Business guides, in plain words
Short, practical guides on GST bills, transport papers and everyday accounts — checked against official government sources.
General information, not tax or legal advice. GST and transport rules change from time to time. Check the official source linked below, or ask your CA, before acting on anything here.
What a GST tax invoice must contain
A plain-language checklist of every detail a GST tax invoice must carry under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules, with timing and copies explained.
3 min readHSN and SAC codes: how many digits you need
What HSN and SAC codes are, how many digits you must print on a GST invoice based on your turnover, and how to find the right code.
2 min readCGST + SGST or IGST: which tax to charge
How to decide between CGST + SGST and IGST on a GST invoice, using the place of supply rules, with simple examples.
2 min readTax invoice, bill of supply or cash memo
Which bill should your business give — a GST tax invoice, a bill of supply, or a plain cash memo? A simple guide by type of business.
2 min readWhat to write on an LR / bilty
A practical checklist of what a lorry receipt (LR, bilty or consignment note) should contain, how many copies to make and how it links to the invoice and e-way bill.
2 min readTruck papers checklist
The documents every goods vehicle in India should carry — registration, insurance, fitness, permit, PUC, licence — plus the papers for the load, and digital copies.
2 min readHow to keep a simple shop ledger
A practical method to keep a clean ledger for every customer and supplier — what to write, how to keep the balance right, and how long to keep records.
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