GST Proforma Invoice

Best for: domestic B2B sales where the buyer wants to approve price and tax before paying an advance.

Includes: GSTIN, HSN/SAC, CGST+SGST or IGST split, bank and UPI details, validity date.

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Export Proforma Invoice

Best for: overseas buyers who need to arrange payment, import permits or a letter of credit.

Includes: USD/EUR/GBP/AED, Incoterms, ports, country of origin, LUT declaration, zero-rated tax.

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Rental Proforma Bill

Best for: equipment, vehicle, outfit and property rentals that take an advance or deposit to confirm a booking.

Includes: rent, deposit and delivery lines, advance percentage, terms and conditions.

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Service Proforma Invoice

Best for: freelancers, agencies and contractors who need client sign-off or an advance before starting work.

Includes: SAC codes, milestone lines, GST, advance request, payment terms.

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Customs Proforma Invoice

Best for: samples, gifts and pre-shipment declarations where customs needs a commercial value.

Includes: HS code, declared value, Incoterm, ports, country of origin.

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Which proforma invoice format should I use?

Use the GST format for sales inside India, the export format when the buyer is abroad, the service format when you sell time or deliverables, the rental format when you take an advance or deposit for hire, and the customs format when a shipment needs a declared value but no sale is taking place.

Not sure whether you need a proforma, a quotation or a tax invoice? See the comparison table on the home page.