E-Invoice JSON Download Functionality: Comprehensive Guide of GSTN Issued on 3 October

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In an Advisory on 3rd October 2023, GSTN has informed that the e-Invoice JSON download functionality is now live on the GST e-Invoice Portal.

For the benefit of taxpayers, in its advisory, GSTN has mentioned the key steps to download the generated and received e-Invoices in JSON format. Additionally, for the convenience of the taxpayers, it has attached a comprehensive manual and FAQ with the advisory for their ready reference.

Important Facts on E-Invoice JSON Download Functionality

1. The requested e-Invoices remain in downloading history for 2 days only. Post 48 hours fresh request needs to be initiated.

2. This functionality allows to download all e-invoices reported across all six IRPs (Invoice Registration Portals), i.e. complete data.

3. Regarding accessibility, you can download e-Invoice JSON files for up to 6 months from the date of IRN generation.

4. To ensure a smoother experience for all users, it is requested that taxpayers schedule their downloads in a staggered manner during off peak hours and refrain from overwhelming the system with large requests during the initial days.

5. This functionality is also accessible via GSP (GST Suvidha Providers) through G2B (Government-to-Business) APIs.

Steps to Download the Generated and Received E-Invoices in JSON Format

Step 1: Log in

Step 2: Navigate to Download E-invoice JSONs Section

  • On the main portal page, find the “Download E-Invoice JSONs” section. It has two tabs: “Generated” and “Received.”
  • The “Generated” tab is designed for e-Invoices generated by you, while the “Received” tab is meant for e-Invoices received by you.

Step 3: Search for e-Invoice (By IRN)

  • Click the “By IRN” tab to search for a specific e-Invoice.
  • Enter the IRN (Invoice Reference Number) or pick the Financial Year, Document Type, and Document Number.
  • Hit the “Search” button.

Step 4: View and Download

  • Once you hit search, you will see the specific IRN.
  • To download the signed e-invoice, click “Download PDF” (available for a single active IRN).
  • Or, choose “DOWNLOAD E-INVOICE (JSON)” for a JSON format download.

Step 5: Bulk Download (By Period)

  • Use the “For Period” tab to download e-Invoices in bulk for a specific period.
  • Select the Financial Year and Month.
  • Click “DOWNLOAD E-INVOICE (JSON)” to get all e-Invoices in JSON format for that month.

Step 6: Excel Format e-Invoice List (By Period)

  • To get an e-invoice list in Excel format for a specific period:
  • Visit the “List of IRNs” tab.
  • Select the desired Financial Year and Month.
  • Click “DOWNLOAD E-INVOICE (Excel).”

Follow the link to access the GSTN Advisory in the portal–https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/605

Follow the Link to access the Manual and FAQ issued by GSTN for easy reference of the functionality by the taxpayers: https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/downloads/news/e-invoice_json_download_functionality.pdf

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