GST guides
GST rates by product, invoice formats, HSN codes, returns and rules for retailers — kept up to date for 2026.
GST on Second-Hand Mobile Phones: Margin Scheme Guide
How GST works when your shop buys and resells used mobile phones in India: the margin scheme under Rule 32(5), a worked example, ITC rules and records to keep.
Round Off in GST Invoice: Rules & Examples for Shops
How to round off a GST bill in India: rounding the invoice total to the nearest rupee, showing the round-off line, the 50 paise rule and how to book it.
GST Invoice Number Rules: Format, Series and Reset
GST invoice number rules for Indian shops: 16-character limit, allowed symbols, multiple series, yearly reset, cancelled bills and how GSTR-1 reports them.
GSTR-2B Reconciliation for Shops: How to Match Your ITC
Match your purchase register with GSTR-2B before filing GSTR-3B: Section 16(2)(aa), IMS actions, common mismatches and a worked example for shops.
GST on Discounts: How to Show a Discount on a GST Invoice
Does a discount reduce GST in India? On-bill vs after-sale discounts, Section 34 credit notes, ad hoc discounts, buy-one-get-one and a worked example.
GST Registration Limit for Shops: ₹40 Lakh or ₹20 Lakh?
When must an Indian shop register for GST? The ₹40 lakh and ₹20 lakh turnover limits, state exceptions, what counts in turnover, and a worked example.
How to Cancel or Amend a GST Invoice: Rules for Shops
Cancel or amend a GST invoice in India: before vs after GSTR-1, Table 9A and GSTR-1A, credit notes, the 30 November limit and the 24-hour e-invoice rule.
GSTR-9 Annual Return for Retail Shops: Who Files, Due Date
GSTR-9 for Indian shops: who must file, the ₹2 crore option, 31 December due date, GSTR-9C, late fee caps, a worked example and a pre-filing checklist.
Bill of Supply vs Tax Invoice: When Shops Use Which
Bill of supply vs tax invoice under GST: who issues which, composition and exempt goods, mixed bills, what each must show, and a worked shop example.
GSTR-3B Late Fee and Interest: Caps and Worked Example
GSTR-3B late fee and interest in India: ₹50/day (₹20 nil), turnover-based caps, 18% interest on cash tax, a worked example, and how shops avoid delays.
GST on Mobile Repair Services: Rate, SAC Code, Billing
GST on mobile repair in India: 18% rate, SAC codes, parts vs labour on one bill, registration limits, advances, warranty jobs, and a worked example.
Input Tax Credit for Retail Shops: How to Claim ITC
Input tax credit for Indian shops: who can claim ITC, the four conditions, GSTR-2B matching, blocked credits, the 180-day rule, and a worked example.
GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: A Simple Guide for Retail Shops
GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B for Indian shops: what each return holds, due dates, QRMP, how to match them, a worked example, and mistakes that trigger GST notices.
Delivery Challan in GST: Format, Rules and Uses
When to issue a delivery challan instead of a tax invoice under GST: branch transfers, job work, goods on approval, with required fields and e-way bill rules.
Quotation vs Proforma Invoice vs Tax Invoice in India
Quotation, proforma invoice or tax invoice? What each means under GST in India, when to issue it, what to include and how to turn a quote into a bill.
Thermal Printer vs A4 Invoice for Retail Shops in India
Thermal receipt or A4 invoice? Compare speed, running cost, GST record-keeping and B2B needs to pick the right billing print format for your Indian shop.
Intra-State vs Inter-State GST: CGST, SGST, IGST (2026)
Intra-state vs inter-state GST explained: when to charge CGST + SGST and when to charge IGST, the place-of-supply rule, and worked examples for retail shops.
Reverse GST Calculation: Base Price from GST-Inclusive
Reverse GST calculation made simple: the formula to extract base price and GST from a tax-inclusive amount, with a ready reckoner for 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
Credit Note in GST: Meaning, Format and When to Issue (2026)
What is a credit note in GST? Meaning, when a retailer issues one, the mandatory format fields, and how it reduces your GST liability — with clear examples.
Debit Note in GST: Meaning, Format and Examples (2026)
What is a debit note in GST? Meaning, when to issue one, the mandatory format fields, and how it differs from a credit note — with retail examples.
Best Free GST Billing Software in India (2026)
Best free GST billing software in India 2026: compare free plans of RichPOS, Vyapar, myBillBook and more for GST invoices and stock — plus the catch to check.
GST on Furniture in India 2026: Rates, HSN Codes & Billing
GST on furniture in India 2026: rates for wooden, metal and cane furniture, HSN codes and how to bill it right with a POS. Confirm rates before billing.
GST on Electronics & Appliances 2026: Rates & HSN Codes
GST on most electronics and appliances in India is 18% in 2026, after the September 2025 reform cut ACs, fridges and TVs from 28%. Rates and HSN codes here.
GST on Footwear in India 2026: Rates, HSN Code & Billing
GST on footwear in India is 5% up to ₹2500 per pair and 18% above that, under HSN chapter 64, after the 2025 reform. Here are the 2026 rates for shops.
GST on Medicines in India 2026: Rates, HSN Codes & Billing
GST on most medicines in India is 5% under HSN 3004 after the 2025 reform, with some lifesaving drugs at nil. Here are the 2026 rates for pharmacies.
GST on Mobile Phones in India 2026: Rates & HSN Code
GST on mobile phones in India is 18% under HSN 8517, and most accessories are 18% too. Here are the 2026 rates, ITC rules and billing basics for shops.
E-Way Bill in India 2026: Rules, Limit & How to Generate
An e-way bill is needed when goods worth over ₹50,000 move. Learn the 2026 limit, who generates it, validity, and how to generate it on the GST portal.
HSN Code in India 2026: How to Find the Right One
Your HSN code depends on turnover: 4 digits up to ₹5 crore, 6 digits above. Wrong digits make an invoice defective. Here's how to find yours.
GST on Gold Jewellery in India 2026: 3% + 5% Explained
Gold value is taxed 3% GST; making charges 5%. But ready-made jewellery is a composite supply taxed wholly at 3%. Full 2026 guide for jewellers.
GST on Restaurant Food in India 2026: 5% vs 18% Rules
Standalone restaurants charge 5% GST (no ITC); only hotel restaurants above ₹7,500/night charge 18%. Full 2026 guide for cafes, cloud kitchens and Swiggy.
GST on Clothes in India 2026: New 5% & 18% Rules
From 22 Sep 2025, readymade garments are taxed 5% GST up to ₹2,500 per piece and 18% above — not the old ₹1,000/12% rule. Full 2026 guide for clothing shops.
GST Invoice Format for Retail Shops: Free Template (2026)
GST invoice format for retail shops in 2026: every mandatory field, B2C vs B2B rules, CGST/SGST vs IGST, HSN digits, and tax invoice vs bill of supply.
GST Composition Scheme 2026 for Small Retailers
GST composition scheme 2026 for retailers: turnover limit, the flat 1% tax, who qualifies, and what you give up. Plus how to bill with a bill of supply.
New GST Rates 2026: What Retailers Must Update
GST 2.0 replaced four slabs with 5% and 18% (plus 40% on sin goods) from 22 Sept 2025. Here is what changed and how retailers must update billing.
GST E-Invoicing for Retailers: ₹5 Crore Rule (2026 Guide)
GST e-invoicing is mandatory above ₹5 crore turnover and stays once crossed. The 2026 threshold, the 30-day IRN rule and how to stay compliant.
How GST Reporting Should Actually Work for Retailers
GST filing does not have to be a monthly headache. Here is what good GST reporting looks like inside a POS.