E Invoice Portal – Enhanced – Latest Advisory – 2024

GSTN has launched a revamped and improved e invoice portal with better features, real time counts of IRN generated, a more organized FAQs section and an updated website policy amongst other improvements. The E invoice portal can be accessed through https://einvoice.gst.gov.in and all the new features have been made live on the portal. GSTN has issued an advisory for this enhanced e invoice portal on 21.02.2024. As per the data released by GSTN more than 1.6 crore e invoices have been through the new IRPs (Invoice Registration Portal). An overview of the latest advisory on the e invoice portal on 21.02.2024 is detailed as under:-

E-invoice enablement status through PAN based search

Any registered or unregistered person can view the e-invoice enablement status of any entity through a quick and simple PAN based search on the e invoice portal.

Steps for checking the E-invoice enablement status through PAN based search –

Go to Home Page >> Quick Actions >> Check Enablement Status >> Enter GSTIN or PAN of the entity >> View/Download results in excel.

As discussed above, the list can also be downloaded in Excel format by clicking on the ‘Download as Excel’ option and saved for future reference.

Access to view updated E-invoice exemption list

The entities that have the benefit of exemption from e-invoicing have to submit a declaration for such exemption. The e invoice portal generates an updated e-invoice exemption list for all the registered persons that have filed the exemptions at the start of the month. For ease of the users, this list can be downloaded in Excel format.

Steps to view updated E-invoice exemption list

Go to Services >> List of GSTINs who filed e-invoice exemption declaration >> Download as Excel.

Comprehensive Global Search Bar

For quick and ready reference to all information across the e invoice portal, a comprehensive global search bar has been added that will aid in better user experience.

Enhanced local search capabilities

This new feature added in the e invoice portal will assist the users for searches made by the users in giving results within the resources, advisories, FAQs and manuals based on the keyword being searched by the user. For example, if the user wishes to search for all the resources on the word “invoice” for his queries, he will find the following results.

Revamped advisory and FAQ section

GSTN issues multiple advisory notifications every month and the since the e invoice portal is a relatively new portal, the FAQ section of the portal is used by the users very often to obtain clarity on their issues. The GSTN has now launched a more organized advisory and FAQ section arranged year-wise and month-wise for the ease of the users.

IRN Daily Count updated

On generation of every e-invoice on the e invoice portal, an Invoice Reference Number (IRN) is generated automatically. To ensure visibility and promote compliance with the e invoicing rules, the e invoice portal will now reflect on its homepage the daily IRN statistics.

Mobile App

A separate section has been introduced for the information, help and support for the e invoice QR code verifier app on the e invoice portal. It is available for all iOS and Android users who can download the app by visiting the App Store, Google Play Store or can scan the QR code and download the app instantly on their mobiles.

Adherence to GIGW guidelines

Adherence to GIGW (Guidelines for Indian Government Websites) is crucial for ensuring that digital platforms are accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities. The e invoice portal has now incorporated features such as contrast adjustment, text resizing buttons, and screen reader support for enhanced accessibility.

Updated website policy

There have been significant updates to the website policies, particularly focusing on archival, content management, moderation, and the roles of web information managers. Thorough updates like these are important for ensuring compliance, clarity, and effective management of online content.

Significant advancements in the E invoice portal

The improvements made to the GSTN E-Invoicing System have brought about several significant advancements:

1. Expansion of IRP Portals: The GSTN has collaborated with various partners to expand its network to encompass a total of six IRP portals. These portals now work seamlessly alongside the centralized de-duplication system.
2. Enhanced Accessibility for E-Invoice Reporting: Eligible taxpayers can now report e-invoices conveniently through any of the six IRP portals. This reporting process is accessible via online platforms, APIs, or a user-friendly mobile application, all provided at no cost, ensuring ease of use for taxpayers across the nation.
3. Implementation of Hourly Auto-population: Through collaboration with NIC-IRP, the GSTN has introduced hourly auto-population of e-invoices in GSTR-1, as reported on the NIC-IRP 1&2 portal. This automation feature enhances efficiency and accuracy by updating data in real-time.
4. Extended E-Invoice Download Capability: Both buyers and sellers now have access to download e-invoices for the past six months through e-invoice portals and Government-to-Business (G2B) APIs. This extended capability facilitates easy access to historical invoice data for various purposes.
5. Introduction of E-Invoice QR Code Verifier App: To enhance security and transparency, the GSTN has launched an E-Invoice QR Code Verifier App for seamless verification of e-invoices. Additionally, a search IRN functionality has been implemented for online verification of Invoice Reference Numbers (IRNs).

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