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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