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Table of Contents

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Who can issue a Tax Invoice?

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Manner of Issuing Invoice (Rule 48)

Rule 48 of CGST Rules, 2017: Manner of Issuing Invoice

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Manner of Issuing Invoice (Rule 48)

Inserted vide Notification no. 68/2019 – Central Tax dated 13th December, 2019

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Who are required to Issue Electronic Invoice?

Notification no. 13/2020 – Central Tax dated 21th March, 2020*

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Who are required to Issue Electronic Invoice?

Notification no. 61/2020 – Central Tax dated 30th July, 2020

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Applicability of E-Invoicing

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Meaning of Aggregate Turnover

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Operating model for invoice reference number

Invoice JSON pushed to registrar

Receives JSON containing:• Digitally signed e-invoice• QR code (contains basic

invoice details and IRN)

Registrar 1 (NIC)

Buyer can view the ITC related to this invoice in his ANX-2

Generates invoice

Invoice data transmission Auto populate

• ANX-1, • ANX-2 ,• EWB Part A

• IRN stored in GST invoice registry

• De-duplication check

ERP/ASP

Other registrars

Buyer receives registered invoice details from IRP and can use QR code to verify the details

• Generates IRN• Deduplication check with GST system• Sign with digital signature and add QR

code• Send it to seller and buyer

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Curb tax evasion through check on fraudulent ITC and Elimination of fake invoices

Rationale for Electronic Invoicing

One-time reporting on B2B invoice data to reduce reporting in multiple formats (one for GSTR-1 and the other for e-way bill) and to generate Sales & Purchase Registers (ANX-1 and ANX-2) from this data to keep the Return (RET-1 etc.) ready for filing. E-way bill Part-A would also be generated using e-invoice data

Introduction of e-invoicing shall enhance efficiency of the tax administration process

Ease of compliance and recon for user as separate entry for GST and EWB may not be needed

Reporting of invoices as an integral part of the business process to eliminate the process of compilation of invoices at the end of the month

Substantial reduction in ITC verification issues as same data will get reported to tax department and to the buyer in his inward supply (purchase) register. On receipt of info through the GST System – buyer can reconcile with his Purchase Order and accept/reject in time.

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What modes will be available for getting an E-Invoice?

Web based API based SMS based

Mobile app based

Offline tool based

GSP based

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Examination of Key Takeaways

Timelines

Enterprise Turnover Date Type of Regulation

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Examination of Key Takeaways

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How to Prepare for E-Invoicing?

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E-Invoice Schema

Based on updated notification released by cbic on 30th July 2020.

Sr.No. Section Name NatureFields

Mandatory Optional

1 Basic details Mandatory 6 3

2 Document Period Optional 2 0

3.1 Preceding Document Reference Optional 3 1

3.2 Receipt / Contract References Optional 0 8

4 Supplier Information Mandatory 6 4

5 Recipient Information Mandatory 6 6

6 Payee Information Optional 0 9

7 Delivery_ Information Optional 0 2

8 Invoice Item Details Mandatory 1 0

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Sr.No. Section Name NatureFields

Mandatory Optional

9 Document Total Mandatory 1 0

10 Extra Information Optional 1 7

11 Additional Supporting Documents Optional 0 3

12 E-way Bill Details Optional 1 7

A 1.0 Ship To Details Optional 5 3

A 1.1 Dispatch From Details Optional 5 1

A 1.2 Item Details Mandatory 8 21

A 1.3 Document Total Details Mandatory 2 11

A 1.4 Batch Details Optional 1 2

A 1.5 Attribute Details of Item Optional 0 2

E-Invoice Schema

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Detailed Review of E-Invoicing Schema

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Review of Mandatory Sections M: Mandatory; O: Optional; NA: Not applicable/ not required

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Technical name of the field Description Technical Field

Specification Explanatory NotesE-Invoice

Section 1 - Basic invoice details

1.0 Version Version Number String (Max. Length:6) This is version of the e-invoice schema. It will be used to keep track of version of Invoice specification.

