GST e-invoice: How to ensure that the invoices printed out of the ERP systems are not printed without IRN?



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For businesses with a turnover exceeding INR 50 crores, issuing GST e-invoices with an Invoice Reference Number (IRN) is mandatory. Failure to do so renders the invoice invalid, preventing buyers from claiming Input Tax Credit and potentially causing significant financial issues. This article outlines an automated solution to ensure that invoices printed from ERP systems always include a valid IRN, preventing accidental non-compliance.

Government has mandated e-invoice for businesses with turnover of more than INR 50 crores w.e.f 1st April 2021. In case e-invoice is not issued by the seller as required by the law provisions, the invoice would not be considered as a valid GST invoice. Further, the buyer would also not be eligibl
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FAQ :

Businesses with a turnover of more than INR 50 crores are mandated to issue GST e-invoices.

If an invoice is issued without an IRN as required by law, it is not considered a valid GST invoice. Consequently, the buyer cannot claim Input Tax Credit.

IRP stands for Invoice Registration Portal. This is the government portal, currently NIC in India, through which businesses receive the Invoice Reference Number (IRN) for their transactions.

By implementing a system check, ERP systems can restrict invoice printing until the IRN is successfully received. This ensures that no non-compliant invoice is printed or issued.

The IRN, or Invoice Reference Number, must be printed on the face of the invoice to make it a GST compliant e-invoice.


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