What must be on every challan
- Your name, GSTIN and address.
- Consignee details and shipping address (may differ from billing).
- Unique challan number and date, with reference to the PO or invoice.
- Line-level items with quantity, HSN and UOM.
- Transport mode, vehicle number, LR/AWB number.
- A signature block for the receiver.
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When to raise a challan vs. an invoice
Use a challan for stock movements where the ownership or billing event hasn't happened yet: job-work, approvals, sample dispatch, inter-branch transfer. Use an invoice when the sale is final.
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