Guides for getting paid in India
Straight answers on payments, invoicing, and tax — written for freelancers and small businesses, not accountants.
How to receive PayPal payments in India
The legal, low-fee way to get PayPal payouts as a freelancer or business in India.
Read guide →6 min readBest Stripe alternatives for Indian businesses
Stripe has limited India support — here's what freelancers and startups use instead.
Read guide →8 min readBest payment gateway for freelancers in 2026
Fees, payout speed, and international support compared.
Read guide →5 min readGST invoice format: what's mandatory in 2026
The exact fields a GST-compliant invoice needs, with a free template.
Read guide →7 min readHow to price freelance projects in India
Hourly vs fixed pricing, and how to quote projects without underselling yourself.
Read guide →6 min readTDS on freelance income, explained simply
What TDS is, why clients deduct it, and how to claim it back at tax filing time.
Read guide →6 min readOld vs new tax regime: which should freelancers pick?
How the presumptive taxation scheme interacts with regime choice for freelancers.
Read guide →6 min readGST registration for freelancers: do you need it?
Turnover thresholds, voluntary registration, and what changes once you're GST-registered.
Read guide →5 min readUPI for business: a complete guide
Setting up UPI for your business, transaction limits, and reconciling payments.
Read guide →7 min readHow to invoice international clients from India
What to include on export invoices, currency handling, and GST treatment.
Read guide →6 min readFreelance income tax filing checklist
Everything to gather before you file — receipts, TDS certificates, and deadlines.
Read guide →5 min readBest banks for freelancers and small businesses in India
What to look for in a current account beyond just the brand name.
Read guide →6 min readHow to handle late-paying clients
A practical escalation approach, from friendly reminder to legal notice.
Read guide →5 min readWhat is a LUT and why exporters of services need one
How a Letter of Undertaking lets you export services without paying GST upfront.
Read guide →6 min readHow to register a sole proprietorship in India
The registrations that actually matter for a solo freelance business.
Read guide →4 min readInvoice numbering: rules and best practices
How to structure invoice numbers so they stay GST-compliant and organized.
Read guide →6 min readAdvance tax for freelancers: what it is and when to pay
Quarterly due dates, how to estimate what you owe, and penalties for missing them.
Read guide →5 min readCommon freelance invoicing mistakes that delay payment
The small errors that make clients pay late — and how to avoid them.
Read guide →5 min readWhat is Form 26AS and AIS, and why freelancers should check them
How to verify your TDS and reported income before you file your return.
Read guide →6 min readHow to negotiate freelance rates without losing the client
Practical scripts and framing for pushing back on lowball offers.
Read guide →5 min readCash vs accrual accounting: what freelancers should use
The two ways to track income and expenses, and which is simpler for solo freelancers.
Read guide →5 min readGST composition scheme, explained
A simpler GST option for small businesses — who's eligible and the tradeoffs.
Read guide →4 min readQuotation vs invoice vs receipt: what's the difference
Three documents freelancers confuse — what each one is actually for.
Read guide →7 min readHow to write a freelance contract that protects you
The clauses that matter most, even for a simple one-page agreement.
Read guide →6 min readCommon GST filing mistakes small businesses make
The errors that trigger notices or lost input tax credit — and how to avoid them.
Read guide →4 min readCan you claim HRA and home loan tax benefits together?
Yes, in specific situations — here's exactly when it's allowed.
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