Proforma Invoice Format & Rules

# Proforma Invoice Format & Usage in India\n\nA Proforma Invoice is an abridged, preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers in advance of a shipment or delivery of goods. It represents the seller commitment to provide goods or services according to stated specifications and price.\n\n### Why Use a Proforma Invoice?\n- **Advance Payments:** Request advance payments from clients before order dispatch.\n- **Customs & Transportation:** Used for customs clearance and obtaining import/export licenses.\n- **Tax Compliance Note:** A Proforma Invoice is NOT a legal Tax Invoice and cannot be used by the buyer to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC).\n\nSuperBiller enables you to convert any approved Proforma Invoice into a legal GST Tax Invoice sequentially with 1 click.