GST invoice generator for freelancers and consultants

If you are registered under GST, every invoice you issue must be a tax invoice with specific details. Cruzeviz builds them for you and gets the tax split right automatically.

What a GST tax invoice must include

Under the GST invoice rules, a tax invoice for services generally needs:

• Your name, address and GSTIN
• A unique, consecutive invoice number (up to 16 characters) and the invoice date
• Your client's name and address, and their GSTIN if they are registered
• A description of the service with its SAC code
• Taxable value, GST rate and tax amount — split into CGST and SGST, or IGST
• Place of supply (state name and code) for inter-state supplies
• Your signature or a digital signature

CGST + SGST or IGST?

It depends on where your client is (the place of supply) compared to your registered state.

Client location	Tax charged	Example at 18%
Same state as you	CGST + SGST	9% + 9%
Another state	IGST	18%
Outside India (export)	IGST (zero-rated under LUT, if you have one)	0% or 18%

In Cruzeviz you only set your state and your client's state once. Every invoice then applies the right tax and prints the place of supply.

Common SAC codes for freelancers

Service	SAC
IT design and development services	998314
Graphic and specialty design services	998391
Management consulting services	998311
Advertising services	998361
Photography services	998383

This guide is general information, not tax advice. Rates and codes depend on your exact service — confirm with your chartered accountant.