Complete GST Billing Guide for Small Businesses in India
Everything you need to know about GST invoicing, tax calculations, CGST, SGST, IGST, and compliance for Indian small businesses.
- **Invoice Number** — Unique, sequential number
- **Invoice Date** — Date of supply
- **Supplier Details** — Name, address, GSTIN
- Go to **Sales → New Invoice**
- Select customer (or add new)
- Add products with HSN codes
- GSTR-1:: Monthly/quarterly return for outward supplies
- GSTR-3B:: Monthly summary return
- Annual Return:: GSTR-9 for businesses above ₹2 crore turnover
What is GST?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is India's unified indirect tax system introduced on July 1, 2017. It replaced multiple taxes like VAT, Service Tax, and Excise Duty with a single tax structure.
Types of GST
CGST (Central GST)
Collected by the Central Government on intra-state transactions (within the same state).
SGST (State GST)
Collected by the State Government on intra-state transactions. CGST and SGST are always equal.
IGST (Integrated GST)
Collected by the Central Government on inter-state transactions (between different states).
GST Invoice Requirements
A valid GST invoice must include:
4. **Buyer Details** — Name, address, GSTIN (if registered)
5. **HSN/SAC Code** — For goods/services
6. **Description** — Item name, quantity, unit
7. **Taxable Value** — Amount before tax
8. **GST Rate** — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%
9. **CGST/SGST or IGST Amount** — Tax amount
10. **Total Amount** — Including tax
GST Rates in India
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GST Filing Requirements
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