Is it necessary to issue invoices even if the value of transaction is very low

A registered person may not issue a tax invoice if the value of the goods/services supplied is less than Rs.200/-, subject to the condition that the recipient is not a registered person and the recipient does not ask for such
invoice (if the recipient asks for the invoice then the same must be issued, irrespective of the value). In such cases, the registered person shall issue a consolidated invoice at the end of the day in respect of all such supplies.

(FAQ 26: MSME)

What details are to be contained in a ‘tax invoice’

The tax invoice shall contain details as specified in the rule in this regard. The key details specified in the rules are – name, address and GSTIN of the supplier and the recipient (if registered), a unique number of the invoice and the date of issue, description of goods, value of goods, rate of tax, amount of tax and signature.

(FAQ 25: MSME)

Who is liable to issue a ‘tax invoice’ and how many copies are required to be issued

Every registered person (other than a registered person availing the benefit of composition or a registered person supplying exempted goods or services) supplying goods or services or both is required to issue ‘tax invoice’. Invoice should be issued in triplicate in case of supply of goods. The original copy is meant for buyer, duplicate for transporter and triplicate copy for record of the seller. A registered person under composition scheme or supplying exempted goods or services shall issue a bill of supply instead of a tax invoice.

(FAQ 24: MSME)