The Minimalist Invoice is designed for businesses operating in India who need a straightforward, legally compliant way to document their commercial transactions. This document type adheres to the requirements of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, while maintaining a simplified format that reduces complexity and improves efficiency. It includes all mandatory fields required by Indian tax authorities, such as GSTIN, applicable tax rates, and HSN codes where required, while eliminating unnecessary complexity. The template is particularly useful for small to medium-sized businesses, freelancers, and enterprises seeking to streamline their billing processes while ensuring full compliance with Indian tax laws and regulations. It can be used for both goods and services transactions and is suitable for both B2B and B2C transactions within the Indian jurisdiction.

1. Invoice Header: Contains invoice number, date, and document type identification

2. Seller Information: Complete business details of the seller including name, address, GSTIN, and contact information

3. Buyer Information: Complete details of the buyer including name, billing address, GSTIN (if applicable), and contact information

4. Item Details: Itemized list of goods/services with description, quantity, unit price, and total amount

5. Tax Calculation: Breakdown of applicable taxes including CGST, SGST, or IGST with rates and amounts

6. Total Amount: Final payable amount including taxes, displayed in both figures and words

7. Payment Information: Payment terms, due date, and bank account details for transfer