What GST billing software should do for a shop
GST billing software should print a correct tax invoice in seconds and keep the figures your accountant needs at the end of the month. Cartix Prime does both: each bill carries your GSTIN, HSN codes and the tax split by rate, and the GST reports are ready when you need them.
It is made for shops that bill many customers a day: kirana stores, supermarkets, bakeries, medical stores and distributors. Whether you file returns yourself or send figures to a CA, four things matter most.
A tax invoice that is right the first time
A GST tax invoice must show your name, address and GSTIN, a serial bill number, the date, HSN codes, the taxable value, the rate and the tax. For a registered buyer, their GSTIN goes on it too. Our guide to the GST invoice format lists every field.
In Cartix Prime you set the HSN code and GST rate on each item once. After that the counter works out the tax on every bill. You choose how much the bill shows:
- GST by rate at the bottom, so 5%, 12% and 18% items are clearly split
- each line's amount before tax, its GST % and the amount after tax
- the rate per piece before or after tax
- on A4 invoices, an HSN summary, the amount in words, bank details and terms, up to 3 copies
Thermal bills on 58 mm or 80 mm paper suit a retail counter. A4 invoices suit sales to other businesses. If you are not sure how many HSN digits your shop must print, read HSN codes on the invoice and confirm with your CA.
B2B and B2C bills from the same counter
Most shops sell to both. A walk-in customer gets a quick B2C bill. A hotel or a smaller shop that buys from you gives its GSTIN, and their bill is a B2B invoice. Save that customer once with the GSTIN, and every later bill picks it up.
This matters at return time. B2B bills are reported invoice by invoice in GSTR-1, so a missing or wrong GSTIN means your buyer cannot claim their input tax credit. Getting it right at the counter saves a phone call later.
Reports your CA can work with
Every paid plan, from Starter up, includes GST reports built from your bills and purchase entries. Many shop owners send these to their accountant each month and are done.
On Gold, Cartix Prime prepares GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B ready for filing or for your CA. Gold also adds accounts: profit and loss, balance sheet, ledgers, journal, bank and export to Tally. If your CA already works in Tally, this saves retyping. Our GSTR-1 guide for retailers explains what goes into each table.
E-invoice and e-way bills when your business needs them
Businesses above a turnover limit must issue e-invoices for B2B sales, with an IRN and a signed QR code from the government portal. Goods moving above a set value usually need an e-way bill. Whether these apply to you depends on your turnover and what you sell, so check with your CA.
Both are on the Gold plan. Cartix Prime makes the bulk-upload files the government portals take, checking each bill first. You upload them on the portal, bring back the IRN or the e-way bill number, and the invoice prints with the IRN and the signed QR. Read e-invoicing under GST and e-way bill rules for the details.
One honest limit
Shops under the GST composition scheme issue a bill of supply, not a tax invoice. Cartix Prime does not have a separate bill of supply mode. If you are a composition dealer, keep this in mind and talk to your CA before you choose any software.
What it costs
| Plan | 1 computer + 1 phone | Phone only | GST side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | ₹2,499 | ₹599 | GST bills, GST reports, up to 1,000 items |
| Silver | ₹4,999 | ₹1,099 | Any number of items, bill edit with history |
| Gold | ₹8,999 | ₹1,899 | GSTR-1 and 3B, e-invoice, e-way bills, accounts, Tally export |
Prices are for a year, before 18% GST. A shop that only needs correct bills and monthly reports is fine on Starter or Silver. A wholesaler who sells to registered businesses and wants returns prepared will want Gold.
How to start
- Sign up at prime.cartixpos.com/start. You get 7 days of Silver free, no card needed.
- Enter your GSTIN, address and bill layout.
- Import your items from Excel, then check each item's HSN code and GST rate.
- Print a first bill and compare it with the invoice format guide.
New to all this? Our billing setup for a new shop walks through the first day. For supermarket counters, see billing software for supermarkets.
Questions people ask
Which GST billing software is good for a small shop?
Look for correct tax invoices with GSTIN and HSN, GST split by rate, fast billing, and reports your CA accepts. Check that it keeps billing without internet. Cartix Prime covers these from the Starter plan at ₹2,499 a year, with GSTR-1 and 3B on Gold.
Can I make GST bills on my mobile phone?
Yes. Cartix Prime has an Android app that makes the same GST bills as the computer, printed on a Bluetooth printer or sent on WhatsApp. Phone-only plans start at ₹599 a year, before GST.
Does GST billing software file my returns?
On the Gold plan, Cartix Prime prepares GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B ready for filing or for your CA. Lower plans give GST reports that your accountant can use to file. Always have your CA review returns before filing.
Is e-invoicing needed for every GST shop?
No. E-invoicing applies to businesses above a turnover limit, and only for B2B invoices. The limit has changed over the years, so check the current rule with your CA. Cartix Prime supports e-invoices with IRN and signed QR on the Gold plan.
Can I use GST billing software under the composition scheme?
Composition dealers issue a bill of supply instead of a tax invoice. Cartix Prime does not have a separate bill of supply mode, so it suits regular GST-registered shops better. Ask your CA what your bills must show.