GST accounting software for Indian businesses

Simple Accounting Software Built for Indian Businesses

ProfitBooks is GST accounting software for Indian businesses. Raise GST invoices with CGST, SGST or IGST applied by place of supply, record purchases and input tax credit, reconcile your bank and get GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B ready reports, all in one cloud app. No accounting degree, no Tally installation and no weekend spent on Excel.

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GST accounting software for Indian traders, retailers, service firms and CAs

GST accounting software for your kind of Indian business.

Pick what describes you best and see how ProfitBooks handles your GST, invoicing and books.

Bill for your time. Get paid without chasing.

  • Retainer and project invoices with SAC codes and the right GST, CGST+SGST or IGST
  • Payment links and automatic reminders for late payers
  • Profit by client and project, so you know which work pays
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The four GST accounting jobs that eat your week, handled.

Pick one and see exactly what it looks like inside ProfitBooks.

GST invoices that are correct the first time

Choose a customer and add your items or services. ProfitBooks reads the place of supply, applies CGST and SGST or IGST, shows HSN or SAC codes and adds a UPI payment link.

  • Branded templates with your logo, colours and bank details
  • HSN and SAC codes pre-loaded, with customer GSTIN stored on every contact
  • CGST/SGST or IGST picked automatically from place of supply
  • UPI, card and bank-transfer payment links on every invoice
  • Automatic reminders before and after the due date
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From invoice to GST return, without the Excel sheet.

Your GST accounting happens as you work. By month-end there is nothing left to re-key.

The right tax on every invoiceCGST and SGST within the state, IGST across states, picked from place of supply.
CGST 9%SGST 9%₹1,23,900
GSTIN on every contactStore customer and vendor GSTIN once and see it on every document.
GSTINStateB2B
HSN and SAC codesPre-loaded codes, so nothing is typed in by hand at filing time.
HSNSACPre-loaded
Credit and debit notesCorrections and returns tracked so your return data stays right.
Credit noteDebit noteAmended
Purchases and input creditGST-compliant purchase bills captured as input tax credit.
BillsITCReconciled
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B reportsExport the data and file, or share read-only access with your CA.
GSTR-1GSTR-3B✓ Ready

You run the business. Your CA files the GST.

Same books, same moment, two different jobs. You keep invoicing while your CA reviews GST data and reconciles the bank, seeing only what you allow. No more WhatsApp attachments or emailed Excel files at month-end.

  • Work at the same timeNo waiting for files, backups or "send me last month's sales register".
  • Access you controlFull control for you, entry access for your accountant, view-only for auditors.
  • Every change signedThe audit trail shows who did what, and when.
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GST accounting software that follows how India does business.

The details Indian businesses deal with every month are built in, so you are not adapting a foreign tool.

GSTIN, state and place of supply

Add GSTIN and state to every customer and vendor. ProfitBooks compares your state with the place of supply on each invoice and picks the tax split for you.

CGST, SGST and IGST

Intra-state sales carry CGST and SGST, inter-state sales carry IGST. The right split is applied on every invoice and bill, so a wrong tax line does not turn into a notice later.

HSN and SAC codes

Goods carry HSN codes and services carry SAC codes. They are pre-loaded and flow into your GST reports, so your HSN-wise sales summary is ready when you need it.

GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B ready reports

Reports are built from your own invoice and purchase data. Export them and file on the GST portal yourself, or give your CA read-only access to do it.

UPI and net banking payments

Add UPI, card and net banking payment links to every invoice, and match receipts to invoices when you reconcile your bank statement.

Made for the owner and the CA

Role-based access for your billing team, manager and chartered accountant, with an audit trail of every entry. Chat support is available in three languages.

New to GST? Registration and enrolment are done on the government's GST portal. The GST enrolment help page on gst.gov.in explains the steps. Once you have your GSTIN, add it to ProfitBooks and start invoicing.

Intra-state or inter-state? See how your GST splits.

A sale within your own state carries CGST and SGST. A sale to another state carries IGST. What decides it is your location as the supplier compared with the place of supply.

  • Same state: the GST rate is shared between CGST and SGST
  • Different states: the full rate is charged as IGST
  • ProfitBooks reads both states from the invoice and applies the split for you

The rule is in the CGST Act, section 9 (central tax on intra-state supplies) and the IGST Act, sections 5, 7 and 8 (integrated tax on inter-state supplies), published by CBIC. Exports, imports and SEZ supplies have their own rules; read our place of supply guide.

GST split calculator

GST rate

Choose two states, a value and a rate to see the split.

Sample figures for a regular sale. The rate slabs are the same as on our GST calculator.

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Free GST tools for Indian businesses.

Work out GST on a price or make a GST invoice right now, no sign-up needed. When you want them in your books, ProfitBooks does the same work on every invoice.

GST calculator for IndiaAdd or remove GST on any amount at every GST slab, with the CGST, SGST and IGST shown. Open the calculator → Free GST invoice generatorFill in your GSTIN, your customer and the items, then download a GST invoice as a PDF. Make a GST invoice →
Estimate generatorSend a quotation before the invoice→ Discount calculatorCheck the price after a discount→ All free calculatorsEvery tool in one place→

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Every number you need. One click away.

50+ reports update the moment you record a transaction. No waiting for month-end and no asking your accountant how the business is doing.

  • Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash Flow, always current
  • Sales by client, item and month to see what's working
  • Tax summaries, aging and ledgers ready for your CA
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See GST accounting in ProfitBooks

See how an invoice is created, taxed and sent in ProfitBooks, then how the same data feeds your GST reports.

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One GST accounting app. 50+ features. Zero add-ons.

Every one of these is included in ProfitBooks. Tap a colour to see each area.

