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gst
8 guides on gst.
Tax
GSTIN — what the 15 characters tell you
GSTIN is 15 characters: 2-digit state code + 10-char PAN + 1-digit entity number + Z + 1-character checksum. Catches typos via base-36 weighted checksum.
3 min read
Tax
How to create a GST invoice in India — fields and free template
Indian GST invoices need GSTIN, HSN/SAC, CGST+SGST or IGST split, invoice number and amount in words. Rule-46-compliant guide with a free generator.
5 min read
Tax
GST on restaurant bills — 5% vs 18% and how to extract net price
Restaurant GST India: 5% (no ITC) for standalone, 18% (with ITC) in 5-star hotels. Extract net food price from inclusive bill — when service charge is legal.
5 min read
Tax
Debit note vs credit note under GST: rules + free generator
Issued correctly, credit / debit notes adjust GST and avoid costly amendments. Issued late or wrong, you lose the GST adjustment. Section 34 explained.
2 min read
Tax
Delivery challan under GST: when you actually need one
Goods can move without a tax invoice in five specific cases. Use the wrong document and you face GST penalties + e-way bill issues. The clean rulebook.
3 min read
Finance
Purchase Order format under Indian GST (free template + checklist)
A clean PO closes the loop between buyer and vendor. HSN, GST, delivery terms, payment terms — what to print so your accounts team can match invoices later.
3 min read
Tax
Proforma invoice vs tax invoice: when to use each (India guide)
A proforma invoice is a pre-supply quote — not a tax document. Issuing the wrong one creates GST and ITC headaches. Here's the clean rulebook.
2 min read
Daily
42 more free tools — Insurance, Real Estate, NRI, Govt schemes & more
42 new tools: term/health insurance need, ULIP vs term-MF, rental yield, construction cost, NRE/NRO, DTAA credit, GST ITC, NIRF, AC tonnage, Rahu Kaal.
4 min read