Rule 46 Compliant GST Tax Invoice Format

Standard B2B and B2C GST invoice format incorporating HSN/SAC codes, CGST/SGST/IGST breakdown, place of supply, and reverse charge indicator.

Statutory Governing Law

Rule 46 of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules 2017.

Stamp Duty & Registration Rule

Commercial tax invoice; printed or electronically transmitted with digital signature / QR code.

Standard Format Preview & Editor(Replace bracketed text like [NAME] with actual facts)

TAX INVOICE
[SUPPLIER LEGAL NAME / TRADE NAME]
[SUPPLIER ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, PIN]
GSTIN: [SUPPLIER_GSTIN] | PAN: [SUPPLIER_PAN] | State Code: [STATE_CODE]

Invoice No: [INV-2024-001]           Invoice Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Place of Supply: [STATE_NAME]        Reverse Charge Applicable: [YES/NO]

BILLED TO (BUYER):
Name: [BUYER_NAME / COMPANY]
Address: [BUYER_ADDRESS]
GSTIN: [BUYER_GSTIN] | State Code: [BUYER_STATE_CODE]

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Sl | Description of Goods/Services | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Taxable Amt | CGST | SGST | IGST | Total
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1  | [PRODUCT / SERVICE NAME]      | [998311]| 1   | [AMT]| [TAXABLE]   | 9%   | 9%   | -    | [TOTAL]
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Total Taxable Value: Rs. [TAXABLE_SUM]
Total CGST Amount:   Rs. [CGST_AMT]
Total SGST Amount:   Rs. [SGST_AMT]
TOTAL INVOICE VALUE: Rs. [GRAND_TOTAL] (Rupees [AMOUNT_IN_WORDS] only)

Bank Details:
Bank Name: [BANK_NAME] | A/c No: [ACC_NO] | IFSC: [IFSC]

Authorised Signatory for [SUPPLIER_NAME]:
___________________________

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Essential Clauses in this Standard Draft

Supplier & Recipient GSTIN, Legal Name & Address

Consecutive Serial Number & Date of Invoice

HSN/SAC 4 to 8 Digit Codes & Goods Description

Taxable Value & Split of CGST, SGST & IGST

Place of Supply & Reverse Charge (Yes/No)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rule 46 Compliant GST Tax Invoice Format

What is mandatory on a GST invoice for Input Tax Credit (ITC)?

Under Section 16(2) of the CGST Act, a valid tax invoice must contain the supplier and recipient GSTIN, consecutive invoice number, date, HSN/SAC code, taxable value, and separate CGST/SGST/IGST columns.