How to Create a GST Invoice (Step-by-Step)

Creating a GST invoice in India requires a few mandatory fields:

1. Seller details: business name, GSTIN, address and contact.
2. Customer details: name, GSTIN (if registered) and address.
3. Invoice number & date: follow a consistent numbering pattern.
4. Line items: product description, HSN/SAC, quantity, rate, taxable value.
5. Taxes: CGST, SGST or IGST depending on the place of supply.
6. Totals: subtotal, tax breakup and grand total in words.
7. Payment mode and optional notes.

Inside Dvyapar, you simply pick the customer, scan items with a barcode scanner and hit Create Invoice. Taxes are applied automatically, the PDF is ready, and you can send it via WhatsApp or email instantly. The same flow works for thermal printers at the counter.

If you want to generate your first GST invoice without spreadsheets, open Dvyapar, choose Create Invoice, add items and click Share. You will have a compliant PDF in under a minute.