For shops, wholesalers, service businesses and freelancers, billing is a daily job – and GST makes mistakes costly. Good billing software turns invoicing, stock and dues into a few taps, and gives your accountant clean data at the end of the month.
What to look for
- Automatic CGST + SGST for same-state sales and IGST for interstate sales
- HSN and SAC codes stored on each item and printed on invoices
- Inventory that updates as you buy and sell, with low-stock alerts
- Customer and supplier ledgers showing what is billed, paid and due
- Purchase bills recorded with GST so input tax credit is tallied
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B style summaries for filing
- Professional invoice designs in A4, A5 and thermal sizes
- Sharing by WhatsApp with a UPI payment link
Why the place of supply matters
When the seller and buyer are in the same state – for example, both in Kerala – GST is split into CGST and SGST. When they are in different states, IGST applies. Good software reads the customer's state and chooses the right tax heads automatically, so invoices are correct every time.
Billing at the counter
Retail shops need speed. A point-of-sale (POS) screen lets staff tap items, take cash or UPI and print a receipt on a thermal printer, while stock updates in the background.
Getting paid faster
Overdue payments are a common cash-flow problem. A reminder on WhatsApp with the invoice and a UPI link is easy for customers to act on and saves awkward follow-up calls.
Taxgrid: free GST billing from Tinos
Taxgrid is our own free billing app for Indian businesses. It includes unlimited invoices, automatic CGST/SGST/IGST, inventory with alerts, party ledgers, purchases and expenses, GSTR-1/3B style reports, POS billing, five invoice themes and WhatsApp reminders with your UPI link – with no card and no invoice cap.
Frequently asked questions
Is free billing software reliable for a growing business?
Yes, if it handles GST correctly and keeps your data secure and exportable. As you grow, you can move to a fuller business suite such as CorporaOne.
Can I use it on my phone?
Taxgrid runs in the browser on mobile and desktop, so you can bill from the counter or on the move.
The bottom line
Choose billing software that gets GST right, keeps stock and dues up to date and helps you get paid. Try Taxgrid free or explore our other products.
