Proforma Invoice Generator
A proforma invoice tells a buyer exactly what they'll be billed, before the supply — for advance payment or a letter of credit.
How to use the Proforma Invoice Generator
- 1Enter seller, buyer and items.
- 2Add delivery and payment terms.
- 3Download the proforma PDF.
Is a proforma invoice a tax invoice?
No. It's a commitment document, not recorded as a sale and not reported in GST returns. Issue the tax invoice when the goods or services are supplied.
How the totals are calculated
Each line's taxable value is quantity × rate − discount. GST is taxable value × rate, rounded to the paisa. For a sale within your state the GST is split equally into CGST and SGST; for a sale to another state it's charged as IGST. The grand total can be rounded to the nearest rupee with the round-off shown separately. These are the same calculations BolHisab uses in its books.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay GST on a proforma invoice?
Do I need to pay GST on a proforma invoice?
No. GST is due on the tax invoice (or on an advance received for services).
Does it need an invoice number?
Does it need an invoice number?
Use a separate series (for example PI-001) so it's not confused with tax invoices.
Can exporters use it?
Can exporters use it?
Yes — exporters commonly send proforma invoices to overseas buyers.