Kochi, Kerala
GST invoice software in Kochi
Kochi is Kerala’s commercial and port city, with trade, tourism, and services businesses that bill both domestic and export customers. ईnvocify gives businesses in Kochi GST-ready invoices, e-invoicing (IRN), e-way bills, WhatsApp delivery, and automated payment reminders — on web and mobile.
GST for businesses in Kochi
- State / UT
- Kerala
- GST state code
- 32 (first two digits of a Kerala GSTIN)
A sale from Kochi to a customer within Kerala is an intra-state supply, so you charge CGST + SGST. Selling to a customer in another state is an inter-state supply, so you charge IGST. The total tax is the same — only the split differs. ईnvocify applies the right split automatically from the place of supply. Learn how the GST split works.
The same invoice, billed two ways from Kochi
Take a ₹50,000 invoice at an 18% GST rate. The rate is an example — yours depends on what you sell — but the split works the same way at any rate.
Within Kerala
Intra-state supply
- CGST @ 9%
- ₹4,500
- SGST @ 9%
- ₹4,500
- Invoice total
- ₹59,000
To Tamil Nadu
Inter-state supply
- IGST @ 18%
- ₹9,000
- —
- —
- Invoice total
- ₹59,000
You collect ₹9,000 either way. What changes is which government receives it and which boxes it lands in on your GSTR-1 — which is why getting the place of supply wrong is a filing problem rather than a pricing one. Businesses in Kochi commonly bill into Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, so both cases come up in the same week. Verify any rule against the official GST portal.
What businesses in Kochi are usually invoicing for
Kochi is known for spices and marine exports, tourism services and IT services.
Kochi's spice and marine exporters invoice overseas buyers in foreign currency while still filing under GST at home. Multi-currency invoicing and export documentation matter more to a business here than the domestic CGST-versus-SGST split ever will.
Why Kochi businesses use ईnvocify
- GST-ready invoices with automatic CGST/SGST/IGST split and HSN/SAC codes.
- E-invoice (IRN) and e-way bill generation built in.
- One-tap WhatsApp invoice sharing and automated payment reminders.
- Works in any mobile browser — invoice from anywhere. Native apps coming soon.
- Multi-currency invoicing for export customers (USD, EUR, AED, GBP).
- Transparent plans from ₹399/mo with a 7-day free trial, no card required.
GST invoicing in Kochi: FAQ
I invoice export buyers in dollars. How does that work under GST?
You can invoice in foreign currency, but your GST reporting is in rupees, so the exchange rate used has to be recorded and applied consistently. Export supplies are zero-rated, which is a different thing from being outside GST.
Do spice and marine exports need different documentation?
The GST invoice is the same shape, but export consignments travel with customs and shipping documents that have to agree with it on value and description. Mismatches between the invoice and the shipping bill are what cause delays.
Do I charge CGST + SGST or IGST for a sale within Kochi?
For a sale where both you and your customer are in Kerala (an intra-state supply), you charge CGST + SGST. When you supply to a customer in another state, you charge IGST instead. The total GST rate is the same either way — only the split changes. ईnvocify applies the correct split automatically based on the place of supply.
What is the GST state code for Kerala?
The GST state code for Kerala is 32 — it's the first two digits of every GSTIN registered in the state. ईnvocify reads the state code from your and your customer's GSTIN to decide the correct tax treatment.
Can I generate e-invoices (IRN) and e-way bills in Kochi?
Yes. E-invoicing (IRN) and e-way bills run through central government systems and apply the same way across India. ईnvocify generates both in-app when they apply to your supply.
Is there a free trial for businesses in Kochi?
Yes. ईnvocify offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required, so any business in Kochi can try GST invoicing, reminders, and reports before paying.