In short
A bill format is the layout of the document you give a customer for a sale: your shop or business name and address, a bill number and date, the customer's name, the items with quantity, rate and amount, any discount or tax, and the total. In India "bill" and "invoice" mean the same thing in daily use; a GST-registered seller must use the tax invoice fields.
Fields to include
- Shop or business name, address and phone
- Bill number and date
- Customer name (and phone, if you send it on WhatsApp)
- Items with quantity, rate and amount
- Discount and tax, if any
- Total and how it was paid (cash, UPI, card)
When to use it
- Retail counters, repair shops, salons, tailors and caterers
- Service jobs billed on the spot
- Any sale where the customer asks for a bill
How to make one online
Open the free invoice maker
Tap "Make this invoice free". It opens in your browser; no signup.
Fill in the fields
Type your details, your customer's and the items. Totals are worked out for you.
Download or send
Download the PDF to print or share. Sign up free to save it and send it on WhatsApp or email.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill the same as an invoice?
In everyday use, yes. Legally, a GST-registered seller issues a tax invoice (or a bill of supply when no GST is charged), with the fields the GST rules list.
Can I print a bill from my phone?
Yes. Make the bill in your phone's browser, download the PDF and print it, or share it on WhatsApp.
Can I make a bill in Hindi?
The bill itself is in English today. The share page your customer opens is available in Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil.
More questions? See the Receipt Book FAQ.
Sources
This page explains the rules in general terms as of November 2026. It is not tax or legal advice; check your case with your CA.
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