Question 1

What is a GST invoice in India?

Accepted Answer

A GST invoice (or 'tax invoice') is the document a GST-registered supplier must issue under Section 31 of the CGST Act when supplying taxable goods or services. It captures the supplier and recipient GSTINs, HSN/SAC codes, taxable value, the CGST/SGST or IGST split, and the total — and forms the basis for the recipient's input tax credit claim.

Question 2

What is a GSTIN and what does it look like?

Accepted Answer

A GSTIN is your 15-character GST Identification Number. The first two digits are your state code, the next ten are your PAN, the 13th is the entity number for that PAN in that state, the 14th is 'Z' by default, and the last is a checksum. Example: 27AAACR4849R1ZL. Invora validates the format the moment you paste it in.

Question 3

When do I charge CGST + SGST vs IGST?

Accepted Answer

If the supplier and the place of supply are in the same state, the GST splits 50/50 between CGST and SGST (so 18% becomes 9% CGST + 9% SGST). If they're in different states — including SEZ and exports — you charge IGST in full (18% IGST). Invora reads the state codes on both GSTINs and picks the right split automatically.

Question 4

Which GST rate applies to my services?

Accepted Answer

Most professional, IT, and consulting services fall under the 18% slab. Goods rates run 0% / 5% / 12% / 18% / 28% depending on category. A few items attract a cess on top of 28%. Invora supports per-line GST rates, so a single invoice can mix 5%, 12% and 18% items where needed.

Question 5

Do I need to put HSN or SAC codes on every invoice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with thresholds. From April 2022, businesses with aggregate turnover above ₹5 crore must show 6-digit HSN/SAC on B2B invoices; below that, 4 digits suffice for B2B (and HSN is optional on B2C). Invora stores codes against each line-item template so they're never missing.

Question 6

Can I have multiple invoice series?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Rule 46 allows separate series per business vertical or place of business, as long as each series is unique, sequential, and ≤16 characters. Invora supports multiple branded series (e.g. INV/2026-27/ for India, EXP/2026-27/ for exports) under one account.

Question 7

Does Invora handle reverse-charge invoices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tick 'reverse charge applicable' on the invoice and Invora suppresses the GST collection lines, marks 'Tax payable on reverse charge: Yes' on the PDF, and keeps the taxable values clean for your GSTR-1 reporting.

Question 8

Does Invora generate e-invoices with IRN and QR code?

Accepted Answer

Invora produces fully Rule-46-compliant tax invoices and exports clean JSON / CSV that's compatible with the GST e-invoice portal (IRP) and most GSP/ASPs. For automatic IRN + QR generation, pair Invora's exports with your GSP — or ask us about the e-invoicing roadmap.

Question 9

Can I issue export invoices (LUT / IGST)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Invora supports both export-under-LUT (zero-rated, no IGST charged) and export-with-IGST (paid then refunded) flows. Toggle the export type on the invoice; Invora applies the right tax treatment, shows the LUT reference if provided, and keeps INR + foreign-currency totals on the PDF.

Question 10

Will Invora export data for my GSTR-1 filing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Export your invoices as CSV with all the columns your accountant or GST software needs — GSTIN, place of supply, taxable value, CGST / SGST / IGST per rate, and HSN summary. Invora is your invoice layer; pair it with your CA or GST filing software for the actual return.

Question 11

Is the GST invoice generator really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unlimited GST-compliant invoices, unlimited clients, branded PDFs, payment links (UPI / Razorpay / Stripe), and CSV exports. No subscription. Optional AI drafting uses one-time credits.

Free GST invoice generator — GSTIN, CGST, SGST, IGST, done.

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Rule-46 compliant — without the spreadsheet gymnastics.

Every field a GST tax invoice must include.

Supplier name, address & GSTIN

Sequential GST invoice number

Recipient name, address & GSTIN

Place of supply & state code

HSN / SAC code per line

CGST + SGST / IGST split

Taxable value, tax & total in INR

Signature & terms

GST invoice generation, answered.

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