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1.1 IRN Invoice Reference Number

String (Length: 64) This will be a unique reference number for the invoice.However, the supplier will not be populating this field.The Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) will generate this IRN and respond to the registration request.e-invoice is valid only when it has the IRN. Hence, this is marked as mandatory field.

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1.2 Supply Type Code

Code for Supply Type

Enumerated List This will be the code to identify type of supply.B2B, B2C, SEZWP, SEZWOP, EXPWP, EXPWOP, DEXP

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1.3 Document_ Type_Code

Codefor Document Type

Enumerated List Type of Document: INV for Invoice, CRN for Credit Note,DBN for Debit note.

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1.4 Document_Num Document Number String(Max Length:16)

This is as per relevant rule in CGST/SGST/UTGST Rules.

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1.5 Document_Date Document Date String (DD/MM/YYYY)

The date on which the Invoice was issued. Format "DD/MM/YYYY"

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Technical name of the field Description Technical Field

Specification Explanatory Notes

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Section 1 - Basic invoice details

1.6 Additional_Curren cy_ Code

Additional Currency Code Enumerated List The field is for reporting additional currency, if any, in which all invoice amounts can be given, along with INR.One such additional currency may be used in the invoice, as per list published under ISO 4217 standard

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1.7 Reverse_Charge Reverse Charge String (Length:1) Whether the tax liability payable is under Reverse Charge.

O

1.8 IGST_Applicabilit y_despite_Supplie r_and_Recipient_l ocated_in_same_ State/UT

IGSTApplicability despite Supplier and Recipient located in same State/UT

String (Length: 1) To report the scenarios where the supply is chargeable to IGST despite the fact that the Supplier and Recipient are located within same State/UT

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Technical name of the field Description

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Section 2– Delivery or invoice period

2.1 Document Period Start Date

Document Period Start Date

String (DD/MM/YYYY)

This is the start date of the document period (delivery/invoice period). C

2.2 Document Period End Date

Document Period End Date

String (DD/MM/YYYY)

This is the end date of the document period (delivery/invoice period). C

Section 3.1 Preceding Document Reference

3.1.1 Preceding_Docu- ment_ Number

Preceding Document Number

String (Max length:16)

This is the reference of original document/invoice to be provided optionally in the case of debit or credit notes.Credit/Debit notes, against invoices can also be referred here.

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3.1.2 Preceding_ Document_ Date

Date of Preceding Document

String (DD/MM/YYYY)

Date of preceding document/invoice.(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)

C

3.1.3 Other_ Reference Other Reference String (Max length:20)

This field is to provide any additional reference e.g. specific branch, their user ID, their employee ID, sales centre reference etc.

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Section 3.2 Receipt / Contract References

3.2.1 Receipt_Advice_Rference

Receipt Advice Reference

String (Max length:20)

Reference kept for user to provide number of their receipt advice to their customer, in lieu of advance

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3.2.2 Receipt_Advice_Date

Date of Receipt Advice

String (DD/MM/YYYY)

Date of issue of receipt advice for advance. O

3.2.3 Tender_or_Lot_ Reference

Tender or Lot Reference

String (Max length:20)

Reference kept for mentioning number or details of Lot or Tender, if supplies are made under such Lot or tender.

O

3.2.4 Contract_ Reference

Contract Reference

String (Max length:20)

This reference is kept for mentioning contract number, if supplies are made under any specific Contract

O

3.2.5 External_ Reference

External Reference

String (Max length:20)

An additional field for provision of any additional/external reference number for the supply.

