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GST invoicing, explained simply

Practical guides on GST compliance, invoicing rules, and getting paid faster — written for Indian business owners, not accountants.

GST compliance

GST Registration Threshold 2026: Do You Actually Need to Register?

The turnover threshold for GST registration is different for goods and services, different again in special category states, and has several exceptions that override it entirely.

20 Sep 2026
GST basics

HSN and SAC Codes: How to Find the Right One (and Why It Matters)

A wrong HSN or SAC code is one of the quietest ways an otherwise-correct invoice becomes non-compliant. Here's how to find the right one and why the digit count depends on your turnover.

19 Sep 2026
GST basics

Place of Supply Rules Explained: Why They Decide Your GST Split

It isn't your customer's billing address that decides CGST+SGST versus IGST — it's the place of supply, and the two aren't always the same thing.

18 Sep 2026
GST basics

Bill of Supply vs Tax Invoice: When a GST-Registered Business Issues Which

A tax invoice and a bill of supply look similar but mean very different things under GST — and issuing the wrong one is a real compliance error, not a formatting choice.

17 Sep 2026
GST basics

What Is GST-Compliant Invoicing? A Complete Checklist for 2026

Every field a valid GST tax invoice legally needs, in one checklist — plus the four places small businesses most often go wrong.

16 Sep 2026
For freelancers

Free GST Invoice Software for Freelancers in India (2025 Guide)

When a freelancer actually needs to register for GST, what a compliant freelance invoice must include, and why free, unlimited invoicing matters most in the unpredictable early stretch of self-employment.

13 Aug 2026
Comparison

Settle vs Zoho Invoice vs Vyapar: Which Is Right for Your Business?

An honest comparison of three different approaches to GST invoicing in India — established all-in-one suites versus a newer, tax-correctness-focused tool — so you can pick based on what you actually need.

13 Aug 2026
How-to guide

How to Create a GST-Compliant Invoice in India (Step-by-Step)

Every mandatory field a valid GST tax invoice needs, in the order you should fill them, plus the small mistakes — wrong HSN code, missing place of supply — that quietly make an invoice non-compliant.

13 Aug 2026
Accounting basics

What Is a Party Ledger in Indian Accounting?

Why 'how much does this customer owe me' shouldn't require adding up invoices by hand, what a proper party ledger tracks, and the quiet bookkeeping mistakes that break it.

13 Aug 2026
Payments

How Razorpay Payment Links Work With GST Invoices

How pairing a Razorpay payment link with a GST invoice speeds up collection, what automatic reconciliation actually means, and why the payment should be tied to the invoice, not just to your account.

13 Aug 2026
GST basics

CGST, SGST, and IGST Explained: How GST Tax Splits Work on an Invoice

A plain-English breakdown of when to charge CGST+SGST versus IGST, how the split is calculated, and how to avoid the most common invoicing mistake that gets flagged in a GST audit.

10 Aug 2026
GST compliance

GST Rule 46(b) Explained: What It Means for Your Invoice Numbering

The exact numbering requirements Rule 46(b) sets for a valid tax invoice, why a skipped or duplicate number is a real compliance risk, and how to check whether your current invoicing setup already breaks it.

10 Aug 2026