e-Invoice Registration on IRP: Who should Register and How?

As per the updated GST e-invoice system, all businesses above a certain threshold criterion must generate e-invoices on their ERP/ accounting system and then upload those e-invoices on the official Invoice Registration Portal (IRP). To upload your e-invoices on the IRP, e-invoice registration for your GSTIN is essential.

This blog will discuss how to register yourself on the IRP portal and the common issues you could face.

What is the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP)?

Before we start discussing the steps to e-invoice registration on IRP, let us first understand the IRP portal and its role in the GST compliance system.

As stated above, e-invoicing in India works in a way that you first generate e-invoices on your ERP / accounting software and then upload those on the IRP portal. Once uploaded, IRP generates a unique IRN for your invoice. This IRN along with other invoice details is then transferred to the GST and e-way bill portal. The auto-population of invoice details to GST and EWB portal eliminates the need for manual entry of data into different systems.

However, IRP can only generate an IRN for your business if you have enabled e-invoice registration on IRP. It is hence crucial to first check your enablement status on IRP and register if not already enabled.

At present, the official Invoice Registration Portal is https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in/. It is managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

Who Must Register for e-Invoicing on IRP Portal?

While e-invoice registration was first mandated with a turnover threshold limit of INR 500 crores in October 2020, it is now applicable to businesses with a turnover of INR 5 crores and above. So, every business to fall within this e-invoicing applicability criteria must register for e-invoicing on IRP portal.

However, note that some businesses are still exempt from e-invoicing registration irrespective of their turnover. They are:

• Insurance Companies
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
• Goods Transport Agencies
• Passenger Transport Agencies
• Multiplex or Cinema Halls

Where to Register for e-Invoicing?

You need to complete e-invoice registration on the official IRP- https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in/. The only requirement to register for e-invoicing on IRP is your GSTIN.

How to Check e-Invoicing Enablement Status for Your Business?

Before you go ahead and complete e-invoice registration on the IRP portal, you should first check your enablement status in case you are already registered. Here is how you can do that:

• Go to e-Invoice System (gst.gov.in)
• Navigate to the “Search” option in the main menu.
• From the dropdown menu that appears, click on “e-invoice status of taxpayer”.
• Now, enter your “GSTIN” in the box and enter the captcha displayed on the screen.
• Click “Go”.

If your GSTIN is already registered for e-invoicing, you will see a box displayed on your screen. This box will have details of the entered GSTIN, including Trade Name, Type, and e-invoice enablement status. If not registered, in the status column, you will find the message “This taxpayer is not enabled for e-invoice”.

Steps to e-Invoice Registration on IRP Portal?

The process of e-invoice registration on IRP is distributed into two parts; enablement and registration. Basically, you need to first enable your business for e-invoice and then proceed with e-invoice registration.

e-Invoice Enablement:

To enable your business for e-invoice:

– Go to the “Registration” option in the main menu of e-Invoice System (gst.gov.in)
– Then, click on “e-Invoice enablement” from the dropdown menu.
– Now, enter your GSTIN and captcha displayed on the screen.
– You will be asked for the following details now:

1. Applicant Name
2. Trade Name
3. Address Line 1 and 2
4. City
5. Pin Code
6. State
7. Registered email-id
8. Registered phone number

– You will also need to confirm a checkbox that asks for your permission on enablement for e-invoicing as per the current threshold limit.
– Once you click Send OTP, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number.
– Enter that OTP and your enablement status will be active thereon.

e-Invoice Registration:

Once you have successfully enabled your business for e-invoicing, you must now register on the same portal.

– Navigate to “Registration” option in the main menu.
– Select the option of “Portal Login” from the dropdown menu.
– Enter your GSTIN and captcha displayed on the screen.
– Post that, click Go and you will be redirected to a form displaying more details.
– These are the same details as entered by you in the e-invoice enablement form. They are:

1. Applicant Name
2. Trade Name
3. Address Line 1 and 2
4. City
5. Pin Code
6. State
7. Registered email-id
8. Registered phone number

– Confirm all the details and click on “Send OTP”.
– Enter the OTP you receive on your registered mobile number. Then, click on “Verify OTP”.
– You need to now choose a “Username” and a “Password”. Re-enter the password to confirm and click “Save”.

You are successfully done with E-Invoice Registration!

Is e-Invoice Registration Required If Already Registered on GST Portal and e-Way Bill Portal?

Both GST portal registration and e-Way Bill portal registration have different implications here. If you are registered on the GST portal, you still need to complete E-Invoice registration. However, if you are already registered on the EWB portal, you need not register separately for e-invoice. You can simply login with your EWB portal credentials on the IRP portal.

Common Issues You Can Face During E-Invoice Registration

Q- When I am trying to register for e-invoicing, it says I am already registered.

This simply implies your GSTIN is already registered for e-invoicing. You need not register again. Try logging in with your login credentials of EWB portal. Or else, you can try clicking on the “Forgot Username” or “Forgot Password” options to retrieve your login details.

Q- The system says this contact number is not connected to this GSTIN on the GST Portal during e-invoice registration. What do I do here?

In this case, it is possible that you entered a different mobile number during GST registration. To resolve the issue, it is best to contact the GST helpdesk on 1800-103-4786.

Q- While trying to register for e-invoicing, the system says ‘Invalid GSTIN’ or “the details for this GSTIN are not available in GST Common Portal”, what to do here?

Here, the GSTIN you are entering is incorrect or not registered on GST portal. To confirm the GSTIN, go to the link here: https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in/Others/TaxpayerSearch and enter the GSTIN. It will clearly display the registration status of the GSTIN.

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