GSTN Announces Major Enhancements in e-Way Bill Portal: Mandatory Ship-To GSTIN and EWB Closure Feature

Last updated: 22 May 2026


Quick Summary
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is introducing significant upgrades to the e-Way Bill portal to improve data quality and efficiency. Key changes include making the 'Ship-To GSTIN' mandatory for Bill-To Ship-To transactions and adding a new feature that allows taxpayers to voluntarily close e-Way Bills in certain situations. These enhancements aim to boost traceability and operational effectiveness within the EWB system.

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an important advisory announcing proposed enhancements to the e-Way Bill (EWB) portal.

As part of the ongoing efforts towards strengthening data quality, traceability, and operational efficiency in the E-Way Bill (EWB) system, certain functional enhancements are proposed to be introduced in the EWB portal.

GSTN Announces Major Enhancements in e-Way Bill Portal: Mandatory Ship-To GSTIN and EWB Closure Feature

The advisory covers the following proposed changes:

a) Mandatory capture of "Ship-To GSTIN" in Bill-To Ship-To transactions for improved traceability and data accuracy; and

b) Introduction of EWB Closure functionality to enable taxpayers to voluntarily close E-Way Bills in specified scenarios.

The advisory also includes the proposed implementation timelines and necessary action points for stakeholders to undertake requisite system changes and preparedness activities.

Click here to view / download the complete advisory

FAQ :

The main proposed enhancements are the mandatory capture of 'Ship-To GSTIN' in Bill-To Ship-To transactions and the introduction of an EWB Closure functionality.

It is being made mandatory to improve traceability and data accuracy in Bill-To Ship-To transactions.

This feature will enable taxpayers to voluntarily close e-Way Bills in specified scenarios.

The goal is to strengthen data quality, traceability, and operational efficiency in the E-Way Bill system.

GSTN has issued an advisory containing the complete details, proposed implementation timelines, and necessary action points for stakeholders.




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