Understanding Export Invoices for India

An export invoice is a legal document that does not include taxes. The legal format mandates that the invoice be printed on an A4 page. The legal format is the same regardless of whether the invoice is generated by a dealer or a manufacturer.

You generate export invoices only for foreign customers who are not located in India. The export invoice prints in a foreign currency, whereas the tax invoice prints in the local currency. For excise purposes, the currency conversion for the foreign currency should be based on customs notified rates, and not corporate exchange rates.