GST Invoice Requirements in India: Complete Compliance Guide

Understanding GST Invoicing Rules in India

Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law in India, registered businesses must issue tax invoices containing prescribed fields to allow recipients to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC).

Mandatory Fields in a GST Invoice

• Supplier Details: Name, address, and 15-digit GSTIN number.
• Recipient Details: Customer name, billing address, and GSTIN (if registered).
• HSN / SAC Code: Harmonized System of Nomenclature (for goods) or Service Accounting Code (for services).
• Place of Supply: State name and state code.
• Tax Split: For intra-state transactions, show CGST + SGST split. For inter-state transactions, show IGST.

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