India's GST regime requires accounting software to do more than just track invoices, you need real-time IRN generation, e-way bills, GSTR-1/3B filing, TDS deduction, and HSN/SAC code management. Zoho Books has all this built in, but most Indian SMEs only configure 30% of what they need. Here's the complete setup guide.
Initial GST configuration in Zoho Books
Set base currency to INR. Enter your 15-digit GSTIN, Zoho validates the format and uses it on every tax invoice. Enable GST and set HSN/SAC codes per item. Configure Place of Supply rules so Zoho automatically applies CGST+SGST for intra-state sales and IGST for inter-state. Add multiple GST registrations if you have branches in different states.
E-invoicing (IRN) and e-way bill setup
If your turnover exceeds ₹5 crore, e-invoicing is mandatory. Connect Zoho Books to GSTN's IRP via the e-invoicing module, Zoho auto-generates IRN and QR codes on every B2B invoice. For shipments above ₹50,000, enable e-way bill generation: Zoho creates the EWB with a single click and tracks part-A/part-B status.
GSTR filing & TDS
Zoho Books auto-generates GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B reports, export as JSON and upload to GST portal directly. Set up TDS deduction per Section 194 codes for vendor payments. Quarterly: Zoho generates Form 26Q ready for upload to TRACES. Year-end: full GSTR-9 reconciliation.
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