Effortless e-Invoice JSON Download Now Available on GST Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide

 

Introduction:
GSTN is thrilled to announce the launch of the e-Invoice JSON download feature on the GST Portal. This addition simplifies the process of accessing and managing your e-Invoices. To help you make the most of this feature, we've outlined the key steps below.

Step 1: Log In
Visit the e-Invoice Portal at https://einvoice.gst.gov.in and log in using your GST Portal credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Download E-invoice JSONs Section
On the main portal page, locate the "Download E-Invoice JSONs" section. This section is divided into two tabs: "Generated" and "Received." The "Generated" tab is for e-Invoices generated by you, while the "Received" tab is 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 select the Financial Year, Document Type, and Document Number. Then, click the "Search" button.

Step 4: View and Download
After clicking the search button, you'll 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)
To download e-Invoices in bulk for a specific period, use the "For Period" tab. Select the Financial Year and Month, and then 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)
If you need an e-invoice list in Excel format for a specific period, visit the "List of IRNs" tab. Select the desired Financial Year and Month, and click "DOWNLOAD E-INVOICE (Excel)."

Step 7: Downloading History
Keep in mind that requested e-Invoices remain in your download history for 2 days only. After 48 hours, you'll need to initiate a fresh request.

Additional Benefits:

-This functionality allows you to download e-invoices reported across all six IRPs (Invoice Registration Portals), ensuring complete data access.
-You can download e-Invoice JSON files for up to 6 months from the date of IRN generation.
-To ensure a smoother experience for all users, please schedule your downloads during off-peak hours and avoid overwhelming the system with large requests during the initial days.
-GSPs (GST Suvidha Providers) can also access this functionality through G2B (Government-to-Business) APIs.

For detailed instructions and FAQs, please refer to our comprehensive manual and FAQ document available at: https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/downloads/news/e-invoice_json_download_functionality.pdf

Conclusion:
The e-Invoice JSON download functionality on the GST Portal streamlines the process of accessing and managing your e-Invoices. Follow these simple steps to enhance your experience and ensure compliance with GST regulations. If you have any questions, consult our expert for further guidance or you can email us: pretaxessolutions@gmail.com

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