Mandatory Components of a GST Compliant Invoice in India
Under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, every registered taxable business must issue a valid tax invoice containing specific statutory details to enable buyers to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC).
Key Details Required on a Valid GST Bill
- Supplier & Customer Information: Registered legal business name, complete address, State, and 15-digit GSTIN.
- Invoice Serial Number & Date: Unique consecutive serial numbering with creation and due dates.
- HSN/SAC Code: Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) for goods or Services Accounting Code (SAC) for services.
- Intra-State vs Inter-State Tax Classification: Split into CGST and SGST for sales within the same state, or IGST for inter-state transactions.
- Total Amount in Words: Clear legal representation of total payable sum in Indian currency terms.
- Payment QR Code: Dynamic UPI payment QR enabling customers to pay directly via PhonePe, Google Pay, or Paytm.
Step-by-Step: Creating Your Bill with ALLINONETOOLS Invoice Generator
- Fill in your business name, address, GSTIN, and optionally upload your company logo.
- Enter client billing details and select whether the transaction is Intra-State (CGST+SGST) or Inter-State (IGST).
- Add itemized products/services with quantity, unit rate, HSN codes, and individual GST tax rates.
- Enter your UPI ID to automatically embed a scannable instant payment QR code directly on the invoice.
- Click Download PDF or Print Invoice to instantly export an immaculate A4 document.