If you are a GST taxpayer, then you must have heard about the E Invoice portal. Many people still get confused – what is this, why it’s needed, and how to actually use it. Don’t worry, in this blog I will try to explain it in simple words, without heavy technical jargon.
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What is E Invoice Portal?
The E Invoice portal is basically an online system launched under GST where businesses can generate and verify invoices digitally. Instead of using manual paper invoices, everything is recorded online.
There are two main sites – E Invoice portal 1 and E Invoice portal 2. Both work for generating and verifying invoices, but sometimes when one is busy or slow, people use the other one.
This helps the government to track GST payments easily, and for us businesses it means less paperwork.
Benefits of Using GST E Invoice Portal
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Quick invoice generation – no manual entry again and again.
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Easy E Invoice verification online (just enter IRN number).
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Reduces chances of mismatch during GST filing.
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Helps in faster processing of ITC (Input Tax Credit).
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You can even use E invoice utility tools if you don’t want to login again and again.
How to Generate E Invoice in GST Portal?
Lot of people ask – “How to generate e invoice in GST portal?” Actually the steps are simple:
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Visit the official GST E Invoice portal.
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Login using your GSTIN and password.
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Click on “Generate IRN”.
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Upload invoice details (buyer info, GSTIN, invoice amount etc).
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Once submitted, system will generate a unique Invoice Reference Number (IRN).
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You can also download E Invoice in PDF format for your records.
If you are a developer or big company, you can use E Invoice API Login to integrate it with your billing software.
E Invoice Verification Online
Many times we need to check if an invoice is valid or not. For that, just go to the E Invoice verification section on the portal, put the IRN number, and it will show full details of that invoice. This is very useful for cross-checking.
E Invoice Download
After generating invoices, you can easily download E invoice from the portal. Just go in “View/Download” option, put the IRN, and you’ll get the PDF copy. Saves time and also acts like an official record.
E Invoice Portal 1 & Portal 2 – Which One to Use?
Honestly, both are same. The government launched E invoice portal 2 just to reduce load. If portal 1 is down or slow, try portal 2. Many businesses keep both links bookmarked for safe side.
Final Words
The GST E Invoice portal is not as complicated as it sounds. Once you use it 2–3 times, it becomes very easy. You can generate, verify, and download invoices online without much hassle.
If you are new, start by using the portal directly. Later, you can try E invoice utility or API login for automation.
So, that’s all for now. Hope this guide helps you understand better about the E invoice system under GST.