Why does the brand ask for my PAN number on the invoice?

Brands and agencies are legally required by the Income Tax Department to deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) under Section 194J (10%) or Section 194C (1% or 2%) before paying you. Having your valid PAN on the invoice ensures the TDS is credited directly to your PAN in Form 26AS and AIS.

How does the UPI QR code on the invoice work?

When you enter your UPI VPA (e.g. yourname@okaxis), our tool encodes a standardized NPCI payment link into a high-resolution QR code directly onto the invoice sheet. Brand accounts managers can scan it using Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or BHIM to pay the exact amount immediately.

Is my financial and client data stored on PayTrail servers?

No. The invoice generator executes completely inside your browser. Your PAN, bank account details, rates, and client contacts never touch our servers when you download or print the PDF. If you choose to click "Save as Deal", it is securely encrypted into your private PayTrail account.

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Free Creator Invoice Generator

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1. Invoice Metadata

Invoice # *

Issue Date *

Due Date *

2. Creator Details (Your Profile)

Business / Brand Name *

Your Full Legal Name

Your Registered Address

Your PAN Number (for TDS credit)

Your GSTIN (Leave blank if unregistered)

3. Brand / Client Details (Billed To)

Brand / Company Name *

Brand Contact Email

Client Billing Address

Client GSTIN (if applicable)

4. Deliverables & Line Items

Description of Deliverable

Qty

Rate (₹)

Amount (₹)

₹50,000

5. Tax Treatment (GST & TDS Rates)

GST Rate

TDS Section (Income Tax)

Both creator and client are in the same Indian State (Split into 9% CGST + 9% SGST instead of 18% IGST)

6. Payment Details (UPI & Bank Wire)

Your UPI ID (Generates Dynamic QR Code on Invoice)

Brands can scan the QR code to pay instantly via PhonePe, Google Pay, or Paytm.

Bank Name

Account Beneficiary Name

Account Number

IFSC Code

Payment Terms & Custom Notes

Live A4 Sheet PreviewPrint ready (Standard A4)

TAX INVOICEORIGINAL FOR RECIPIENT

Creator Studio

Registered Business Address

Invoice Number

INV-2026-001

Issue Date11 Nov 2026

Payment Due Date11 Dec 2026

Billed To (Client / Sponsor)

Client / Sponsor Brand Name

Client Billing Address, City, State, PIN

Commercial Settlement Summary

Applicable GST:18% GST

Applicable TDS:10% TDS

Place of Supply:Inter-State (IGST)

#	Deliverable / Service Description	Qty	Rate (₹)	Amount (₹)
1	Sponsored YouTube Dedicated Video Integration (60-90s)	1	₹50,000	₹50,000

Amount in Words

INR Fifty Four Thousand Only

Terms & Campaign Notes

Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. Please transfer directly to the provided bank account or UPI ID.

Subtotal (Base Value):₹50,000

IGST (18%):₹9,000

Invoice Total (with GST):₹59,000

Less: TDS (10% on base):- ₹5,000

Net Bank Credit (Payable):₹54,000

Scan & Pay via UPI

Add UPI ID for QR Code

creator@upi

Direct Bank Transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS)

BeneficiaryBeneficiary

Bank NameHDFC Bank

Account Number•••• •••• ••••

IFSC CodeHDFC0001234

Created withPayTrail• Creator Finance & Automated Reminders

This is a computer-generated tax invoice. No signature required.

What Every Indian Creator Must Know About Invoicing

Invoicing brands as an influencer or digital creative in India requires specific compliance with the Income Tax Act (1961) and GST provisions. Missing details often causes finance desks to reject or delay invoice clearances.

1. Stating PAN for TDS Credit

If you do not provide a valid PAN, brands are mandated to deduct TDS at a punitive 20% under Section 206AA. Ensure your PAN matches your legal identity to claim refunds during ITR filing.

2. Base Value vs GST Separation

As per CBDT Circular No. 23/2017, TDS cannot be deducted on the GST component if GST is clearly indicated as a separate item. Our generator automatically applies TDS exclusively to the taxable service amount.

3. Explicit Payment Terms & Due Date

Never omit the payment due date. Clear terms (e.g. Net 30 or Net 15) establish legal grounds for late payment follow-ups and interest calculations if the client delays.

Frequently Asked Questions About Creator Invoices

Everything you need to know about creator invoicing, TDS, and payment recovery.

If your aggregate annual turnover from all creative services and sponsorships is under ₹20 Lakhs (₹10 Lakhs in special category northeastern states), you are legally exempt from GST registration under Section 22 of the CGST Act. You can leave the GST field at 0% and issue a valid commercial bill of supply.

Deliverable / Service Description

Qty

Rate (₹)

Amount (₹)

Sponsored YouTube Dedicated Video Integration (60-90s)

₹50,000