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Plain-English guides on GST, TDS, late payments, and the boring back-office work of freelancing in India.
- GST10 min read
GST Invoice for Freelancers in India: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything an Indian freelancer needs to know about creating a GST-compliant invoice — when to register, what to put on the invoice, CGST vs IGST, exports, TDS, and a free template.
- GST5 min read
How to Invoice Foreign Clients from India (LUT, FIRA, and the Export Rules)
Step-by-step guide to invoicing US, UK, EU, and other foreign clients as an Indian freelancer — when to charge GST, how to file LUT, and what FIRA paperwork you need.
- Getting paid5 min read
How to Chase Late Payment from a Client (5 Email Templates That Work)
Stop sending awkward 'just checking in' emails. Here's the exact 5-email sequence we send to recover late freelance invoices in India — without burning the relationship.
- Tax6 min read
TDS Section 194J for Freelancers: How the 10% Deduction Actually Works
Your client is deducting 10% TDS under Section 194J. Here's exactly what it means, how to show it on your invoice, and how to claim it back when filing your ITR.
- Tax6 min read
Section 44ADA for Freelancers: How to Pay Tax on 50% of Your Income
Section 44ADA lets Indian freelancers declare 50% of gross receipts as profit and skip the bookkeeping. Here's who qualifies, what it actually saves you, and the catch nobody mentions.
- GST6 min read
SAC Codes for Freelancers in India: Complete List by Profession (2026)
Every SAC code an Indian freelancer needs — software, design, writing, consulting, marketing, and more. Includes the GST rate and which code to use for which service.
- GST6 min read
GST Registration for Freelancers: Step-by-Step Process (2026)
Complete walkthrough of registering for GST as an Indian freelancer — eligibility, documents needed, the online process, and how long it actually takes.
- Invoicing7 min read
Proforma Invoice vs Tax Invoice: When to Use Which (India)
A proforma invoice is a quote. A tax invoice is a legal demand for payment. Here's the exact difference, when to use each, and a clean format for both under Indian GST.
- Invoicing6 min read
Invoice Numbering Format for Indian Freelancers (Audit-Proof System)
How to number your invoices so they survive a GST audit — financial year prefix, no skips, sequential per year, max 16 characters. With copy-paste formats.
- Compliance7 min read
Udyam Registration for Freelancers: Why Every Indian Freelancer Should Do It
Udyam registration is free, takes 10 minutes, and unlocks the MSME 45-day payment rule, government tenders, and lower-rate loans. Here's exactly how to register and what you actually get.