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.
It is signed by the consignee on delivery and acts as evidence that the goods have received. It gives the names and addresses of both consignor and consignee, details the goods, usually gives their gross weight, and states who has responsibility for insuring them while in transit.
This document specifies the conditions of carriage and describes the goods, the origin and destination, as well as details of the responsibilities of each of the parties involved. In essence, the consignment note serves as proof of receipt of the cargo and an agreement on the terms under which the goods will be moved.
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.
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.
How to fill out a consignment note Sender's and recipient's data. Description of the goods. Conditions of transport. Details of the cargo and its packaging. Value of goods and insurance. Signature and date of issue. Additional information (when necessary)
What information is required on a CMR Consignment note document? Sender's (exporter) Details. Consignee's (Receiver) Details. Place of Delivery of the goods (place, country) ... Place and date of taking over the goods (place, country, date) ... Annexed documents. 6 through to 12. Sender's Instructions.
What information is required on a CMR Consignment note document? Sender's (exporter) Details. Consignee's (Receiver) Details. Place of Delivery of the goods (place, country) ... Place and date of taking over the goods (place, country, date) ... Annexed documents. 6 through to 12. Sender's Instructions.
Upon delivery, the recipient signs the CMR note, providing confirmation of receipt. A CMR note includes the names and addresses of both the sender and receiver, as well as details about the goods, such as their weight. Moreover, it clarifies who is responsible for insuring the goods during transit.