GST billing guides for Indian businesses
Short, practical explanations of the GST documents you create every day. General information only; always confirm current rules with the GST portal or your CA.
GST invoice format in India: mandatory fields and a sample layout
What a GST tax invoice must contain under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules: supplier and buyer details, invoice number rules, HSN/SAC, tax split, place of supply and signature.
Read guide →4 min readCGST, SGST and IGST explained with examples
When to charge CGST + SGST and when to charge IGST, how place of supply decides it, and a worked example on a ₹10,000 sale.
Read guide →4 min readHSN and SAC codes on a GST invoice
What HSN and SAC codes are, why GST invoices need them, how many digits are required, and how to find the right code for your product or service.
Read guide →4 min readDelivery challan under GST: when to use it and what it must contain
When a delivery challan can replace an invoice for moving goods, what Rule 55 requires on it, the number of copies and how it relates to the e-way bill.
Read guide →5 min readCredit note and debit note under GST: rules and format
When to issue a GST credit note or debit note, the details they must carry under Rule 53, the time limit for credit notes, and how they show up in your returns.
Read guide →5 min readE-invoicing in India: who needs it and how it works
A plain-language explanation of GST e-invoicing: the turnover threshold, what an IRN is, which invoices are covered and what small businesses should do.
Read guide →4 min readQuotation, proforma invoice and tax invoice: what is the difference?
Understand the three documents that come before and after a sale in India, when to use each one, and why only a tax invoice carries GST liability.
Read guide →5 min readHow to choose billing software in India: a checklist for small businesses
Ten questions to ask before choosing GST billing software for a shop or small business in India, including what a free plan should and should not limit.
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