Do I need to know accounting to use this?

No. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use managemycounter. There's no accounting jargon on screen — just billing, udhaar ka hisab, and stock, in the same language you already use at your counter. Your CA still gets proper GSTR-ready reports at month-end.

Is managemycounter really free during the beta?

Yes — every invited shop gets full access to all modules (POS, GST invoicing, multi-warehouse inventory, field-agent tracking, and reporting) at no cost while we're in private beta. No card required to sign up.

Does it handle CGST/SGST/IGST automatically?

Yes. Tax is split automatically based on the customer's billing state versus your registered state, and every GST invoice is generated audit-ready — no manual CGST/SGST/IGST calculation needed.

Can I manage stock across more than one warehouse or store?

Yes — multi-warehouse stock sync is included for every invited shop during the beta, no upgrade needed. Check availability across every location in real time and record transfers between them without manual reconciliation.

What happens to my data if I lose internet connectivity?

The Android apps are built offline-first for Indian network conditions — staff can keep billing and recording attendance without a live connection, and everything syncs automatically once you're back online.

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CGST vs SGST vs IGST: How GST Tax Splits Work for Your Shop

managemycounter Team·2026-01-22

The Three Components of GST

India's Goods and Services Tax has three components. Which one applies depends entirely on where the buyer and seller are located.

CGST (Central GST)

Collected by the central government on intra-state supplies. Rate = half of the total GST rate.

SGST (State GST)

Collected by the state government on intra-state supplies. Rate = half of the total GST rate.

IGST (Integrated GST)

Collected by the central government on inter-state supplies. Rate = the full GST rate (no split).

Real Example

Your shop is in Delhi. You sell to a customer in Delhi:

GST rate = 18%
You charge: 9% CGST + 9% SGST = 18%

Same shop, sale to a customer in Mumbai:

GST rate = 18%
You charge: 18% IGST (no CGST/SGST split)

Why This Matters for Your Billing

Getting this wrong means:

Under-charging tax → liability falls on you
Over-charging tax → customer may dispute
Wrong return filing → notices from GST department

How Software Helps

A proper billing system like managemycounter:

Compares your business state vs customer state automatically
Computes the correct tax split
Generates audit-ready GST invoices every time
Produces GSTR-1 ready exports at month-end

No manual calculation, no errors, no compliance headache.