Kolkata, West Bengal
GST invoice software in Kolkata
Kolkata is an established trading and distribution hub in eastern India, with wholesalers and retailers issuing high volumes of GST invoices. ईnvocify gives businesses in Kolkata GST-ready invoices, e-invoicing (IRN), e-way bills, WhatsApp delivery, and automated payment reminders — on web and mobile.
GST for businesses in Kolkata
- State / UT
- West Bengal
- GST state code
- 19 (first two digits of a West Bengal GSTIN)
A sale from Kolkata to a customer within West Bengal 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 Kolkata
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 West Bengal
Intra-state supply
- CGST @ 9%
- ₹4,500
- SGST @ 9%
- ₹4,500
- Invoice total
- ₹59,000
To Odisha
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 Kolkata commonly bill into Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar, so both cases come up in the same week. Verify any rule against the official GST portal.
What businesses in Kolkata are usually invoicing for
Kolkata is known for jute and textiles, wholesale trade and professional services.
Kolkata's traders supply into eastern states where the buyer is frequently a smaller unregistered business. Whether a customer holds a GSTIN changes what their invoice has to carry, so it is worth recording once against the client rather than being decided again on every invoice.
Why Kolkata 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 Kolkata: FAQ
Many of my buyers in eastern states have no GSTIN. Can I still invoice them?
Yes. You issue a normal tax invoice and charge GST; they simply cannot claim credit for it. Above a threshold, a supply to an unregistered buyer also has additional reporting on your side, so it is worth flagging those clients in advance.
A distributor returned part of a consignment. How do I fix the invoice?
You issue a credit note against the original invoice rather than editing or deleting it. The original has already been reported; the credit note is what adjusts your liability, and it needs to reference the invoice it relates to.
Do I charge CGST + SGST or IGST for a sale within Kolkata?
For a sale where both you and your customer are in West Bengal (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 West Bengal?
The GST state code for West Bengal is 19 — 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 Kolkata?
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 Kolkata?
Yes. ईnvocify offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required, so any business in Kolkata can try GST invoicing, reminders, and reports before paying.