Invoicing & Billing
GST-Compliant Tax Invoice Format & Template (Word, Excel & PDF)
Complete blueprint and free download of a compliant Indian GST tax invoice containing all 16 statutory elements required under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules, 2017 to ensure buyer Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility.
Key clauses included in this agreement:
- 16-Character Consecutive Alphanumeric Invoice Numbering (Rule 46(b))
- Supplier & Recipient 15-digit GSTINs and Place of Supply State Code
- Itemized HSN (Goods) & SAC (Services - e.g., 9983) Breakdown with CGST/SGST/IGST Rates
- Statutory MSME Udyam Registration Number for Section 43B(h) Protection
- Bank Account Details, IFSC Code & Dynamic BharatQR / UPI VPA
- Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) Declaration
Full Template Text
TAX INVOICE (Under Rule 46 of CGST Rules, 2017) ================================================================================ [YOUR COMPANY NAME / TRADING NAME] Registered Address: [Full Business Address, City, State, PIN] GSTIN: [15-Digit GSTIN Number] | State: [State Name] (State Code: [XX]) PAN: [10-Digit PAN] | Email: [[email protected]] | Phone: [+91 XXXXXXXXXX] MSME Udyam Registration No: [UDYAM-XX-XX-XXXXXXX] (Micro/Small Enterprise) ================================================================================ INVOICE DETAILS: Invoice Number: VB/26-27/001 Invoice Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Payment Terms: 15 Days (MSMED Act) Due Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Place of Supply: [Customer State Name] (State Code: [XX]) Reverse Charge Applicable (RCM): No -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BILLED TO (RECIPIENT / BUYER): Legal Name: [Customer Company Legal Name] Billing Address: [Customer Registered Address, City, State, PIN] GSTIN: [Recipient 15-Digit GSTIN] | State: [State Name] (State Code: [XX]) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEMIZED SERVICES & GOODS TABLE: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Description SAC/HSN Qty Rate (INR) Taxable Val GST% CGST (INR) SGST (INR) IGST (INR) Total (INR) 1 IT & Software Consulting 998314 1 85,000.00 85,000.00 18% 7,650.00 7,650.00 0.00 1,00,300.00 (Intra-State Supply) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBTOTAL (Taxable Amount): INR 85,000.00 Central GST (CGST @ 9%): INR 7,650.00 State GST (SGST @ 9%): INR 7,650.00 Integrated GST (IGST @ 18% - for Inter-State): INR 0.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INVOICE VALUE (IN WORDS): INR 1,00,300.00 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Three Hundred Only) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BANK & PAYMENT SETTLEMENT DETAILS: Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited | Account Name: [Your Company Legal Name] Account Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX | IFSC Code: HDFC000XXXX | Branch: [Branch Name] Direct UPI VPA: company@hdfcbank (Scan BharatQR / UPI on digital copy) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMS & STATUTORY DECLARATION: 1. Certified that the particulars given above are true and correct, and the amount indicated represents the price actually charged. 2. Payment is due within 15 days of invoice receipt under Section 15 of the MSMED Act, 2006. 3. Delayed payment attracts statutory compound interest at 3 times the RBI Bank Rate under Section 16 of the MSMED Act. 4. Subject to [City] jurisdiction. For [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Authorized Signatory
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download this GST invoice format in Word or Excel?
Yes! You can copy the raw format directly into Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, or paste it into Word. Dyopact also lets you generate beautifully branded PDF invoices with automated GST calculations and UPI QR codes.
What are the 16 mandatory fields required on a GST tax invoice under Rule 46?
Under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules, a tax invoice must contain: (1) Supplier name, address, and GSTIN; (2) Consecutive serial number up to 16 characters; (3) Date of issue; (4) Recipient name, address, and GSTIN; (5) Delivery address; (6) HSN code of goods or SAC of services; (7) Description of goods/services; (8) Quantity and unit; (9) Total value; (10) Taxable value after discount; (11) Rate of tax (CGST, SGST, IGST); (12) Amount of tax; (13) Place of supply and state name/code; (14) Delivery address if different; (15) Reverse charge indicator; and (16) Signature or digital signature of the supplier.
What SAC code should I use for IT, software, marketing, and consultancy services?
Most digital marketing, software development, management consulting, and agency services fall under SAC Code 9983 (Other professional, technical, and business services) and attract the 18% standard GST rate.
What is the difference between an Intra-State and Inter-State GST invoice?
If the supplier's state and customer's place of supply are in the SAME state, tax is split equally into CGST (e.g. 9%) and SGST (9%). If they are in DIFFERENT states, a single IGST (18%) is charged.
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