GST

A GST invoice is the primary document that records a supply of goods or services and forms the legal basis for charging tax and claiming input tax credit (ITC). Getting the format, fields and timing right is not merely good practice — it is a statutory requirement under the CGST Act, 2017. This guide explains…

Advertising and marketing sit at the intersection of creative work, media buying and technology, which is exactly why their Goods and Services Tax treatment often confuses agencies, publishers and brand owners. The rate you charge depends on what you are actually supplying: creative and agency services, digital advertising, or the plain selling of space in…

The sports, athletics and fitness sector in India covers a wide spread of activity, from neighbourhood gyms and coaching academies to ticketed tournaments and brand sponsorships. Each of these attracts Goods and Services Tax differently, and the position shifted materially after the rate rationalisation that took effect on 22 September 2025. This article sets out…

Knowing the exact status of an e-way bill is essential for any business moving goods across India, because transporting a consignment on an expired or cancelled e-way bill can attract detention, penalty, and delay. Whether you are a consignor, consignee, or transporter, you can confirm an e-way bill’s validity in minutes using the official portal…

The e-way bill portal at ewaybillgst.gov.in is the common platform for generating electronic way bills for the movement of goods across India. Before you can generate a single e-way bill, you must be registered or enrolled on the portal, and the exact route depends on whether you hold a GST registration. This guide explains registration…

An e-way bill is mandatory for the movement of goods worth more than Rs 50,000 under GST, and Tally Prime lets you generate it without leaving your accounting software. Whether you prefer generating the bill online directly from a voucher or exporting a JSON file for bulk upload, the process is built into Tally Prime’s…

Businesses often need to update the name shown on their GST registration, whether because of a rebranding, a change in constitution, or a correction to the legal name recorded against the PAN. Under the GST law, both the trade name and the legal name are treated as core fields, and any change to them must…

Goods and Services Tax rates in India were significantly restructured by the GST 2.0 rate rationalisation that took effect on 22 September 2025. For businesses, the rate that applies to a supply is not a matter of guesswork — it flows from how the goods or service is classified and which rate schedule it falls…

Freelancers, consultants and independent professionals in India increasingly work with a mix of domestic and overseas clients, which makes Goods and Services Tax (GST) one of the most common areas of confusion in their compliance. Whether you write code, design brands, offer marketing or provide advisory services, GST decides when you must register, how much…

Social media and digital marketing has grown into one of India’s most active service sectors, spanning agencies, boutique studios, consultants and independent freelancers. Because these are supplies of services under the Goods and Services Tax framework, they attract GST once turnover crosses the prescribed limits. This article explains, in plain terms, how GST applies to…