Invoice series

[Rupali Malik]

Is it mandatory to start a new fresh series for the FY 2018-19 ?

Or we can just simply continue our old series?

[SHIVKUMAR SHARMA]

It is optional.You can Continue your old series.

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

The serial number should be unique for each financial year. So you may continue with the existing series or you may start with new series. The only conditon is the series should be unique .

[YAGAY andSUN]

Invoice Serial Number a consecutive serial number, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special characters hyphen or dash and slash symbolised as “-” and “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

Refer Rule 46(b) of CGST Rules, 2017

AI Summary

Is it mandatory to start a new invoice series under GST for 2018-19? Rule 46(b) clarifies options. A user inquired whether it is mandatory to start a new invoice series for the financial year 2018-19 under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations or if they can continue with the existing series. One response clarified that it is optional to continue with the old series, provided the serial numbers remain unique for each financial year. Another response emphasized that the invoice serial number must be a consecutive, unique series for the financial year and can include alphabets, numerals, or special characters. Reference was made to Rule 46(b) of the CGST Rules, 2017.