The e-way Bill system is integrated with New IRP Portals!

GSTN issued an advisory on the 08th of March, 2024 announcing the successful integration of the E-way Bill system with the new e-invoice Registration Portal (IRP). 6 websites are mentioned in the advisory for the IRP portals.

Let's understand this advisory!

Advisory dated 08th March 2024

Following is the text of the advisory:

“Advisory: Integration of E-Waybill system with New IRP Portals

08/03/2024
Dear Taxpayers,

1. GSTN is pleased to announce the successful integration of E-Waybill services with four new IRP portals via NIC, enabling taxpayers to generate E-Waybills alongside E-Invoicing on these four IRPs.
2. This new facility complements the existing services on the NIC-IRP portal, making E-Waybill services and e-invoicing available across all six IRPs.
3. Please find below the websites for all six IRP portals:
   https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in
   https://einvoice2.gst.gov.in
   https://einvoice3.gst.gov.in
   https://einvoice4.gst.gov.in
   https://einvoice5.gst.gov.in
   https://einvoice6.gst.gov.in

Thank You,
Team GSTN”

Impact of Integration of E-way bill system with IRPs

As the E-way bill system is integrated with new IRP portals, it will be easier for taxpayers to prepare e-way bills and e-invoices on the same platform. The following are the key benefits of the integration:

• Smooth and easy bulk upload of invoice data
• Secure and reliable IRN generation
• Quick EWB generation on the same platform
• Easy bulk download and cancellation of IRNs
• Easily manage multiple invoice formats
• Storage of e-invoice data above 48 hours

What is IRP?

The Invoice Registration Portals (IRPs) function as Registrars, utilizing a web-based platform to allocate Invoice Reference Numbers (IRNs) to every invoice, credit note, or debit note. Users can enter invoice/credit-debit note details onto the IRP through a specified method, enabling the system to generate or validate the IRN within a defined timeline, if applicable.

Conclusion

Connecting the E-way bill system with the IRP portal will ensure that data flows smoothly between these two important documents. This teamwork will make it easier for taxpayers, helping them quickly and completely follow the rules. It also reduces the time and work needed to enter the same information in different systems.