Use this checklist before creating the first live invoice.
1. Complete Business Profile
Open Business Profile and fill:
- Business name
- Phone number
- Address
- Country
- Time zone
- Currency
- GST/VAT number or tax number
- Logo
- Payment link, UPI QR, or payment instructions if customers should pay online
These details are used in invoice PDF templates, estimates, payment receipts, reminders, GST filing, and ZATCA flows.
2. Configure document numbering
Open Business Profile > Documents and configure:
- Invoice prefix, postfix, separator, and last number
- Estimate prefix, postfix, separator, and last number
- Invoice terms and conditions
- Estimate terms and conditions
Example:
Prefix: INV
Separator: -
Last Number: 30
Next invoice: INV-313. Add customers
Open Customers and save the billing contacts you use often.
Useful fields:
- Name
- Phone
- Tax number
- Address
Customer email is important for sending invoices and scheduling email reminders.
4. Add items
Open Items and create common products/services.
Useful fields:
- Name
- HSN code
- Price
- Tax category
- Tax percent
- Unit
- Description
This helps users create invoices faster and reduces mistakes in tax calculation.
5. Add tax categories
Open Tax Categories and create reusable tax rules.
Examples:
| Use case | Category setup |
|---|---|
| India intrastate GST 18% | CGST 9% + SGST 9% |
| India interstate GST 18% | IGST 18% |
| VAT 5% | VAT 5% |
The total rate must match the sum of the tax components.
6. Create the first invoice
Open Invoices > New Invoice.
- Select or enter customer details.
- Confirm invoice date and due date.
- Add items.
- Select tax category or tax percent.
- Add discount if needed.
- Check subtotal, taxable amount, tax, round-off, and grand total.
- Save and preview.
- Download, print, share, or send the PDF.
7. Record payment
After the customer pays:
- Open the invoice overview.
- Click Record Payment.
- Enter amount, payment date, method, reference, and notes.
- Save the payment.
- View, download, print, or share the payment receipt.
8. Compliance setup
Use these only when required:
- GST Filing: Requires business GSTIN, PAN, email, phone, and proper invoice tax data.
- ZATCA: Requires ZATCA add-on, Saudi business setup, onboarding/signing details, and correct invoice type.