GST guides
GST, explained for real businesses
Plain-language guides on GST invoicing, returns, and compliance — written for shop owners, freelancers, and traders, not tax experts.
Basics
- 5 min read
CGST, SGST, and IGST explained with examples
What CGST, SGST, and IGST mean, and exactly when to charge each — with simple worked examples.
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GST for freelancers and service providers
When freelancers must register, the rate on services, and how to invoice Indian and overseas clients.
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GST slabs explained (GST 2.0: 0%, 5%, 18%, 40%)
The GST 2.0 slab structure — 0%, 5%, 18%, 40% — what each covers and where the 12% and 28% slabs went.
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Invoicing
- 6 min read
How to create a GST invoice (format + mandatory fields)
Everything a valid GST tax invoice must contain — fields, format, tax split, and how to raise one in under a minute.
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E-invoicing under GST: what it is and who must do it
What an e-invoice is, who must generate one, and how IRN and the QR code work.
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Returns
- 6 min read
GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: what's the difference?
What GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B each report, how they connect, and how to prepare both from your sales data.
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GST returns: types and due dates
What the main GST returns are, who files them, and how monthly vs quarterly filing works.
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Compliance
- 5 min read
What is an HSN code and how to find the right one
What HSN and SAC codes are, how many digits you need, and how to find the right one for your goods or services.
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Input Tax Credit (ITC) in GST: a simple guide
What input tax credit is, how it lowers your tax with a worked example, and the conditions to claim it.
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GST registration: who needs it and how to apply
Turnover thresholds, mandatory cases, documents, and the step-by-step process to register for GST.
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GST composition scheme explained
Who can opt for composition, the turnover limit and fixed rates, and the key trade-offs vs regular GST.
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E-way bill: what it is and when you need one
When an e-way bill is needed, the value threshold, who generates it, and how long it stays valid.
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Reverse charge mechanism (RCM) in GST
What reverse charge is, common cases where the buyer pays GST, and how ITC works under RCM.
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