An export invoice is a critical document for businesses engaged in international trade from India. Under GST, exports are treated as zero-rated supply under Section 16 of the IGST Act, meaning IGST is charged at 0% or the supplier can claim a refund. The export invoice must include additional fields
3 templates availableA GST-compliant export invoice for Indian businesses shipping goods or services internationally with zero-rated IGST.
An export invoice template for FOB (Free on Board) shipments where the seller is responsible for goods until they are loaded onto the vessel at the port of shipment.
An export invoice template for CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) shipments where the seller covers goods cost, ocean freight, and marine insurance to the destination port.
An export invoice is a critical document for businesses engaged in international trade from India. Under GST, exports are treated as zero-rated supply under Section 16 of the IGST Act, meaning IGST is charged at 0% or the supplier can claim a refund. The export invoice must include additional fields beyond a regular tax invoice, such as the shipping bill number and date, port of loading, country of destination, Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW, etc.), currency of transaction, and a declaration regarding the type of export (with or without payment of IGST). For exports under bond or letter of undertaking (LUT), specific declarations are required. Our export invoice templates comply with both GST requirements and international trade documentation standards, making them suitable for manufacturers, traders, and service providers involved in cross-border transactions.