If your annual turnover is below ₹20 lakh (services) or ₹40 lakh (goods), you are not required to register for GST. You can invoice legally without a GSTIN.
Do You Need GST Registration to Invoice Clients?
You DON'T need GST if:
Your annual turnover is below ₹20 lakh (services)
Your annual turnover is below ₹40 lakh (goods)
You are a freelancer just starting out
You work with clients who don't need a tax invoice
You are below the threshold for your state
You DO need GST if:
Your turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (services) or ₹40 lakh (goods)
You supply goods or services interstate
You sell on e-commerce platforms (Flipkart, Amazon)
Your client requires a GST tax invoice
Either way, JetInvoice handles both. If you have GST, enable it. If you don't, simply leave GST fields blank — your invoice stays clean, professional, and completely valid.
Yes. If your annual turnover is below the GST threshold (Rs.20 lakh for services, Rs.40 lakh for goods), you are not required to register for GST and can invoice without a GSTIN.
Is a non-GST invoice legal in India?
Yes. Businesses and freelancers below the GST registration threshold can legally issue invoices without GST. These are called bills of supply or simple tax invoices.
What is the GST threshold in India?
The GST registration threshold is Rs.20 lakh annual turnover for service providers and Rs.40 lakh for goods suppliers. Below these limits, registration is optional.
What should a non-GST invoice include?
A valid non-GST invoice should include: your name and address, buyer's name and address, invoice number, invoice date, description of goods or services, quantity, rate, and total amount. No tax fields are required.
Can I still look professional without a GST invoice?
Absolutely. JetInvoice creates professional, clean invoices even without GST fields. Your clients receive a polished PDF that looks completely legitimate — because it is. Many large companies work with non-GST vendors regularly.
What happens when I cross the GST threshold?
When your turnover exceeds the threshold, you must register for GST. With JetInvoice, just enable GST in your profile settings — your existing clients, items, and invoice history stay intact. No data loss, no migration.
Can JetInvoice do both GST and non-GST invoices?
Yes. JetInvoice supports both. You can create a GST invoice for one client and a non-GST invoice for another, all from the same account. GST fields are completely optional.
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