If you are a freelancer in India earning above Rs. 20 lakhs annually, GST registration is mandatory. And once you are registered, every invoice you send must be GST compliant.
Here is what a valid GST invoice must include:
- Your GSTIN
- Client GSTIN
- HSN or SAC code
- CGST and SGST for intra-state or IGST for inter-state transactions
- Invoice number and date
Doing this manually every time is slow and error-prone. One wrong calculation can cause compliance issues during filing.
The smarter approach is using dedicated GST billing software that handles all of this automatically. You enter the service, select the GST rate, and the software splits the tax correctly based on your client's location.
For a detailed breakdown of what to look for and how it works, check out this guide on simple GST billing software for freelancers.
It covers features, compliance requirements, and a step-by-step process to generate your first invoice in minutes.
