Export Invoices

Create invoices for international (export) sales where GST is zero-rated. Export invoices include additional fields for shipping bill number, port of loading, country of destination, and currency conversion. They follow a separate number series and workflow for tracking customs documentation.

Module: Sales · 8 steps · all roles

Browse Export Invoices
1Open Invoice List

Navigate to Sales → Export Invoices or go to /sales/export-invoices.

2Columns
ColumnDescription
Invoice #Export invoice number (separate series from domestic invoices).
CustomerInternational customer name.
CountryDestination country.
CurrencyInvoice currency (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.).
AmountTotal invoice amount in foreign currency.
INR ValueEquivalent value in INR at the applied exchange rate.
DateInvoice date.
StatusDraft, Submitted, Sent, Paid, or Cancelled.
Create Export Invoice
3Invoice Header

Click + New Export Invoice to open the form.

FieldRequiredDescription
CustomerYesSelect the international customer.
Invoice DateYesDefaults to today.
CurrencyYesForeign currency for the invoice.
Exchange RateYesAuto-filled from currency master; can be overridden.
Payment TermsNoNet 30, Net 60, Advance, etc.
4Export Details
FieldRequiredDescription
Country of DestinationYesCountry where goods are being shipped.
Port of LoadingNoIndian port/airport (e.g. BOM, DEL, MAA).
Shipping Bill No.NoCustoms shipping bill number (added after export clearance).
Shipping Bill DateNoDate of shipping bill.
FIRC No.NoForeign Inward Remittance Certificate number (for payment proof).
GST is automatically zero-rated for export invoices. The LUT/Bond number from company settings is printed on the invoice.
5Line Items

Add parts or services to the invoice. Prices are entered in the selected foreign currency.

FieldRequiredDescription
Part / ServiceYesSearch and select from the parts catalogue.
QuantityYesNumber of units.
Unit PriceYesPrice per unit in foreign currency.
HSN CodeYesAuto-filled from part master.
All amounts on export invoices are in the selected foreign currency. The INR equivalent is calculated automatically using the exchange rate for reporting purposes.
6Submit

Click Create Invoice. The invoice is created in Draft status.

Workflow
7Status Flow
StatusMeaningNext
DraftInvoice created, editable.Submit
SubmittedReviewed and finalized.Send, Cancel
SentSent to customer, awaiting payment.Paid, Cancel
PaidPayment received. Terminal.
CancelledInvoice cancelled. Terminal.
8Cross-Links
ActionGuide
Manage currenciesCurrencies
Record customer paymentsCustomer Payments
Create delivery challansDelivery Challans
View export invoice registerFinancial Reports