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Export Documentation, Made Simple

Practical, no-jargon guides for Indian exporters — invoices, packing lists, HS codes, customs paperwork, and how to get it right the first time.

Commercial Invoice vs Tax Invoice (GST): What Indian Exporters Need to Know

Is your GST tax invoice the same as the commercial invoice customs wants? Do you charge GST on exports? LUT vs IGST explained — and why it's usually one document, not two.

Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice: What's the Difference?

They look almost identical but do very different jobs. When to send each, why they must match, and how using the wrong one at the wrong stage delays your payment or shipment.

How to Make a Commercial Invoice for Export from India (Free Template)

A step-by-step guide to creating a compliant commercial invoice — what fields you need, the mistakes that delay shipments, and how to generate one in under a minute.

Documents Required for Export from India: The Complete Checklist (2026)

Every document you need to export from India — IEC, commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, and more — plus the situational ones and where exporters get stuck.