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?

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.