Everything the Invoice Generator does — and the billing problem each feature solves
Indian creators lose money in two places: they undercharge on the front end, and they invoice late — or never properly — on the back end. Every feature here addresses the second problem. Here's what it does and why it matters for Indian creator billing specifically.
Automatic GST calculation — the right type, not just 18%
GST on creator invoices isn't just 18%. The correct charge depends on whether the brand's GSTIN is in the same state as yours (CGST + SGST) or a different state (IGST). Western invoice templates don't understand this distinction. They swap ₹ for $ and call it an Indian invoice.
MediaKit Lab's invoice generator calculates the correct GST split automatically. Enter your GSTIN and the brand's GSTIN — it applies the right tax type. Toggle GST off if you're below the ₹20L threshold and haven't registered. The invoice adjusts in real time.
SAC code 998361 — the correct code for digital marketing and social media content creation services — is pre-filled. You don't need to look it up. You don't need an accountant to tell you what to put in the services field.
TDS deduction display — show the brand exactly what to deduct
Under Section 194J, brands must deduct 10% TDS on payments to professional service providers above ₹30,000 in a financial year. This isn't optional for the brand — but it affects how much you actually receive.
The invoice shows the gross amount, the TDS deduction line, and the net payable — what the brand actually transfers to your account. When you toggle TDS on, the layout updates to show the brand's deduction responsibility clearly.
This matters for payment disputes. When a brand says "we already transferred the full amount" and your account shows 10% less, the invoice is your proof of what the net payable should be. A vague WhatsApp invoice doesn't provide that clarity.
UPI QR code — brands can pay directly from the invoice
Add your UPI ID and the invoice generates a QR code on the document. The brand's finance team can scan it and pay directly — no NEFT, no RTGS, no back-and-forth for account details.
For creators who primarily deal with smaller brands and startup founders, this makes payment collection significantly faster. The payment happens the same day the invoice lands in the inbox, not 45 days later in an AP cycle.
PDF download — a proper document, not a screenshot
The invoice generates as a properly formatted PDF — not a screenshot, not a web page. It includes your business details, the brand's details, the service line with SAC code, the GST breakdown, the TDS line, and the net payable.
It's the kind of invoice a brand's accounts team can file for compliance without asking you to resubmit. Brands that work with multiple creators and have finance processes for GST input credit need a proper PDF. A screenshotted WhatsApp message doesn't work.
No account needed to generate and download the PDF. Fill in your details, hit download, send.
Shareable invoice link — send a URL instead of an attachment
Save your invoice to MediaKit Lab and it gets a permanent shareable link. Instead of attaching a PDF to an email, you send a link. The brand clicks it and sees the invoice in their browser.
This matters when you're following up on payment. "Invoice still outstanding — link here" is a cleaner message than digging through old email threads for a PDF attachment. The link is always current.
The invoice status can be updated to Sent, Paid, or Overdue. You always know where each invoice stands.
Auto-generated invoice number — no more INV-001 for every brand
Invoice numbers need to be sequential for GST compliance. If two invoices have the same number, or if the numbering is inconsistent, it creates problems during audits.
MediaKit Lab generates invoice numbers automatically in a consistent format. You don't need to track what your last number was. You don't accidentally send INV-004 to one brand and INV-004 to another.
One-click from DealBook — invoice the moment the content goes live
The biggest billing mistake Indian creators make is waiting. The content goes live, the brand confirms delivery, and then nothing happens for two or three weeks. By that time the brand's payment cycle has moved on and you're waiting another 30–45 days.
When a deal is marked Delivered in DealBook, one click opens a pre-filled invoice in the Invoice Generator. Brand name, deal amount, GST toggle, TDS — all pulled from the deal record. You're not filling in anything from scratch.
Invoice the same day the post goes live. It's the single most effective thing creators can do to speed up payment timelines.
Free — no plan required for the features that matter
Every feature listed here — GST calculation, TDS display, UPI QR, PDF download, shareable link, DealBook integration — is available free. No paywall on the features Indian creators actually need.
Create an account to save and manage invoices over time. Without an account, you can still generate and download invoices — they just won't be saved to your history.
Send your next invoice today. No CA required.
GST, TDS, SAC code, UPI QR — filled in automatically. Download a compliant PDF in under 2 minutes.