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Section 3.2 Receipt / Contract References

3.2.6 Project_ Reference

Project Reference String (Max length:20)

This reference is kept for mentioning project number, if supplies are made under any specific project

O

3.2.7 PO _Ref_Num PO Reference Number

String (Max length:16)

This is the reference number of Purchase Order O

3.2.8 PO_Ref_Date PO Reference Date

String (DD/MM/YYYY)

This is the date of Purchase Order. O

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Section 4 - Supplier Information

4.1 Supplier_Legal_N ame Supplier Legal Name String (Max. length:100) Legal Name, as appearing in PAN of the Supplier M

4.2 Supplier_Trade_ Name

Trade Name of Supplier String (Max length:100) A name by which the Supplier is known, i.e. Business Name, other than legal name

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4.3 Supplier_ GSTIN GSTIN ofSupplier

String (Length:15) GSTIN of the Supplier M

4.4 Supplier_ Address1 Supplier Address 1 String (Max length:100) Address 1 of the Supplier(Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.)

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4.5 Supplier_ Address2 Supplier Address 2 String (Max length:100) Address 2 of the Supplier(Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.), if any

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Section 4 - Supplier Information

4.6 Supplier_Place Supplier Place String (Max length:50) Location of the Supplier (City/Town/Village) M

4.7 Supplier_State_ Code Supplier State Code Enumerated List State Code of the Supplier as per GST System M

4.8 Supplier_Pincode Supplier PIN Code Number (Length: 6) PIN Code of the Supplier Locality M

4.9 Supplier_ Phone Supplier Phone String (Max length:12) Contact number of the Supplier O

4.10 Supplier_Email Supplier e-mail String (Max length:100) e-mail ID of the Supplier, as per REGEX (Regular Expressions) pattern

O

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Section 5 - Recipient Information

5.1 Recipient_Legal_ Name Recipient Legal Name String (Max. length:100) It will be legal name of recipient, as per PAN. M

5.2 Recipient_Trade_ Name Recipient Trade Name String (Max length:100) It will be trade name of recipient, if available. O

5.3 Recipient_ GSTIN GSTIN ofRecipient

String (Length:15) GSTIN of the Recipient, if available.URP: In case of exports or if supplies are made to unregistered persons

M

5.4 Place_Of_Supply_ State_ Code

Place of Supply (State Code)

Enumerated List Code/State Code of Place of Supply as per GST System. M

5.5 Recipient_ Address1 Recipient Address 1 String (Max length:100) Address 1 of the Recipient(Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.)

M

5.6 Recipient_Addre ss2 Recipient Address 2 String (Max length:100) Address 2, if any, of the Recipient(Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.), if any

O

M: Mandatory; O: Optional; NA: Not applicable/ not required

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Section 5 - Recipient Information

5.7 Recipient_Place Recipient Place String (Max length:100) Location of the Recipient (City/Town/Village) M

5.8 Recipient_State_C ode Recipient State Code Enumerated List Code/State Code of the Recipient. M

5.9 Recipient_Pinc ode Recipient PIN Code Number (Length: 6) PIN code of the Recipient locality.In case of export, Pincode need not be mentioned.

O

5.10 Country_Code_of_Export

Country Code of Export Enumerated List Code of country of export as per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 / Indian Customs EDI system

O

5.11 Recipient_Phone Recipient Phone String (Max length:12) Contact number of the Recipient O

5.12 Recipient_email_I D Recipient e-mail ID String (Max length:100) e-mail ID of the Recipient, as per REGEX (Regular Expressions) pattern

O

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Section 6- Payee Information

6.1 Payee_Name Payee Name String (Max length:100)

Name of the person to whom payment is to be made O

6.2 Payee_Bank_ Account_Number

Payee Bank Account Number

String (Max length:18)

Bank Account Number of Payee O

6.3 Mode_of_ Payment Mode of Payment String (Max length:18)

Mode of Payment: Cash/Credit/Direct Transfer etc. O

6.4 Bank _ Branch_Code Bank Branch Code String (Max length:11)

Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) of Payee‘s Bank Branch O

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Section 6- Payee Information

6.5 Payment_Terms Payment Terms String (Max length:100)

Terms of Payment, if any, with the Recipient can be provided. O

6.6 Payment_ Instruction Payment Instruction String (Max length:100)

Instruction, if any, regarding payment can be provided O

6.7 Credit_Transfer_T erms

Credit Transfer Terms String (Max length:100)

