Creating your first invoice
Step-by-step guide to creating and sending your first invoice
Your first invoice
Create a professional GST-compliant invoice and send it to your client in minutes.
Step 1: Add a client
Before invoicing, add your client's details:
- Go to Clients in the sidebar
- Click "Add Client"
- Enter name, billing address, GSTIN (if applicable), contact email, and payment terms
- Save the client
Step 2: Create the invoice
- Go to Invoices > New Invoice
- Select the client
- Add line items with descriptions, HSN/SAC codes, quantities, and rates
- The system auto-calculates GST based on HSN/SAC codes and place of supply
- Review totals and save
Have existing invoices to upload? Navigate to Invoices > Upload instead. You can upload a single file or drag multiple files at once — AI extracts the data automatically, saving you from manual entry. See Create Invoice for details on bulk upload.
Step 3: Send the invoice
- Preview the invoice PDF
- Click "Send to Client"
- The invoice is emailed with a PDF attachment
Tips
- Set up recurring invoices for regular clients
- Create invoice templates for faster creation
- Enable payment reminders for overdue invoices
- Use AI upload for faster data entry on received invoices
Related articles
- Create Invoice — full invoice creation guide with bulk upload
- Invoice Detail — viewing and managing saved invoices
- Client Management — managing your client list
- AI Access Guide — enabling AI features for your team