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Trade Documents

Proforma Invoice GeneratorFill in a proforma invoice for an export quote or advance payment, with Incoterm, HS codes, payment terms and bank details. Download it as PDF, Word or Excel.Commercial Invoice GeneratorFill in an export commercial invoice with consignee, notify party, HS codes, net and gross weights, Incoterm and declaration, and download it as Word, PDF or Excel.Bill of Lading GeneratorFill in an ocean bill of lading draft with shipper, consignee, notify party, vessel, containers, packages, weights and volume, then download it as PDF, Word or Excel.Certificate of Origin TemplateFill in a general certificate of origin with exporter, consignee, transport details, goods with HS codes and the exporter's declaration, then download it as PDF, Word or Excel.Purchase Order GeneratorCreate a purchase order with buyer, supplier and delivery address, items, tax, freight and terms, and download it as PDF, Word or Excel.

Incoterms 2020

EXW: Ex WorksUnder EXW the seller makes the goods available at its premises, packed but not loaded or cleared for export. The buyer takes on every cost and risk from there.FCA: Free CarrierUnder FCA the seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the buyer's carrier at a named place. The buyer pays the main transport and takes the risk from that point.FAS: Free Alongside ShipUnder FAS the seller clears the goods for export and places them alongside the buyer's ship at the named port. The buyer pays loading, ocean freight and everything after.FOB: Free On BoardUnder FOB the seller clears the goods for export and loads them on board the ship the buyer nominated. Risk passes once they are on board; the buyer pays the ocean freight.CFR: Cost and FreightUnder CFR the seller pays the ocean freight to the named destination port, but the risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board at the port of shipment.CIF: Cost, Insurance and FreightUnder CIF the seller pays the ocean freight and minimum cargo insurance to the named destination port. Risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board at origin.CPT: Carriage Paid ToUnder CPT the seller pays the transport to the named place of destination, but the risk passes to the buyer when the goods are handed to the first carrier at origin.CIP: Carriage and Insurance Paid ToUnder CIP the seller pays the transport and all risks cargo insurance to the named destination. Risk passes to the buyer when the goods are handed to the first carrier.DAP: Delivered at PlaceUnder DAP the seller delivers the goods to the named destination, ready for unloading, at its own cost and risk. The buyer unloads and handles import clearance, duties and taxes.DPU: Delivered at Place UnloadedUnder DPU the seller delivers the goods to the named destination and unloads them there, at its own cost and risk. The buyer clears import and pays duties and taxes.DDP: Delivered Duty PaidUnder DDP the seller delivers the goods to the named destination cleared for import, with duties and taxes paid. It is the most the seller can take on under any Incoterms rule.Incoterms Chooser and ChartAnswer four questions about transport, freight and insurance to get the Incoterms rule that fits your deal, with a full chart of all 11 rules below.

Trading Calculators

Markup CalculatorEnter your cost and any one of markup, selling price or margin. The calculator fills in the other two and shows your profit per unit.Gross Profit CalculatorEnter revenue and cost of goods sold to get gross profit, gross profit margin and profit percentage on cost, for one sale, one order or a whole year.VAT CalculatorAdd VAT to a net price or take the VAT out of a total that already includes it. Pick Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt or the UK, or type any rate.

Shipping Calculators

CBM CalculatorAdd each carton size and quantity to get total volume in cubic meters and cubic feet, gross weight, chargeable weight for sea, air and courier, and how full a container would be.CBM to CFT ConverterConvert cubic meters (CBM) to cubic feet (CFT) for freight quotes and container planning. 1 CBM = 35.3147 CFT.CFT to CBM ConverterConvert cubic feet (CFT or CBF) to cubic meters (CBM). 1 cubic foot = 0.0283168 CBM, and 100 cubic feet = 2.83 CBM.CBM to Liters ConverterConvert cubic meters (CBM) to liters and back. 1 CBM = 1,000 liters, and 1 liter = 0.001 CBM.Dimensional Weight CalculatorEnter the box size and actual weight to get the dimensional (volumetric) weight and the chargeable weight carriers will bill, in kg or lb.Shipping Container DimensionsInside and outside dimensions, door size, volume, tare weight and payload of 20 ft, 40 ft, 40 ft high cube, 45 ft and reefer containers, in meters and feet. Check how many of your cartons fit.