Terms to specify credit transfer payments. O

6.8 Direct_Debit_ Terms Direct Debit Terms String (Max length:100)

Terms, if any, to specify a direct debit. O

6.9 Credit_Days Credit Days Numeric (Max length:4)

Number of days within which payment is due. O

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Section 7 (A.1.1) Dispatch From Details

A.1.1.1 DispatchFrom_ Name Dispatch From Name String(Max length:100)

Name of the entity from which goods are dispatched C

A.1.1.2 DispatchFrom_ Address1

Dispatch From Address1

String(Max length: 100)

Address 1 of the entity from which goods are dispatched

C

A.1.1.3 DispatchFrom_ Address2

Dispatch From Address2

String(Max length: 100)

Address 2 of the entity from which goods are dispatched.

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A.1.1.4 DispatchFrom_ Place Dispatch From Place String(Max length: 100)

Place (City/Town/Village) of the entity from which goods are dispatched.

C

A.1.1.5 DispatchFrom_ State_Code

Dispatch From State Code

Enumerated List Code/State Code of the entity (as per GST System),from which goods are dispatched

C

A.1.1.6 DispatchFrom_ Pincode

Dispatch From Pincode

Number (Length: 6) Pincode of the locality of entity from where goods are dispatched

C

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Section 8 (A 1.2) - Item Details

A.1.2.1 Sl_No. Serial Number String (Max length: 6) Serial number of the item M

A.1.2.2 Item_Description Item Description String (Max length: 300) Description of the item O

A.1.2.3 Is_Service Service String (Length: 1) Specify whether supply is service or not. M

A.1.2.4 HSN_Code HSN Code String (Max length: 8) To enter applicable HSN / SAC Code of Goods / Service M

A.1.2.5 Batch Details Refer A 1.4 Some manufacturers may mention batch details (Section A 1.4)

O

A.1.2.6 Barcode Barcode String (Max length: 30) Barcode, if any, of the item. O

A.1.2.7 Quantity Quantity Number (Max length: 10,3)

The quantity of items to be mentioned in the invoice.This is mandatory only in case of goods.

O

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Section 8 (A 1.2) - Item Details

A.1.2.8 Free_Qty Free Quantity Number (Max length: 10,3)

Quantity of item(s), if any, given free of charge (FOC) O

A.1.2.9 Unit_Of_Measure ment

Unit of Measurement

String (Max length: 8)

The Unit of Measurement (UOM), if any, applicable on invoiced goods.

O

A.1.2.10

Item_Price Item Price Number(Max length : 12,3)

Price per unit item. M

A.1.2.11

Gross_Amount Gross Amount Number(Max length : 12,2)

The gross price of an item (cost multiplied by quantity - rounded off to 2 decimal), exclusive of taxes.

M

A.1.2.12

Item_Discount_ Amount

Item Discount Amount

Number(Max length: 12,2)

Discount amount, if any, for the item. O

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Section 8 (A 1.2) - Item Details- (Continued)

A.1.2.13

Pre_Tax_Value Pre-Tax Value Number(Max length: 12,2)

If pre-tax value is different from taxable value, mention the pre- tax value and taxable values separately.In some cases, the pre-tax value may be different from taxable value.For example, where old goods are exchanged for new ones (e.g. new phone supplied for INR 20,000 along with exchange of old phone, then pre-tax value would be INR 20,000 and taxable value would be INR 24,000, assuming exchange value of old phone is 4,000.Another example is in the case of real estate where pre-tax value may be different from taxable value.

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Section 8 (A 1.2) - Item Details

A.1.2.14 Item_Taxable_ Value

Item Taxable Value Number(Max length: 12,2)

This is the value on which tax is computed. Value cannot be negative. M

A.1.2.15 GST_Rate GST Rate Number (Max length: 3,3)

The GST rate, represented as percentage that applies to the invoiced item. It will be IGST rate or sum of CGST & SGST Rates.

