There is no prescribed format for issue of Invoice. However, the invoice/bill/challan should
contain the following information (Rule 4A of the STR, 1994):
i. Serial number.
ii. Name, address and registration no. of the service provider.
iii. Name and address of the service receiver.
iv. Descripttion, classification and value of taxable service being provided or to be provided.
v. The amount of Service Tax payable (Service Tax and Education cess should be shown
separately)
Note: If the service provider is a Banking company, the details at Sl. No (i) and (iii) are not
necessary.
In respect of the taxable services relating to the transport of goods by road, provided by the
Goods Transport Agency, the service provider should issue a consignment note containing the
following information (Rule 4B of the STR, 1994): -
i. Serial Number
ii. Name of the consignor and consignee
iii. Registration no. of the vehicle
iv. Details of the goods transported
v. Details of the place of origin & destination
vi. Person liable for payment of Service Tax (consignor /consignee / GTA)
