Set up GST before taxable billing or reports
Set GST/tax basics correctly before creating taxable billing documents or reviewing tax reports.
How to use this
Open GST setup
Go to Settings or Business setup and open GST.
Enter registration details
Add GSTIN/tax ID, state/jurisdiction, and taxpayer type where applicable.
Choose tax behavior
Set inclusive/exclusive tax behavior and default rates if supported.
Check filing frequency
Set monthly/quarterly reminders if the app supports them.
Verify in billing
Create a draft invoice and confirm tax labels, rates, and totals are correct.
Guided walkthrough
GST setup walkthrough
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Set identity first
GST/tax settings should match the company identity and jurisdiction.
Review rates
Use standard rates and historical periods where required. Do not guess rates for live invoices.
Connect billing
Billing documents should use the configured tax labels, rates, and registration details.
Check reports/export
Before CA handoff, confirm tax output is consistent with billing and entries.
Before you finish, check this
- GSTIN/tax ID is correct.
- State/jurisdiction is correct.
- Inclusive/exclusive behavior is understood.
- Draft invoice shows correct tax.
- Tax settings align with reports.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Creating taxable invoices before GST setup.
- Using wrong tax rate.
- Mixing personal and company tax identity.
- Ignoring historical rate changes.
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Open this in the app
After the Flutter Web app is deployed, this article can deep-link to /settings/gst or to the matching in-app help topic.
Tags and coverage
Group: Tax. This article is public help and does not access account data.