A clean, professional GST invoice designed for Indian freelancers providing services like design, development, writing, and consulting.
Freelancers in India who cross the Rs 20 lakh annual turnover threshold (Rs 10 lakh for special category states) must register for GST and issue proper tax invoices. This template is specifically designed for service-based freelancers who bill clients on a project, hourly, or retainer basis. It uses SAC (Services Accounting Code) instead of HSN codes, with the most common freelancer SAC codes pre-filled: 998314 for IT services, 998397 for design services, 998363 for content writing, and 998311 for consulting. The layout is intentionally minimal and modern, reflecting the professional image freelancers want to project. It includes sections for project description, milestone-based billing, hourly rate calculation, and advance payment adjustment. The template handles both intra-state and inter-state invoicing, which is crucial for freelancers who often serve clients across India. For freelancers who also have international clients, the template includes an optional section for currency conversion and LUT/bond reference for zero-rated exports of services.
This template is perfect for independent professionals and freelancers across India, including graphic designers, web developers, mobile app developers, content writers, copywriters, SEO consultants, social media managers, photographers, video editors, translators, chartered accountants offering freelance services, architects, and any other service professional who has crossed the GST registration threshold. It is also useful for freelancers who voluntarily register for GST to avail input tax credit on their business expenses.
Step 1: Add your freelancer business name (or your name as a sole proprietor), address, GSTIN, and PAN. Step 2: Enter the correct SAC code for your service type. Common codes: 998314 (IT/software development), 998397 (design), 998363 (content/copywriting), 998311 (management consulting), 998394 (photography), 998396 (advertising services). Step 3: Describe the project or service in the description field. Be specific - this helps during tax assessments. Step 4: Enter the billing amount. For hourly billing, enter hours and rate. For milestone billing, list each milestone and its amount. Step 5: If you received an advance, deduct it in the adjustment section. Step 6: Select CGST+SGST (same state client) or IGST (different state). Step 7: For international clients, enter the LUT reference number and mark as zero-rated export. Step 8: Add your bank details and preferred payment method.
Freelancers providing services are liable for GST registration when aggregate turnover exceeds Rs 20 lakh (Rs 10 lakh in special category states). Most freelance services attract 18% GST. Freelancers providing services to clients outside India can claim zero-rated export under LUT (Letter of Undertaking) filed on the GST portal. TDS under Section 194J (10%) may apply when clients deduct tax at source. Freelancers must file GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and GSTR-3B (monthly summary) returns. The place of supply for services is generally the location of the recipient.
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