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Quotation & PAN Bill Generator

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Build a quotation, a non-VAT PAN bill or a 13% VAT tax invoice, with the document type clearly labelled and warned when details are missing.

Create a quotation, a non-VAT PAN bill or a 13% VAT tax invoice. The document type controls the heading and VAT treatment, and live warnings flag missing PAN or VAT details before you print.

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A quotation should say how long the price stands.
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Only used by quotations and tax invoices. A PAN bill is always 0%.
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About the quotation and PAN bill generator

Three documents in Nepali business look alike and are routinely confused: a quotation, a PAN bill and a tax invoice. This tool keeps them separate. Choose the document type at the top, fill in the seller and buyer details, add the items and print or save a PDF. The heading, the VAT treatment and the warnings change with the document type, so a quotation is never passed off as a tax invoice and a PAN bill never quietly charges VAT.

Quotation — an offer, not a bill

A quotation states what you will supply and at what price. It is an offer that a customer can accept, not a demand for payment and not proof that a supply happened. It should carry a validity date, because otherwise a customer can hold you to last year's price. A quotation may show VAT as an estimate, which helps the customer budget, but that estimate does not give anyone input-tax credit and the final bill still has to follow your registration status.

PAN bill — no VAT

“PAN bill” is not a separate statutory document; it is the everyday name for an ordinary bill from a seller who is not charging VAT. That is usually a business below the VAT threshold, or a supply that is exempt. The bill shows the seller's PAN and the price, and no VAT line. It is useful for expense records, but the buyer cannot claim VAT credit from it. A VAT-registered seller should normally issue a tax invoice instead, even if the customer does not ask for one.

Tax invoice — the VAT document

Under the VAT Act 2052 and the VAT Rules 2053, a VAT-registered seller must issue a tax invoice (कर बिजक) for taxable supplies. It carries the words “Tax Invoice”, the seller's name, address and VAT number, a sequential number, the date, the buyer's details, an item-wise description, the taxable value, VAT at 13% shown separately, and the total. Above Rs 10,000 a full tax invoice is normally required rather than an abbreviated retail invoice, and the buyer's PAN should appear — especially for a business buyer who wants to claim input credit.

Registration thresholds

VAT registration is generally compulsory once taxable turnover in the previous 12 months exceeds Rs 50 lakh for goods, or Rs 30 lakh for services or mixed goods and services. Some sectors must register regardless of turnover. Export supplies are zero-rated rather than exempt, so an exporter may still need to register. Confirm the current threshold and your sector with the Inland Revenue Department before deciding.

What the warnings mean

The tool never blocks you from printing. Instead it points out the problems: a tax invoice without a seller VAT number, a large tax invoice without the buyer's PAN, a PAN bill from a seller who does have a VAT number, or a quotation with no expiry. These are the mistakes that cause invoices to be rejected for input credit or questioned in an audit. Fix the fields, then print again.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a quotation, a PAN bill and a tax invoice?
A quotation is an offer to supply at a stated price and is not a demand for payment. A PAN bill is an ordinary non-VAT bill from a seller who is not charging VAT. A tax invoice is the statutory VAT document issued by a VAT-registered seller, with VAT shown separately at 13%.
Can I charge VAT on a PAN bill?
No. If you are VAT-registered and making a taxable supply, issue a tax invoice and show VAT separately. An unregistered seller must not collect VAT or show it on a bill. Use the PAN bill option only when no VAT applies.
Is a quotation legally binding?
A quotation is an offer. Once a customer accepts it on its terms it can become a contract, which is why the validity date and the scope matter. It is still not a tax invoice and cannot be used to claim input VAT.
When is the buyer’s PAN needed on a VAT invoice?
A full tax invoice normally includes the buyer’s name, address and PAN, and is required once the sale exceeds Rs 10,000. For smaller retail sales an abbreviated invoice may be allowed. Business buyers usually need their PAN on the invoice to claim input credit.
When must a business register for VAT?
Generally once taxable turnover in the previous 12 months exceeds Rs 50 lakh for goods, or Rs 30 lakh for services or mixed supplies. Some sectors must register from the first sale. Confirm your position with the Inland Revenue Department.
Can I save the document as a PDF?
Yes. Click Print / Save as PDF and choose your browser’s “Save as PDF” printer. The printed sheet contains only the document, not the form or the warnings.

Sources & further reading

  1. Inland Revenue Department, Nepal — VAT and invoicesird.gov.np
  2. Nepal Law Commission — Value Added Tax Act 2052lawcommission.gov.np
  3. Nepal Law Commission — VAT Rules 2053lawcommission.gov.np