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How to Make a GST Invoice in India: Format, Fields and Free Generator
The fields a GST tax invoice should have, how CGST, SGST and IGST work, and how to create an invoice PDF in minutes.
If you are registered under GST, you must give a tax invoice for the goods or services you supply. Getting the format right saves trouble for you and for your customer, who needs it to claim input tax credit.
Details a GST invoice usually shows
- Your name, address and GSTIN
- A unique invoice number and the date
- The customer’s name, address and GSTIN (if they are registered)
- A description of each item, with the HSN or SAC code
- The quantity, rate and taxable value
- The GST rate and the amount of CGST and SGST, or IGST
- The place of supply and the total value
- Your signature
CGST + SGST or IGST?
If you and the place of supply are in the same state, charge CGST and SGST, each half of the rate. If it is a sale to another state, charge IGST at the full rate.
Invoice Generator
Create a GST invoice with the tax split worked out.
Before you send it
- Check the GST rate for your product. Rates change, so confirm with the latest notification or your accountant.
- Use the right number of HSN digits for your turnover.
- Keep invoice numbers in a running series with no gaps.
- Need a quick calculation first? Try the GST Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make an invoice without GST?
Yes. If you are not registered, or the supply is exempt, pick “No GST”. The page will say INVOICE instead of TAX INVOICE.
Why does the invoice show Rs. and not ₹?
The standard PDF fonts do not include the ₹ symbol, so the PDF prints Rs.