M

A.1.2.16 IGST_Amt IGST Amount Number(Max Length: 12,2)

Amount of IGST payable per item (rounded off to 2 decimals). If IGST is reported, then CGST & SGST/UTGST will be blank. For taxable supplies, either IGST or CGST & SGST/UTGST should be reported.

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A.1.2.17 CGST_Amt CGST Amount Number(Max Length: 12,2)

Amount of CGST payable per item (rounded off to 2 decimals).If CGST is reported, then SGST/UTGST has to be reported and IGST will be blank.

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A.1.2.18 SGST_UTGSTAmt

SGST/UTGSTAmount

Number (Max length: 12,2)

Amount of SGST/UTGST payable per item(rounded off to 2 decimals).If SGST/UTGST is reported, then CGST must be reported and IGST will be blank.

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A1.2.19 Comp_Cess_Rate_Ad_valorem

Compensation Cess Rate, Ad_Valorem

Number(Max length: 3,3)

Ad valorem Rate of GST Compensation Cess, applicable, if any O

A1.2.20 Comp_Cess_Amt_ Ad_Valorem

Compensation Cess Amount, Ad Valorem

Number(Max length: 12,2)

GST Compensation Cess amount, ad valorem (rounded off to 2 decimals) (based on value of the item)

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Section 8 (A 1.2) - Item Details

A1.2.21 Comp_Cess_Amt_Non_Ad_ Valorem

Compensation Cess Amount, Non ad valorem

Number(Max length:12,2)

GST Compensation Cess amount, computed on the basis other than value of item (i.e. specific cess amount computed based on quantity, number etc.)

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A1.2.22 State_Cess_Rate_ ad_valorem

State Cess Rate, Ad Valorem

Number(Max length: 3,3)

Ad valorem Rate of State/UT Cess, applicable, if any O

A1.2.23 State_Cess_Amt_ Ad_Valorem

State CessAmount, ad valorem

Number(Max length: 12,2)

State/UT Cess amount, ad valorem (based on value of the item) O

A1.2.24 State_Cess_Amt_ Non_Ad_Valorem

State Cess Amount, non ad valorem

Number (Max length: 12,2)

State/UT Cess amount, computed on the basis other than value of item (i.e. specific cess amount computed based on quantity, number etc.)

O

A.1.2.25 Other_Charges_ Item_Level

Other Charges (item level)

Number(Max length: 12,2)

Any other charges applicable at item level.These may not be part of taxable value, e.g. in case of pure agent reimbursement.

O

A.1.2.26 Purchase_Order_ Line_Reference

Purchase Order Line Reference

String (Max length: 50) Reference of Purchase Order Line O

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Section 8 (A 1.2) - Item Details

A.1.2.27

Item_Total_Amt Item Total Amount

Number(Max length: 12,2)

The item total value that includes all taxes, cesses, as well as other charges.However, this value excludes discount, if any.

M

A.1.2.28

Origin_Country_ Code

Code of Country of Origin

Enumerated List This is to specify country of origin of the item, e.g. mobile phone sold in India could be manufactured in other country;Code of country of export as per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 / Indian Customs EDI system (ICES).

O

A.1.2.29

Unique_Serial_ Number

Unique Serial Number

String (Maxlength: 20)

Serial number, in case of each item having a unique number. O

A.1.2.30

Product_Attribute_Details Optional Attribute details of product

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Section 9( A 1.3) -Document Total Details

A.1.3.1 Taxable_Value_ Total Total Taxable Value Number(Max length: 14,2)

This is the sum of the taxable values of all the items in the document. M

A.1.3.2 IGST_Amt_Total Total IGST Amount Number (Max length : 14,2)

Total IGST amount for the invoice.Appropriate taxes based on rule will be applicable.For example, either of CGST & SGST/UTGST or IGST will be mandatory.As this is conditional mandatory, it is marked as ‘optional’

