Invoicing & Billing

GST-Compliant Invoicing Made Simple

Generate professional, GST-compliant invoices with automatic charge calculations. Sync with Zoho Books. Configurable templates with your depot branding. From charge calculation to accounting sync in one seamless flow.

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GST Compliance

Full Indian GST Compliance

DepotLite handles the full complexity of Indian GST for depot operations. Automatic determination of CGST+SGST for intra-state transactions and IGST for inter-state transactions. HSN code mapping for every charge type ensures proper classification for GST returns.

  • Automatic CGST/SGST split for intra-state invoices
  • IGST calculation for inter-state transactions
  • HSN code mapping for all charge categories
  • GST rate configuration per charge type
  • GSTIN validation for buyers and sellers
  • E-invoicing ready with IRN generation support
  • GST return data export for filing
  • Reverse charge mechanism support where applicable

Invoice Breakdown Example

Handling ChargesINR 2,500.00
Repair Charges (3 items)INR 32,500.00
Storage (12 days)INR 1,800.00
Survey ChargesINR 1,500.00
SubtotalINR 38,300.00
CGST @ 9%INR 3,447.00
SGST @ 9%INR 3,447.00
TotalINR 45,194.00

Bi-Directional Sync

Invoices sync from DepotLite to Zoho and payment status syncs back

Contact Sync

Liner contacts and GSTIN details synchronized automatically

Chart of Accounts

Charges mapped to your Zoho Books chart of accounts

Payment Tracking

Payment status updates flow back to DepotLite automatically

Zoho Books Integration

Seamless Accounting Sync

Invoices generated in DepotLite sync directly to Zoho Books, eliminating double data entry and ensuring your books are always up to date. Contact records, payment statuses, and credit notes flow bi-directionally between the two systems.

  • Automatic invoice push to Zoho Books on generation
  • Payment status sync from Zoho back to DepotLite
  • Contact and GSTIN synchronization
  • Credit note and debit note sync
  • Charge categorization mapped to chart of accounts
  • Reconciliation dashboard showing sync status
Charge Types

Automatic Charge Calculation

DepotLite automatically calculates every charge type based on your rate agreements, container data, and operational events. No manual spreadsheets required.

Handling Charges

Gate-in and gate-out handling fees, lift-on/lift-off charges, re-positioning, and special handling for reefer containers. Rates auto-applied from liner agreements with container type and size differentiation.

Repair Charges

Material costs, labor charges, and overhead for every approved repair item. Calculated from the approved estimation line items with CEDEX component codes and agreed tariff rates.

Storage Charges

Automated dwell-time based storage calculations. Configurable free days per liner agreement, with slab-based rate escalation. Charges calculated from gate-in to gate-out date.

Survey Charges

Fees for inbound and outbound damage surveys. Per-survey or per-container pricing based on liner agreements. Survey charges automatically added when surveys are completed.

Templates

Professional, Branded Invoice Templates

Customize invoice appearance with your depot logo, brand colors, contact information, bank details, and terms and conditions. Multiple template layouts available for different invoice types. Each depot in a multi-depot setup can have its own template.

  • Depot logo and brand color customization
  • Configurable header with depot and GSTIN details
  • Custom footer with bank details and terms
  • Multiple template layouts for different charge types
  • Per-depot templates in multi-depot setups
  • Preview before generating final invoice

Branding

Logo, colors, and layout customization

Layouts

Multiple templates for different invoice types

Configuration

Per-depot and per-charge-type settings

Compliance

All mandatory GST fields included automatically

Rate Management

Centralized Rate Master

Maintain all your rate agreements in one place. General tariffs and MNR repair tariffs per liner, with effective dates and automatic application during estimation and invoicing.

General Tariffs

Handling, storage, survey, and LOLO rates per liner. Configurable by container type, size, and condition with date-range validity.

MNR Tariffs

Maintenance & Repair tariffs with CEDEX component codes, repair methods, material rates, and labor hour pricing per liner agreement.

Rate Validation

Automatic validation of charges against agreed rates during invoicing. Variance flagging when charges deviate from contractual terms.

Bulk Import

Import rate schedules from Excel for quick setup. Export current rates for review and comparison. Version history for all rate changes.

Effective Dates

Rate agreements with start and end dates. Automatic rate selection based on the date of the service. Historical rate lookup for dispute resolution.

Multi-Depot Rates

Different rate structures per depot location. Centralized rate management with depot-level overrides for local agreements.

Simplify Your Invoicing

See how DepotLite automates charge calculations, ensures GST compliance, and syncs with your accounting system.