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Posted on 01 April 2025
When issuing a credit note for an invoice issued before the recipient surrendered their GST registration, you'll face challenges generating the QR code and IRN for the e-invoice.
Solution: 1. *Manual Entry*: You can manually enter the details of the credit note in the e-invoice portal, without generating a QR code or IRN.
2. *Partial QR Code*: You can partially fill in the QR code details, excluding the recipient's GSTIN, as it's no longer valid.
3. *Exemption Certificate*: Obtain an exemption certificate from the recipient, stating that they've surrendered their GST registration. This certificate will help you generate the e-invoice without a valid GSTIN.
4. *Consult GSTN Helpdesk*: Reach out to the GSTN helpdesk for guidance on generating the QR code and IRN for the credit note.