O

A.1.3.3 CGST_Am_Total Total CGST Amount Number (Max length: 14,2)

Total CGST amount for the invoice.Appropriate taxes based on rule will be applicable.For example, either of CGST & SGST/UTGST or IGST will be mandatory.As this is conditional mandatory, it is marked as ‘optional’

O

A.1.3.4 SGST_UTGST_Amt_Total

Total SGST/UTGSTAmount

Number (Max length : 14,2)

Total SGST/UTGST amount for the invoice.Appropriate taxes based on rule will be applicable. For example, either of CGST & SGST/UTGST or IGST will be mandatory.As it is conditional mandatory, it is marked as ‘optional’

O

A.1.3.5 Comp_Cess_Amt_Total

Total Compensation Cess Amount

Number (Max length : 14,2)

Total GST Compensation Cess amount for the invoice (ad valorem as well as non-ad valorem)

O

Sr.No.

Technical name of the field

DescriptionTechnical Field Specification

Explanatory Notes E-Invoice

M: Mandatory; O: Optional; NA: Not applicable/ not required

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A.1.3.6 State_Cess_Amt_ Total Total State Cess Amount Number (Max length : 14,2) Total State cess amount for the invoice (ad valorem as well as non-ad valorem) O

A.1.3.7 Discount_Amt_ Invoice_Level Invoice Level Discount Amount

Number (Max length: 14,2) This is Discount Amount, if any, applicable on total invoice value O

A.1.3.8 Other_Charges_ Invoice_Level Other Charges (Invoice Level) Number(Max length: 14,2) This is Other charges, if any, applicable on total invoice value O

A.1.3.9 Round_Off_ Amount Round Off Amount Number(Max length: 2,2) This is round off amount of total invoice value O

A.1.3.10 Total_Invoice_ Value_INR Total Invoice Value in INR Number (Max length: 14,2) The total value of invoice including taxes/GST and rounded to two decimals maximum.

M

A.1.3.11 Total_Invoice_ Value_FCNR Total Invoice Value in FCNR Number (Max length: 14,2) The total value of invoice in Additional Currency O

A.1.3.12 Paid_Amount Paid Amount Number (Max length:14,2) The amount, if any, which has been paid in advance.It must be rounded to maximum 2 decimals.

O

A.1.3.13 Amount_Due_ Amount Due Number (Max length:14,2) The outstanding amount due for payment. It must be rounded to maximum 2 decimals.

O

Sr.No.

Technical name of the field

DescriptionTechnical Field Specification

Explanatory Notes E-Invoice

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10.Extra Information

10.1 Tax_Scheme Tax Scheme String (Max length: 10)

To specify the tax/levy applicable – GST C

10.2 Remarks Remarks String (Max length: 100)

A textual note that gives unstructured information that is relevant to the Invoice as a whole e.g. reasons for any correction or assignment note in case the invoice has been factored etc.

O

10.3 Port_Code Port Code Enumerated List In case of export/supply to SEZ, port code can be mentioned as per Indian Customs EDI System (ICES),if applicable and available at the time of reporting e-invoice

O

10.4 Shipping_Bill_ Number Shipping Bill Number

String (Max length: 20)

In case of export/supply to SEZ, shipping bill number as per Indian Customs EDI System (ICES), can be mentioned, if applicable and available at the time of reporting e-invoice.

O

10.5 Shipping_Bill_ Date Shipping Bill Date String(DD/M M/YYYY)

Date of Shipping Bill as per Indian Customs EDI System (ICES) O

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10.Extra Information

10.5 Shipping_Bill_ Date Shipping Bill Date String(DD/M M/YYYY)

Date of Shipping Bill as per Indian Customs EDI System (ICES) O

10.6 Export_Duty_ Amount

Export Duty Amount

Number(Max Length: 12,2)

Amount of Export Duty in INR, if any, applicable (in case of invoices for export)

O

10.7 Supplier_Can_ Opt_Refund

Supplier Can Opt Refund

String (Length: 1)

In case of deemed export supplies, this field is for mentioning whether supplier can exercise the option of claiming refund or not.

