The E-BillR Blog
Plain-English guides on GST, invoicing, and getting paid — written for Indian freelancers and small businesses.
GST Invoice Format: What a Compliant Invoice Must Include (2026)
Every field a tax invoice legally needs in 2026 — with a field-by-field checklist you can copy.
How to Create a Professional Invoice (Checklist Inside)
The anatomy of an invoice that looks professional and gets paid — plus a copy-ready checklist.
CGST, SGST & IGST Explained: Which Goes on Your Invoice?
The difference between CGST, SGST, and IGST — and a simple rule for knowing which to charge on every invoice.
Do Freelancers Need to Charge GST? Thresholds Explained
The turnover thresholds that decide whether you must register for GST as a freelancer — and what to do at each stage.
How to Chase Overdue Invoices Politely (Email Templates)
A calm, effective follow-up sequence for late payments — with three email templates you can send today.
GST Rate Slabs Explained: Finding the Right Rate for Your Work
0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% — what the GST slabs mean and how to find the right rate for your product or service.
How to Track Business Expenses (And Save on Tax)
A lightweight system for logging expenses so nothing slips through — and you claim every rupee you're owed.
How to Register for GST in India: Step-by-Step
A walkthrough of GST registration on the portal — documents, timelines, and what to do after you get your GSTIN.
7 Invoicing Mistakes That Delay Your Payments
The small invoicing errors that quietly push your payments back by weeks — and how to avoid each one.
Cash Flow Basics for Freelancers & Small Businesses
Why profit isn't the same as cash, and simple habits that keep money in the bank between invoices.
HSN & SAC Codes: What They Are and How to Find Yours
What HSN and SAC codes are, why your invoices need them, and how to look up the right code in minutes.
How to Price Your Services as a Freelancer in India
Frameworks for setting rates that cover your costs, taxes, and worth — without scaring clients away.
Proforma Invoice vs Tax Invoice: What's the Difference?
When to send a proforma invoice, when to send a tax invoice, and why mixing them up causes GST headaches.
GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B: A Freelancer's Filing Cheat Sheet
What GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B are, when they're due, and how clean invoicing makes filing painless.
Freelancer Finance 101: From First Invoice to Tax Time
A complete money roadmap for new freelancers in India — invoicing, GST, expenses, savings, and tax.
Composition Scheme vs Regular GST: Which Suits Your Business?
Lower rates and less paperwork vs input credit and flexibility — how to choose between the two GST schemes.
Payment Terms That Actually Get You Paid Faster
How the wording of your payment terms changes when clients pay — with phrases you can copy into every invoice.
Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) Under GST, Made Simple
When the buyer pays GST instead of the seller — RCM explained with everyday examples for small businesses.
Receipts vs Payments: Keeping Your Books Clean
Money in vs money out — how recording receipts and payments correctly keeps your books reconciled.
Place of Supply: When to Charge IGST vs CGST+SGST
Place-of-supply rules decide whether you charge IGST or CGST+SGST — here's how to get it right every time.
How to Number Your Invoices (And Why GST Cares)
A simple, GST-compliant invoice numbering system you can stick to all year — no gaps, no duplicates.
Best Free Tools for Indian Small Businesses in 2026
A practical stack of free tools — invoicing, payments, storage, and more — to run a lean Indian business.
Sole Proprietorship vs Pvt Ltd: Picking a Structure in India
The trade-offs between staying a sole proprietor and registering a private limited company — explained simply.
Year-End Checklist: Getting Tax-Ready as a Small Business
A month-by-month wind-down so your books, invoices, and GST returns are ready well before the deadline.