AI Business Tools

AI Email WriterThis free AI email writer turns a few facts into a clear business email with a subject line: payment reminders, price increase notices, requests for quotation, quote follow ups, freight quote requests, delay notices and apologies.AI Product Description GeneratorThis free AI product description generator writes a product title, a description, key feature bullets and a plain customs goods description from your product facts, for marketplaces, catalogues, export offers or your own shop.AI Invoice GeneratorType the order in your own words and this free AI invoice generator fills in a proforma invoice, commercial invoice or purchase order for you: seller, buyer, goods, quantities, prices, Incoterm and payment terms.Bank Statement to ExcelConvert a bank statement PDF to Excel or CSV for free: the PDF is opened in your browser, the transactions are read into rows, and every running balance is checked so you can trust the spreadsheet.

Trade Glossary

Bill of Lading (B/L) MeaningB/L (or BOL) stands for bill of lading: the document a carrier issues for goods it has received for shipment. It is a receipt, the contract of carriage, and often the title to the goods.Consignee MeaningThe consignee is the person or company a shipment is sent to and who is entitled to take delivery at the destination. It is often the buyer, but not always.Air Waybill (AWB) MeaningAWB stands for air waybill: the non negotiable transport document for air cargo. It is the carrier's receipt and the contract of carriage, and its 11 digit number is used to track the shipment.HS Code MeaningAn HS code is the internationally agreed number that classifies a product for customs. The first 6 digits are the same in almost every country; countries add more digits for their own duty rates.PO Number MeaningA PO number is the unique reference a buyer assigns to a purchase order. Suppliers quote it on their invoice and shipping documents so the buyer can match and pay them.Landed Cost MeaningLanded cost is everything it costs to get imported goods to your warehouse: the product price plus freight, insurance, customs duty, taxes you cannot reclaim, fees and local delivery.Proforma vs Commercial InvoiceA proforma invoice is a preliminary quote sent before goods are shipped. A commercial invoice is the final bill for goods actually sold and shipped, and the main document customs use to assess duty.Purchase Order vs InvoiceA purchase order is sent by the buyer to order goods at agreed prices. An invoice is sent by the seller after delivery to ask for payment. The PO number links the two.

Business Forms

Bill of Sale TemplateFill in a bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat, trailer, equipment or general goods. Add the VIN, odometer reading, price and an optional notary block, then print or download.Salary Slip FormatMake a monthly salary slip with employee details, earnings and deductions side by side, gross and net pay, and net pay in words. Download PDF, Word or Excel.Quotation FormatMake a professional quotation with items, rates, discount, GST or tax, validity date, payment terms and bank details. Download PDF, Word or Excel.GST Invoice FormatMake a GST tax invoice with supplier and buyer GSTIN, HSN or SAC codes, CGST and SGST or IGST at each rate, round off and the amount in words. Download PDF, Word or Excel.Bill Book FormatPrint a blank GST bill book page to fill in by hand, or type the items and get GST, round off and the amount in words worked out. Download PDF, Word or Excel.

Bill of Sale by State

HR Letters

Experience Letter FormatWrite an experience letter on your company letterhead from the employee's name, role, dates and main duties. Edit the wording, then download PDF or Word.Experience Certificate FormatIssue a formal experience certificate with the service period, last designation and conduct, written for you on the company letterhead.Relieving Letter FormatWrite a relieving letter that accepts the resignation, states the last working day and confirms the handover and full and final settlement.Offer Letter FormatWrite a job offer letter with the position, joining date, annual salary (CTC), probation, reporting line, working hours, notice period and an acceptance signature.Leave Letter FormatWrite a leave application to your manager for sick, casual, annual or other leave, with the dates, reason, handover and contact details. Download PDF or Word.NOC FormatIssue an employer's no objection certificate for a visa and travel, a passport application, higher studies or a part time course, written for you on the letterhead.Medical Fitness Certificate FormatA medical fitness certificate format for doctors and clinics, with the person's details, examination notes and result, signed with the registration number.

India GST

HSN Code FinderType a product name or the first digits of a code. Get the HSN or SAC code, the GST rate, the 6 digit subheadings and the number of digits your invoice needs for your turnover.GST Rates ListThe GST slabs in force since 22 September 2025, with a searchable list of 200 common goods and services by slab and category, and what each item paid before.