Shops and traders
Make a proper GST invoice without buying software.
Invoice generator
Fill in your details and items, then print the invoice or save it as a PDF from the print window. We don't store what you type.
Where it helps
Freelancers
Bill clients with SAC codes, GST and a UPI QR to get paid faster.
Occasional sellers
Issue quotations, challans or a bill of supply when needed.
Good to know
Nothing is stored
What you type is used to build this one page and isn't saved.
Place of supply decides the tax
Same state: CGST + SGST; different state: IGST.
Sign it
Sign the printout, or use a digital signature on the PDF.
Check with your CA
GST rules change; confirm before filing or relying on a figure.
Questions people ask
How do you make a GST invoice for free?
Choose the document type, fill in your business and the customer, add items with HSN or SAC, quantity, rate and GST, and pick the options: rates including GST, round off and a UPI ID for a payment QR. The generator works out CGST and SGST or IGST from the states, writes the amount in words, and you print it or save it as a PDF.
- 8 Document types. Invoice to purchase order.
- Rule 46 GST fields. All included.
- UPI QR Amount filled in. Optional.
- 0 Copies kept. Save your own PDF.
Is this a valid GST invoice?
It shows the details Rule 46 of the CGST Rules asks for: your name, address and GSTIN, a serial number, the date, the buyer's details, HSN or SAC, quantity, taxable value, the rate and amount of CGST and SGST or IGST, place of supply and your signature. Fill all of them in and sign it.
When does it charge IGST instead of CGST and SGST?
When your state and the place of supply are different. Your state comes from your GSTIN when you enter one, and the place of supply is usually the buyer's state. If either state is missing, the invoice shows CGST and SGST and warns you, so add both states to be sure.
I'm not registered under GST. What should I choose?
Turn GST off and choose Invoice or Cash memo. Composition dealers should choose Bill of supply, which never shows tax. You can't charge GST without registration, so leave out the GSTIN and tax lines and bill your plain price instead. Switch GST on once you're registered.
Do you keep a copy of my invoice?
No. The invoice is built for this one page and isn't saved, so keep the PDF yourself. If you'd like invoice numbers, GST reports and payment reminders kept for you, that's what the free Marketiism trial is for. The free generator never needs an account.
Which document types can I make?
Eight: invoice, bill of supply, quotation, proforma invoice, cash memo, bill, delivery challan and purchase order. Each uses the right title and, where it applies, a second date such as the due date, valid-until date or deliver-by date. The format pages explain when to use each one.
How do I save the invoice as a PDF?
Press the print button and choose 'Save as PDF' as the printer in the print window. On a phone, use the share or print option in your browser. Name the file with the invoice number and customer, so it's easy to find and send later.
What does 'rates include GST' do?
Tick it when your item rates already include GST, as with most shop prices and MRPs. The generator then works out the taxable value and the tax inside each rate, instead of adding GST on top. Leave it off when your rates are before tax, as in most business quotes.
How does the UPI QR code work?
Enter your UPI ID, such as yourshop@okhdfc, and the invoice shows a QR code with the amount already filled in. The customer scans it with any UPI app and pays the exact total. It's one of the quickest ways to get small invoices paid on the spot.
How should I number my invoices?
Use one continuous series for each financial year, up to 16 characters, such as INV/26-27/001. Never skip or reuse a number. Keep separate series for quotations and challans. Billing software numbers invoices for you so there are no gaps or duplicates. Start a new series each April.
Does it add the amount in words?
Yes. The total is written in words in rupee style, as Indian invoices usually show it. Round off to the rupee if you like, and the round-off amount is shown as its own line, so the total in figures and words always matches the amount payable.
Does it show a GST summary by rate?
Yes. The invoice includes a GST summary that groups the taxable value and tax by rate, which accountants find useful when filing returns. It saves adding up each line by hand when an invoice mixes items at 5% and 18%. It prints on the invoice itself, so your accountant sees it.
Can I add my logo?
The free generator keeps the layout simple and doesn't add logos. Your business name, address and GSTIN appear at the top. Marketiism, our paid software, lets you add a logo and choose an invoice design, and keeps every invoice for you. The free version stays simple and fast.
Can I make an invoice on my phone?
Yes. The form works in a phone browser: fill in the details, then use the browser's print or share option to save the PDF and send it on WhatsApp. Long invoices with many items are quicker to fill in on a computer, but everything works on a phone.
Is the invoice accepted for e-invoicing?
Businesses above the e-invoicing turnover limit must report invoices to the government's invoice registration portal and print the IRN and QR code. This free generator doesn't do that. If e-invoicing applies to you, use software connected to the portal. Most small businesses are below the limit, so check yours with your CA.
Is the invoice generator free?
Yes. It's free with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit, and nothing you type is stored. It's one of several free business tools from Marketiism. Marketiism, our paid software, adds saved invoices, GST reports, WhatsApp sharing and payment reminders. Use it as often as you need.
Want this inside your own account?
Marketiism keeps your invoice numbers, GST reports, UPI payment links and WhatsApp reminders in one place. Leave your details and we'll call to set it up for your business, or start the trial yourself.
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