GST Invoices for Indian Ecommerce: What Must Be Included

Every field, every format, every rule — so your invoices are always compliant.

A non-compliant GST invoice can deny your buyer their input tax credit — and cost you their business. Getting invoicing right is a trust signal for B2B buyers and a legal requirement for all.

Mandatory Fields on a GST Invoice

  • Your business name, address, and GSTIN
  • Invoice number (consecutive, unique, reset yearly)
  • Invoice date
  • Buyer's name, address, and GSTIN (for B2B)
  • Place of supply (state)
  • HSN/SAC code for each item
  • Item description, quantity, and unit
  • Taxable value per item
  • GST rate (CGST+SGST for intra-state, IGST for inter-state)
  • GST amount per item and total
  • Total invoice amount in words

LetBuyy Auto-Invoicing

LetBuyy generates fully GST-compliant invoices automatically for every order — with your GSTIN, HSN codes, correct CGST/SGST/IGST split, and sequential invoice numbers. Download, email, or WhatsApp to buyers in one click.

HSN Codes: Getting Them Right

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes classify goods for GST purposes. Using the wrong HSN code means you've applied the wrong tax rate. For apparel: 6101–6117. For footwear: 6401–6405. For electronics: 8501–8548. When in doubt, use the GST portal's HSN search tool.

E-Invoice Mandate

If your annual turnover exceeds ₹5 crore, you must generate invoices through the GST e-invoice portal (IRP) and attach an IRN (Invoice Reference Number) and QR code. LetBuyy integrates with the IRP for merchants above this threshold.

Neha Gupta

Payments & Compliance

GST consultant and payments specialist focused on making India-first commerce frictionless for merchants of all sizes.

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