A GST bill, properly a tax invoice, is the bill a GST-registered seller gives the buyer. It must show certain details so the buyer can claim input credit and so your GST return matches your sales. Here is what to put on it, the mistakes to avoid, and three free ways to make one.
A tax invoice usually carries all of these. Your CA can confirm what applies to your business.
A tax invoice usually carries all of these. Your CA can confirm what applies to your business.
Bill numbers must be unique within a financial year and run in sequence, for example INV/2026/0001, INV/2026/0002. Do not skip, reuse or re-number bills after they are issued. A billing app does the numbering for you.
If the buyer is in your state, split the GST equally into CGST and SGST. If the buyer is in another state, charge the whole amount as IGST. Example: an item of ₹1,000 at 18% GST is CGST ₹90 + SGST ₹90 in the same state, or IGST ₹180 to another state. Our free GST calculator does this split.
Pick the one that fits how often you bill.
These are the errors that cause trouble at return time.
In shop language, yes. The legal name is tax invoice. A GST bill is an invoice that shows the GST details listed above.
No. Only a GST-registered seller can charge GST and issue a tax invoice. If you are not registered, give a normal bill without GST. Ask your CA whether you need to register.
HSN rules depend on your turnover and the type of supply. Most registered businesses need at least 4-digit codes. Use our HSN code finder for a starting point and confirm with your CA.
Yes, if it carries all the required details and a proper bill number. Printed or app-made bills avoid copying mistakes and keep a record for your return.
The invoice generator, the GST calculator, the HSN code finder and the Excel invoice format on this site are free with no sign-up. The MyInvoiceDB app is free too.
Download the installer, sign in once with Google inside the app and start billing free. Add wallet money only when you want to send WhatsApp messages.
