BillmanQuick answer: If your annual turnover crossed ₹5 crore in any year since 2017-18, your B2B invoices and exports must be registered on the e-invoice portal, which returns an IRN and a signed QR code to print on the invoice.
What is an e-invoice?
An e-invoice is a normal GST invoice that is registered on the government’s e-invoice portal (IRP). The portal returns an Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and a signed QR code, and the details flow into your GSTR-1.
Who needs it
| Annual turnover (any year since 2017-18) | E-invoice |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 crore | Not required |
| Above ₹5 crore | Required for B2B invoices, credit/debit notes and exports |
Sales to consumers (B2C) are not e-invoiced.
How it works
- Create the invoice in your billing software
- The software sends it to the e-invoice portal
- The portal returns the IRN, acknowledgement number and QR code
- Print the QR code on the invoice and share it with the buyer
💡 Large taxpayers have a time limit to report invoices to the portal. Report each invoice on the day you make it to be safe.
E-invoices in Billman
Billman registers your B2B invoices on the portal in one click and prints the IRN, acknowledgement number and signed QR code. You create a GST API user once on the e-invoice portal; the Billman team helps you set it up.
FAQ
Is e-invoicing needed for B2C sales?
No. It applies to B2B invoices, credit/debit notes and exports.
Can I cancel an e-invoice?
Yes, within the time allowed by the portal. After that, issue a credit note instead.
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