GST
Manual invoice book or software
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Facts
Yes. The law does not require software, unless you are under e-invoicing. A printed book is fine if it has the Rule 46 contents and pre-printed consecutive numbers.
Provisions and law
- Rule 46, CGST Rules 2017Tax invoice contents, including a consecutive serial number of up to 16 characters, unique for a financial year
Analysis
A pre-printed book with numbers 0001 to 0100 keeps the series intact. Fill all required fields, including GSTIN, HSN and tax. Report the book's range in Table 13 each month.
Conclusion
- Get a pre-printed numbered bill book.
- Fill all Rule 46 fields.
- Keep the triplicate or duplicate copy.
- Report the range in Table 13.
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