Delivery notes Place of supply Estimates & quotes Vendor advances Day book Bank statement import Stock transfer Audit trail Invoicing Ledger Sales orders Automatic GST Contra entries Purchase orders Expense tracking Data backups Payment reminders Profit & Loss Customer portal
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Credit & debit notes Vendor statements Auto reconciliation Balance Sheet Multiple warehouses Tax preparation Multi-currency Aging reports Accountant access Purchase bills Invoice templates Cash flow Tax codes Payment gateways Role-based access Deposits & withdrawals Production & wastage Input tax credit 50+ live reports Customer statements iOS & Android apps Chart of accounts Journal entries Advance receipts Inventory tracking Multi-user Filing-ready exports Project-wise tracking Sales reports Expense reports Chat support in 3 languages

Missing something you need? Tell us. Half of these started as customer requests.

Invoice at the client's office. Get paid before you leave.

The ProfitBooks app for iOS and Android puts invoicing, expenses and your dashboard on your phone, always in sync with the web app.

  • Create and send invoices and estimates from your phone
  • Record expenses and payments as they happen
  • Check your dashboard and outstanding dues anywhere
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Your success is our success.

We only win when you do. From the day you sign up, real people and practical resources are on your side.

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Start free. Upgrade when you grow.

Every new account starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial, then moves to the free Startup plan unless you upgrade.

Startup

For trying it out or very small volumes

₹0forever
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  • 1 user
  • 10 invoices a month
  • 10 journal vouchers a month
  • Basic financial reports
  • 1 warehouse

Essential

For solopreneurs filing GST

₹2,499per year
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  • 1 user
  • 1,000 invoices a year
  • GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
  • Invoice reminders and signature
  • WhatsApp integration add-on
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Growth

For growing teams and service firms

₹4,999per year
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  • Everything in Essential, plus
  • 10 users
  • 5,000 invoices a year
  • Payroll and multi-currency
  • 3 warehouses

SMB Pro

For established businesses

₹7,500per year · or ₹750/month
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  • Everything in Growth, plus
  • 25 users with custom roles
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited warehouses
  • Projects and auditor access

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What customers say

I was paying a CA ₹5,000 a month just to maintain my books on Tally. After switching to ProfitBooks, I handle everything myself in under an hour a week. The GST reports are ready in one click and I still share access with my CA for the annual filing.
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GST accounting software: your questions

What is the best accounting software for small businesses in India?

ProfitBooks suits Indian small businesses because it combines GST invoicing, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation and financial reporting in one cloud platform built for the Indian market. It is simple enough for non-accountants from day one, handles CGST, SGST and IGST automatically, and has a free plan with no time limit.

Is ProfitBooks suitable for Indian traders, retailers, and sole proprietors?

Yes. ProfitBooks is built for Indian SMBs: traders, retailers, manufacturers, service providers, freelancers and sole proprietors. Service businesses get GST invoices with SAC codes and expense tracking. Product businesses also get inventory, purchase orders and production recording. A business that sells both runs from one account, without a full-time accountant or a Tally installation.

Does ProfitBooks support GST return filing for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B?

Yes. ProfitBooks generates GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B ready reports from your invoice and purchase data. Every invoice is categorised by GST type, HSN/SAC code and place of supply, so the data is already organised when filing time comes. Export the reports and file on the GST portal yourself, or give your CA access to handle the filing.

How much does ProfitBooks accounting software cost in India?

ProfitBooks has a free Startup plan with no time limit. It covers one user, 10 invoices a month, up to 50 customers and 10 products, with basic financial reports. Paid plans add more invoices, more users, payroll, multi-currency, extra warehouses and auditor access. There are no per-invoice charges and no surprise fees. Current prices are on the pricing page.

How is ProfitBooks different from Tally for small businesses in India?

Tally is desktop software installed on one machine, with a steep learning curve. ProfitBooks runs in the cloud, so you can use it from any browser or phone. It is made for owners who are not accountants, calculates GST automatically and includes bank reconciliation and 50+ reports. Your CA logs in instead of asking for emailed files.

Can I use ProfitBooks without any accounting knowledge?

Yes. ProfitBooks is made for business owners who are not accountants. You don't need to understand double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries or ledgers. You create invoices, record expenses and import your bank statement, and the software makes the accounting entries in the background. Most users are set up and invoicing within 30 minutes of signing up.

How does bank reconciliation work in ProfitBooks?

Download your bank statement as a CSV or Excel file from net banking and upload it to ProfitBooks. It matches each bank transaction against your recorded invoices, bills and expenses. Unmatched entries are flagged for review, so you catch missing records before GST filing time. A month's transactions usually take about 15 minutes.

Is my business financial data safe in ProfitBooks?

Yes. ProfitBooks stores your data on secure cloud servers with encryption, automatic backups and role-based access control. You decide who sees what: your billing team sees invoices, your CA sees reports, and sensitive figures are visible only to admins. Because your books are in the cloud, they are safe even if your device is lost or damaged.

Can multiple users access ProfitBooks at the same time?

Yes, on paid plans. Add team members with specific roles: your billing executive creates invoices, your manager views reports, and your CA or auditor gets read-only access for filing season. Everyone works from the same real-time data, so there is no version confusion or duplicate entry. The free Startup plan supports a single user.

Do I need a GSTIN to use ProfitBooks?

Not to get started. Set up your books on the free plan before your GST registration comes through. Once you have a GSTIN, add it to your business profile, customers and vendors so it appears on your GST invoices and reports. Register on the government's GST portal; its GST enrolment help page explains the steps.

How does ProfitBooks decide between CGST, SGST and IGST?

It compares the state of your business with the place of supply on each invoice or bill. Supplies within the same state carry CGST and SGST. Supplies to another state carry IGST. The split is applied automatically, and every invoice is categorised by GST type, rate and HSN or SAC code for your return data.

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