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GST invoice format
The fields on the "Tax invoice" PDF that Vin-G Invoices creates, in the order they appear, with what each one means.
Fields on the tax invoice
| Section | Field | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Header | "TAX INVOICE" title and your logo | The GST template is titled "Tax invoice". Your logo appears when you have uploaded one. |
| From | Business name, address, GSTIN and PAN | Your legal details. GSTIN and PAN print when they are filled in under business settings. |
| Bill to | Client name, company, email, address and GSTIN | Who you are billing. Add the client's GSTIN for B2B sales. |
| Invoice details | Invoice number, issue date, due date, currency, status | Each invoice has its own number, and shows the currency it is billed in, such as INR. |
| Invoice details | Place of supply | The state code that decides CGST and SGST (same state) or IGST (another state). |
| Items | Description, HSN/SAC, quantity, unit price, GST %, line total | One row per item. HSN for goods, SAC for services, and the GST rate per line. |
| Totals | Subtotal, discount, taxable value | The taxable value is the amount after discount that GST is charged on. |
| Totals | CGST and SGST, or IGST | Intra-state sales show CGST and SGST; inter-state sales show IGST. |
| Totals | Total, paid, balance due | Paid and balance due appear once a payment has been recorded. |
| Footer | Verification QR code, notes and payment terms | The QR code holds the invoice number, total and your GSTIN so anyone can check the invoice. Notes and payment terms print when set. |
What Vin-G does not do
- Vin-G does not generate GST e-invoices (IRN) or e-way bills.
- Vin-G does not file GSTR returns. Use the GST report or the accountant export to file through your accountant or the GST portal.
Terms explained in the glossary. Create GST invoices with Vin-G Invoices, or read how to get paid.
A general guide to the format, not tax advice.