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GST invoicing, billing and compliance, explained.
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GST for Meesho Sellers 2027: Registration, TCS Credit, Monthly Filing
Meesho sellers need a GSTIN from the first order, lose 0.5 percent of every sale to TCS, and have to file two returns a month from supplier panel reports. Here is the full loop, from registration to a reconciled GSTR-3B.
GST Invoice Number Format Rules: 16 Characters, Series, Yearly Reset
Rule 46(b) is one sentence long, and it is enough to reject an invoice at the IRP or a Table 13 upload. Here is what the sentence requires, what it allows, and how to design a series that never fails.
How to Reset Invoice Numbering for FY 2027-28 (Rule 46 series)
On 1 April 2027 your invoice series can start again at 1. Here is what Rule 46 actually requires, how to choose a prefix that fits in 16 characters, and how to do the reset in billing software without breaking April's GSTR-1.
Razorpay Payment Receipt vs GST Tax Invoice: What You Must Still Issue
The email Razorpay sends your customer confirms that money moved. It does not satisfy Section 31 of the CGST Act. Here is the difference, and the document you still owe the customer.
Razorpay Settlement Reconciliation: Match Payouts to Invoices Automatically
A Razorpay payout is never the sum of your invoices. Fees, GST on fees, refunds and timing all sit between the two. Here is how to reconcile them, by hand and then automatically.
Convert GSTR-1 JSON to Excel (and Back) Without Errors
The GST portal speaks JSON and your accountant speaks Excel. Here is how to move GSTR-1 data between the two in both directions, and the handful of formatting errors that cause almost every failed upload.
GSTR-1 HSN Summary Error (Table 12/13): Fix Step by Step
Table 12 and Table 13 errors block GSTR-1 filing more often than any other section. Here is what each validation checks, why it fails, and the exact order to fix it in.
Still Using Excel for GST Billing? Here's What It's Costing You in 2026
Excel feels free — until you count the hours wasted on manual entries, the penalties from tax errors, and the GSTR reports you compile by hand every month. In 2026, with GST 2.0 rate changes and mandatory e-invoicing expanding, the real cost of Excel billing is higher than any software subscription.
7 GST Billing Mistakes That Can Cost Your Business Lakhs in 2026
From wrong HSN codes to unclaimed ITC — these 7 billing errors silently drain lakhs from small businesses every year. Most are easy to fix once you know what to look for.
Complete GST Compliance Checklist for New Businesses in India (2026)
Starting a new business in India? GST compliance can feel overwhelming with registrations, returns, invoices, and reconciliations. This step-by-step checklist covers every GST requirement for new businesses — thresholds, deadlines, penalties, and exactly how to stay compliant from day one.
5 ITC Claim Mistakes That Trigger GST Notices in 2026
GSTR-2B auto-matching catches ITC mismatches instantly. One wrong claim and you get a show cause notice under Section 73 or 74. Here are the 5 most common ITC mistakes — and exactly how to avoid each one.
10 Ways to Save Money on GST Compliance for Small Businesses in 2026
Indian small businesses spend ₹15,000–₹50,000 per year on GST compliance costs alone — accountant fees, software, late penalties, and wrong tax paid. Here are 10 proven ways to cut that bill by 40–60% starting this month.
