GST ഇൻവോയ്സ് ഫോർമാറ്റിൽ ഉണ്ടാകേണ്ട പ്രധാന വിവരങ്ങൾ. അച്ചടിക്കും മുമ്പ് നിലവിലെ നിയമം ഉറപ്പാക്കുക.
A GST invoice format India businesses can trust lists the particulars the GST law requires on a tax invoice. Those particulars are specified in the rules and can be updated. Use this as a checklist to compare with your software, then confirm against a current GST invoice rule or your practitioner. A pretty template that omits the GSTIN is not a tax invoice.
Fields to expect on a regular tax invoice
- Supplier name, address, and GSTIN.
- Invoice number and date, in a consecutive series.
- Recipient name, address, and GSTIN if they are registered.
- Description, quantity, and taxable value.
- Rate and amount of tax (CGST and SGST, or IGST), and place of supply where required.
- Total value, and whether tax is payable on reverse charge if that applies.
- Signature or digital signature as required.
How to produce one is in how to create a GST invoice.
Not every bill is the same
Bill of supply, invoice-cum-bill of supply, and revised invoices exist for specific cases such as composition. Do not stamp “tax invoice” on a document your category should not issue. Rules overview: GST rules for small business.
Keep the series clean
Do not reuse numbers. Do not delete a bill and reuse the number if the system already issued it. Credit notes correct mistakes. That discipline is part of invoicing steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a WhatsApp message an invoice?
No. You can send the invoice on WhatsApp. The invoice itself must carry the required particulars.
Can I design my own format?
Yes if every mandatory particular is present. Software such as the tools in the invoicing guide already map them.
What if a field is missing on old bills?
Ask your filer how to correct that period. Do not ignore it.