Covered by Complyance
India
Asia
E-invoicing
Status
Mandatory
Format
JSON invoice submitted to IRP, with returned IRN and QR code.
Infrastructure
Invoice Registration Portal managed by GSTN.
Model
CTC / real-time clearance; invoice valid after IRP return.
E-reporting
Status
Real-time reporting via IRP; further requirement that invoices be submitted within 30 days maximum (from April 2025)
Format
JSON invoice data meets GST return requirements.
Scope & deadline
Automatic VAT/GST record; periodic return remains separate but IRP data used.
More info
India’s GST-based electronic invoicing (“e‑Invoice / IRP”) is mandatory for B2B, B2G, and export supplies by businesses above turnover thresholds. Issuance must go through the Invoice Registration Portal, which validates JSON data in real time and returns IRN and QR.
Tax authority
GST Council and GSTN manage the regime.
Archiving period
Retention for 8 years, digital or print per GST rules.
E-signature
Digital signature optional; IRP assigns IRN and QR ensures authenticity.
Regulation
Implemented via Notification 13/2020; threshold reductions phased into April 2025.
Note
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