What a GST tax invoice must show
Under the GST rules, a tax invoice issued by a registered business includes:
- The title "Tax Invoice", with your name, address and GSTIN.
- An invoice number of up to 16 characters, unique within the financial year, and the date of issue.
- The customer’s name and address, and their GSTIN if they are registered.
- HSN code for goods or SAC code for services. Businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore generally use 4 digits on B2B invoices; above that, 6 digits.
- Description, quantity and unit, rate, and the taxable value of each item.
- The GST rate and amount: CGST + SGST for a sale within your state, IGST for a sale to another state.
- Place of supply, with the state name and code, for supplies to another state.
- The delivery address if it differs from the billing address, and your signature.
How to make one
- Enter your business name, address and GSTIN. The GSTIN is checked as you type.
- Add the customer, the place of supply and the items with HSN/SAC codes and GST rates. Choose CGST + SGST or IGST.
- Download the invoice as a PDF or Word file, or print it. Totals are rounded to the rupee and written in words.
Questions
Does it work out CGST, SGST and IGST?
Yes. Choose "CGST + SGST" for a sale within your state and each item’s GST is split in half; choose "IGST" for a sale to another state.
Can I make an e-invoice with an IRN and QR code here?
No. If your business must issue e-invoices, the IRN and signed QR code come from the government’s Invoice Registration Portal (the limit is aggregate turnover above ₹5 crore at the time of writing). You can still use this tool for your own invoice layout and for businesses below the limit.
What about reverse charge?
There is no dedicated reverse-charge box. If a supply is under reverse charge, state it in the terms section, for example "Tax payable on reverse charge: Yes".
Is my GSTIN or customer data stored on a server?
No. Everything stays in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded.