Read article →Ready-to-use payment reminder messages for WhatsApp and email – before the due date, on the due date and overdue – that get invoices paid without spoiling the relationship.
Read article →What a professional company letterhead should contain in India – logo, registered address, GSTIN, CIN, contact details – plus design tips and ready-made letter types.
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