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              Home/Purchase/Purchase invoices/Creating a New Purchase Invoice

              Creating a New Purchase Invoice

              Last updated Jul 27, 2026

              Purchase invoices3 articles
              • Deleting a Purchase Invoice
              • Editing a Purchase Invoice
              • Creating a New Purchase Invoice
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              Creating a New Purchase Invoice


              1. Navigate to Purchase Invoices

              • From the left navigation menu, go to Purchases → Purchase Invoices, then click + Create.




              2. Enter Purchase Invoice Details

              Fill in the required invoice information:

              • Bill No.

              • IRN (if applicable)

              • Order No. (Optional)

              • Reference No. (Optional)

              • Invoice Date

              • Due Date

              • Choose the vendor from the Vendor dropdown.

              • Select the Place of Supply.




              3. Configure Invoice Settings

              From the right panel:

              • Select the Status (e.g., Unpaid, Paid, Partially Paid).

              • Choose the Currency.

              • Specify whether Reverse Charge is applicable.




              4. Link and Categorize (Optional)

              Organize the purchase by selecting:

              • Category

              • Subcategory

              • Client (if the expense is billable to a client)



              5. Add Products or Services

              • Enter or select the item name.

              • Specify the Unit Price and Quantity.

              • Apply any Discount, if applicable.

              • Enter the HSN/SAC code.

              • Verify the applicable GST, IGST, and CESS values.

              • Click Add another item to include multiple line items.



              6. Add a Project (Optional)

              • If the purchase is associated with a project, click Add Project and select the appropriate project.




              7. Review the Invoice Totals

              SmartLedger.ai automatically calculates:

              • Subtotal

              • Discount

              • IGST

              • CESS

              • Extra Discount (if applicable)

              • Total Amount

              • Amount Due



              8. Save or Create the Purchase Invoice

              • Click Save as Draft to save the invoice for later.

              • Click Create Invoice to record the purchase invoice.


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