India · GST-registered business
GST invoice format for India
A GST-compliant invoice must show your GSTIN, the customer's GSTIN (if registered), HSN/SAC codes, place of supply and a clean tax breakdown into CGST + SGST (intra-state) or IGST (inter-state). This template does all of that for you.
| Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Tax | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand identity design | 998391 | 1 | ₹60000.00 | 18% | ₹70800.00 |
| Packaging design (5 SKUs) | 998391 | 5 | ₹8000.00 | 18% | ₹47200.00 |
What to include
- Your business name, address and GSTIN
- Customer name, address and GSTIN (if registered)
- Invoice number, date and place of supply
- HSN/SAC code for every line item
- Taxable value, CGST + SGST or IGST — never both
- Total in words plus a digital signature or authorised signatory line
FAQ
If your business state and the place of supply are the same, split into CGST + SGST at half the rate each. If they differ, charge the full rate as IGST.
Yes — 4 digits for turnover below ₹5 Cr and 6 digits above ₹5 Cr, for every line item. Ascend has a searchable HSN picker built in.
It flows into your GSTR-1 return. Ascend can export a GSTR-1 ready CSV from Reports (coming to all plans).
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