O

10.8 ECOM_GSTIN e-Commerce Operator‘s GSTIN

String (Length: 15)

GSTIN of e-commerce operator, if supply is made through him/her.

O

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11.Additional Supporting Documents

11.1 Additional_ Supporting_ Documents_URL

Additional Supporting DocumentsURL

String(Max length: 100)

This is to enter URL reference of additional supporting documents, if any.

O

11.2 Additional_ Supporting _ Documents_ base64

Additional Supporting Document in base64

String(Max length: 1000)

This is to add any additional document in PDF/Microsoft Word in Base64 encoded format.

O

11.3 Additional_Infor mation

Additional Information

String(Max length: 1000)

Any additional information, names, values, data etc. that is specific for the Supplier- Recipient transaction e.g. CIN, trade-specific information, Drug Licence Reg. No., FOB/CIF etc.

O

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12.E-way Bill Details

12.1 Transporter_ID Transporter ID String (Length: 15) Registration / Enrolment Number of the transporter O

12.2 Trans_Mode Mode of Transportation Enumerated List Option to be provided based on mode of transport available on e- Way Bill Portal1 for Road; 2 for Rail; 3 for Air; 4 for Ship

O

12.3 Trans_Distance Distance of Transportation Number (Max length: 4) Distance of Transportation C

12.4 Transporter_Name Transporter Name String (Max length: 100) Name of the Transporter O

12.5 Trans_Doc_No. Transport Document Number

String (Max length: 15) Transport Document Number O

12.6 Trans_Doc_Date Transport Document Date String (DD/MM/YYYY) Date of Transport document O

12.7 Vehicle_No. Vehicle Number String (Max. length: 20) Vehicle Registration Number O

12.8 Vehicle_Type Vehicle Type Enumeration List To mention nature of vehicle: O: Over-Dimensional Cargo R: Regular O

M: Mandatory; O: Optional; NA: Not applicable/ not required

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A.1.5.1 Attribute Details of Item

A.1.5.1 Attribute_Name Attribute Name String(Max Length: 100)

Attribute Name of the item. O

A.1.5.2 Attribute_Value Attribute Value String(Max Length: 100)

Attribute Value of item.ǁ. O

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A 1.0 Ship To Details

A.1.0.1 ShipTo_Legal_ Name

Ship To Legal Name

String(Max length: 100)

Legal Name of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.

C

A.1.0.2 ShipTo_Trade_Na me

Ship To Trade Name

String(Max length: 100)

Trade Name of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.

O

A.1.0.3 ShipTo_GSTIN Ship To GSTIN

String (Length: 15) GSTIN of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to. O

A.1.0.4 ShipTo_Address1 Ship To Address1

String (Max length: 100)

Address 1 of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to

C

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A 1.0 Ship To Details

A.1.0.5 ShipTo_Address2 Ship To Address2

String (Max length: 100)

Address 2, if any, of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to

O

A.1.0.6 ShipTo_Place Ship To Place String (Max length: 100)

Place (City/Town/Village) of entity to whom the supplies are shipped to

C

A.1.0.7 ShipTo_Pincode Ship To Pincode

Number (Max length: 6)

PIN code of the location to which the supplies are shipped to

C

A.1.0.8 Ship_To_State_ Code

Ship To State Code

Enumerated List Code/State Code (as per GST System) to which the supplies are shipped to

C

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Sr.No Technical name of the field

DescriptionTechnical Field Specification

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A 1.4. Batch Details

A.1.4.1 Batch_Number Batch Number String(Max Length: 20)

Certain set of manufacturers may mention batch number details. (This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)

C

A.1.4.2 Batch_Expiry_ Date

Batch Expiry Date

String (DD/MM/YYYY)

Expiry Date of the Batch, if any O

A.1.4.3 Warranty_Date Warranty Date String (DD/MM/YYYY)

Warranty date for the Item, if any. O

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