Do I Need E-Invoicing?

Checks whether GST e-invoicing (IRN generation) applies to your business against the current ₹5 crore aggregate-turnover threshold.

Has your turnover crossed ₹5 crore in ANY financial year since GST began (2017-18)?

This matters because e-invoicing stays mandatory for every year after you first cross the threshold — even in a year your turnover later drops below it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is GST e-invoicing?

E-invoicing means every B2B tax invoice you issue must be reported to the government's Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) to get a unique Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and QR code before it's considered a valid tax invoice under GST.

What is the current e-invoicing turnover threshold?

As of now, e-invoicing is mandatory once your aggregate (PAN-wide) turnover crosses ₹5 crore in any financial year since GST began (2017-18). This threshold has been lowered progressively over time (it used to be ₹500 crore, then ₹100 crore, and so on down to ₹5 crore) — always double-check the current rule, since it can change with a new GST notification.

If my turnover drops below ₹5 crore next year, does e-invoicing stop applying?

No. Once your turnover crosses the threshold in ANY financial year, e-invoicing stays mandatory for every year after that — it doesn't switch off again if turnover later falls.

Does e-invoicing apply to B2C invoices too?

E-invoicing (IRN) currently applies to B2B tax invoices, exports, and credit/debit notes against them. Pure B2C invoices are generally outside e-invoicing, though a Dynamic QR Code requirement can apply separately to large B2C sellers — check current CBIC guidance for your situation.

How do I actually generate an IRN?

You submit the invoice details to the government's e-invoice API (directly, or via a GSP/ASP integration) and it returns the IRN and QR code, which must appear on the invoice. BillForge tracks whether e-invoicing applies to you and reminds you to generate the IRN — direct IRP integration is on the roadmap.

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