You’ve landed a client in the US, UAE, or UK. Now they’re asking for an invoice — and suddenly you’re not sure what currency to use, whether to charge GST, or what “FEMA compliance” actually means for a freelancer or small agency. This guide covers everything you need to know about invoicing foreign clients from … Read more
You send an invoice for ₹10,000. Your client pays ₹9,000. No explanation, no dispute — just short by 10%. Sound familiar? That shortfall is almost certainly TDS — Tax Deducted at Source. And if you’re recording it as a partial payment or chasing the client for the balance, you’re handling it wrong. Here’s what TDS … Read more
TDS — Tax Deducted at Source — is one of the most common sources of confusion for freelancers, consultants, and small businesses in India. If a client has ever paid you less than your invoice amount and said “we’ve deducted TDS,” this guide explains exactly what happened and how to handle it. What Is TDS … Read more
Whether you are launching a new startup, expanding your e-commerce store across state lines, or just trying to make sense of your latest vendor invoices, understanding India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) is non-negotiable. Introduced to create “One Nation, One Tax,” GST actually operates as a dual-structure system. Depending on where you and your customer … Read more