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GST billing guides for small businesses
Short answers to the billing questions shop owners actually ask, checked against the rule or notification they come from, with the date we last checked it.
Invoice vs receipt: what is the difference?
An invoice asks for payment. A receipt confirms it. How the two differ for a small business, and what Section 31 of the CGST Act says about receipt vouchers.
Difference between a bill and an invoice
Bill and invoice mean the same in daily talk. Under GST they can differ. Tax invoice vs bill of supply, with Section 31 of the CGST Act.
Difference between a credit note and a debit note under GST
A credit note lowers what a buyer owes. A debit note raises it. When a supplier issues each one under Section 34 of the CGST Act, with plain examples.
E-invoice limit in 2026: does your business need e-invoicing?
E-invoicing applies once turnover crosses Rs 5 crore in any year since 2017-18. Who is exempt, which bills need an IRN, and the 30-day rule.