GST E-invoice Master Information portal is live now!

GSTN issued an advisory on the 21st of February, 2024 about the launch of the revamped e-invoice master information portal https://einvoice.gst.gov.in

GSTN on the occasion of one year of the successful going live with the additional five new IRP portals, the e-invoice master information portal, and the e-invoice QR Code Verifier app, announces the launch of the revamped e-invoice master information portal https://einvoice.gst.gov.in This enhancement is part of an ongoing effort to improve taxpayer services further.

Advisory dated 21st of February, 2024

1. GSTN on the occasion of one year of the successful going live with the additional five new IRP portals, the e-invoice master information portal, and the e-invoice QR Code Verifier app, announces the launch of the revamped e-invoice master information portal https://einvoice.gst.gov.in This enhancement is part of an ongoing effort to improve taxpayer services further. New Features of the revamped E-Invoice Master Information Portal are as follows:
   1. PAN-Based Search: Users can check the e-invoice enablement status of entities using their Permanent Account Number (PAN) in addition to searching with GSTIN.
   2. Automatic E-invoice exemption List: The portal now automatically publishes an updated list with all GSTINs that have filed for e-invoice exemptions at the start of the month and is available for users to download.
   3. Global Search Bar: A comprehensive search tab has been introduced that allows for quick access to the information across the portal.
   4. Local Search Capabilities: Enhanced search functionality within advisory, FAQ, manual, and other sections for efficient information access.
   5. Revamped Advisory and FAQ Section: Now organized year-wise and month-wise for easier reference, offering comprehensive guidance.
   6. Daily IRN Count Statistics: The portal now includes the daily Invoice Reference Number (IRN) generation count statistics.
   7. Dedicated Section on Mobile App: Information and support for the e-invoice QR Code Verifier app are readily available.
   8. Improved Accessibility Compliance and UI/UX: Adhering to the GIWG guidelines, the portal now offers improved features such as contrast adjustment, text resizing buttons, and screen reader support for enhanced accessibility.
   9. Updated Website Policy: The website policy has been thoroughly updated including the website archival policy, content management & moderation policy, and web information manager details.
2. In the past year alone, more than 1.6 crore e-invoices were reported through the new IRPs, demonstrating the robustness and efficiency of the system. Furthermore, GSTN has introduced an internal e-invoice comprehensive health dashboard to further enhance the monitoring of the e-invoice ecosystem. As a result of these improvements in the GSTN E-Invoicing System, today we have:
   1. Expansion of IRP Portals: Today, GSTN operates six IRP portals through its partners, running robustly alongside the centralized de-duplication system.
   2. E-Invoicing Reporting Accessibility: All taxpayers who are eligible for e-invoicing can report e-invoices through any of these six IRP portals. The reporting can be done online, via APIs, or through a mobile app, all free of cost, making the process accessible and convenient for taxpayers nationwide.
   3. Hourly Auto population of e-invoices in GSTR-1 from new IRPs. Additionally, we are working with NIC-IRP to enable hourly auto-population of e-invoices in GSTR-1 reported on the NIC-IRP 1&2 portal.
   4. E-invoice download for past six months for both buyers and sellers via e-invoice portals and G2B APIs.
   5. E-invoice QR code verifier App for verification of e-invoice, and search IRN functionality for online verification of IRN.
3. Additionally, an enhanced version of the e-invoice verifier app, packed with new features, will be launched shortly.

Conclusion :

GSTN has announced the launch of the enhanced e-invoice master information portal at https://einvoice.gst.gov.in This initiative is a testament to our continuous commitment to enhancing taxpayer services and reflects our ongoing efforts to provide an improved experience.