Where the supplier does not issue a consignment note or similar document, the services do not qualify as GTA services, and hence should not be taxable. This point has also been clarified by the CBIC in the FAQs issued for the transport sector.
An invoice is a commercial document that maintains the record of transactions between the buyer and the seller. On the other hand, a consignment note is an export document that serves as evidence of a concluded carriage contract.
A consignment note is a document issued by a goods transportation agency against the receipt of goods for the purpose of transporting the goods by road in a goods carriage. If a consignment note is not issued by the transporter, the service provider will not come within the ambit of the goods transport agency.
The invoice should contain description, quantity and value & such other prescribed particulars under rule 46 of CGST Rules, 2017. An invoice or a bill of supply need not be issued if the value of the supply is less than Rs. 200/- subject to specified conditions. Under GST a tax invoice is an important document.
Document accompanying goods that is filled by the shipper. It serves as proof that a contract for carriage has been concluded and describes its content. It also serves as a receipt when goods are picked up from the shipper and delivered to the recipient.
In addition, the consignment note records the transport and freight costs, the date and place of acceptance, as well as the planned date and place of delivery. It also provides information (name, address) about the sender, recipient and carrier, as well as other agreements, notes, and conditions.
An invoice is a commercial document that maintains the record of transactions between the buyer and the seller. On the other hand, a consignment note is an export document that serves as evidence of a concluded carriage contract.
A “Consignment Note”, also referred to as a loading list, is a critical document in freight forwarding and logistics. This document is issued by the consignor and contains all essential details of the goods being shipped to the consignee. It serves as proof of receipt when signed by the inland carrier.