What a delivery challan includes
In India, a delivery challan is used when goods move without a sale at that moment — job work, goods sent on approval, or a delivery in several lots. It usually shows:
- The heading "Delivery challan", a challan number and the date.
- Your name, address and GSTIN, and the receiver’s name, address and GSTIN if they are registered.
- HSN code, description, quantity and unit for each item.
- The value of the goods and tax where applicable, or no prices for a simple delivery note.
- The place of supply for goods going to another state, and the signature of the sender.
How to make one
- Enter your business details, then the receiver and the delivery address.
- Add the items and quantities. Prices are off by default; switch them on if the goods need a value.
- Download and print it. Copies are usually kept for the sender, the transporter and the receiver.
Questions
What is the difference between a delivery challan and an invoice?
An invoice records a sale and asks for payment. A challan records that goods were moved or delivered, and may have no prices at all.
Is a delivery challan enough to transport goods?
Depending on the value and distance, an e-way bill may also be needed. The e-way bill is generated on the government portal; it is not made here.
Can I use it outside India?
Yes. Outside India the same document is called a delivery note, and it uses your country’s wording.