Is GST number mandatory on receipt?

Yes, as per the GST invoice rules it is mandatory to maintain invoice serial number through-out the financial year.

Can we give invoice without GST number?

The GST law has now implemented the composition scheme for small businesses in India. Only the registered companies must file goods and service tax e-invoice on purchases and sales. Otherwise, individuals can send formal invoices to a registered person or business without registering under GST.

Is Bill without GST valid?

(i) If a trader issues a GST invoice without GSTIN, it would be considered a fake invoice. (ii) If a business has not been registered under GST but uses a fake GSTIN on the invoice and charges GST, it will also be considered a fake invoice as the tax paid will not get deposited with the government.

What do you put on an invoice if you are not registered for GST?

If your customer requests a tax invoice and you’re not registered for GST, provide a regular invoice showing there is no GST included in the price. You can do this by including the statement ‘No GST has been charged’ or by showing the GST amount as zero.

What happens if a vendor does not pay GST?

Firstly, the Court asked that if the supplier had not paid the tax then has the department initiated any investigation or inquiry against the supplier. Secondly, if the supplier had not paid the tax then has the department initiated any recovery proceedings against the supplier.

Can I purchase interstate goods without a GST number?

Persons making inter-state supply of services are exempted from obtaining GST registration up to a turnover limit of Rs. Persons making inter-state supply of goods either directly or through e-commerce operator are liable for compulsory GST registration without any threshold limit.

Can I issue an invoice without a GST number?

Though your purchase order is with GST, you can raise invoice ie Bill of Supply / Not Tax invoice) with out GST. Only registered person can charge GST in their invoice. An unregistered person will issue invoices without any GST number.

What is a bill of Supply under GST?

Retailers/any other service or product supplier that do not have a GST number have to issue a ‘Bill of Supply’. As they are not registered under GST, they cannot charge GST from their customers, and hence cannot issue a Tax Invoice.

Can I purchase taxable goods from other states without GST registration?

Yes you can purchase taxable goods or obtain taxable services without being registered under GST from other states. The only problem is that you can’t avail input credit of tax paid on such goods or services.

What is a receipt voucher under GST?

Receipt voucher – In case of advance receipt of payment from the customer, receipt voucher needs to be issued by the GST registered tax payer. Let us first of all understand the basic / mandatory content of the tax invoice under GST, through which the input tax credit (ITC) can be availed by the purchaser –