GST
Giving a bill when payment is by UPI
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Facts
A UPI screenshot is proof of payment, not an invoice. For registered sellers, the bill or invoice is still required, subject to the small value relief.
Provisions and law
- Rule 46, CGST Rules 2017Contents of a tax invoice and the rule for small value supplies to unregistered buyers
- Sec 31, CGST Act 2017Tax invoice to be issued for supplies
Analysis
Sec 31 and Rule 46 require a tax invoice, or a consolidated daily invoice for small walk-in sales under ₹200. Example: a mobile accessories shop selling a ₹1,500 charger by UPI must issue an invoice; a ₹150 sale to a walk-in customer can go into the daily consolidated invoice if no bill is asked. Write the payment mode on the bill to help reconciliation.
Conclusion
- Issue a bill for each sale, or use the daily consolidated invoice for eligible small sales.
- Note UPI as the payment mode on the bill.
- Keep the bill number with the UPI transaction ID for large sales.
- Enter it in the daily register.
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