e-Invoicing in India

The GST e-invoice / IRN System is India's e-Invoicing system launched on a mandatory basis on October 1, 2020. 

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Characteristics of the electronic invoice in India

India is currently in its mandatory massification process. Among the many objectives pursued by the Ministry of finance the simplification of tax declaration, standardized communications between companies, and the reduction of tax fraud are addressed by the electronic invoice. 

Obligation

Obligation

Companies will be required to adopt the system gradually according to their annual turnover. 

Format

Format

Electronic invoices must be generated in the JSON format following the GST INV – 1. This format is based on the PEPPOL/Universal Business Language adapted to the Indian market. 

Digital Signature

Digital Signature

Not mandatory.

Mandatory administrative processes

Mandatory administrative processes

You must be registered in the GST portal and in the government’s electronic invoicing or e-way bill platform. 

Fiscal Control

Fiscal Control

Invoices must include a unique code called the Invoice Reference Number (IRN) generated and signed by the IRP portal. The IRP also includes a QR code to enable the offline validation of invoices. 

Print format

Print format

Printed invoices must include the QR code provided by the IRP. 

Links of Interest

Links of Interest

https://www.gstn.org.in/

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Mandatory e-Invoicing Schedule

1

October 2020

All registered businesses whose annual turnover exceeding Rs. 500 Crore

2

January 2021

All registered businesses whose annual turnover exceeding Rs. 100 Crore

3

April 2021

All registered businesses whose annual turnover exceedingRs. 50 Crore

4

April 2022

All registered businesses whose annual turnover exceeding Rs. 20 Crore

5

October 2022

All registered businesses whose annual turnover exceeding Rs. 10 Crore

6

August 2023

All registered businesses whose annual turnover exceedingRs. 5 Crore

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Implementation of e-Invoicing around the world

The technical and legal requirements for e-Invoicing are different in each country. If you want to know the details and tax obligations of any particular country, just click on the map or choose a country from the dropdown list.

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