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LatestGST & Tax12 May 2026·6 min read

GST invoice format for freelancers in India (with template)

What a legally-valid GST invoice must contain in 2026, the CGST/SGST/IGST split rule, and a copy-paste template you can use today.

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Pricing08 May 2026·7 min read

How to set your freelance rate in India (and stop undercharging)

A pragmatic formula for setting your hourly rate, with realistic billable hours, expenses, and tax baked in. Plus the moves that get clients to actually pay it.

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Contracts30 Apr 2026·6 min read

The 7-clause freelance contract every Indian freelancer needs

A minimum-viable contract that protects you on payment terms, scope, IP, and termination — without scaring the client. With template wording.

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GST & Tax20 Apr 2026·8 min read

Freelancer income tax in India: 44ADA, ITR-4, and the moves that legally cut your bill

44ADA presumptive scheme explained, when to use ITR-4 vs ITR-3, and 6 deductions Indian freelancers consistently miss.

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Money & Cashflow10 Apr 2026·6 min read

How to stop clients paying late (the MSMED Act is on your side)

Three preventive moves that cut late payment to near-zero, and what MSMED Act §16 actually gives you when prevention fails.

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