Key dates for e-invoicing in India
India is advancing toward a fully digital and compliant invoicing ecosystem. Here are the key milestones to stay ahead of.
October 2020
Mandatory B2B e-invoicing begins for businesses with annual turnover exceeding ₹500 crore.
January 2021
Threshold lowered to ₹100 crore.
April 2021
Threshold lowered to ₹50 crore.
April 2022
Threshold lowered to ₹20 crore.
October 2022
Threshold lowered to ₹10 crore.
August 2023
Threshold lowered to ₹5 crore.
This mandate currently affects both e-invoicing and e-reporting
E-invoicing
Mandatory
Mandatory for domestic B2B transactions
E-reporting
Additional reporting controls
The Mandate
Who is in scope in India?
B2B
Mandatory (above ₹5 crore turnover)
B2G
Mandatory
B2C
E-invoicing not required
Cross-border
Export invoices covered under the e-invoicing framework for applicable businesses
Invoice formats
Supported formats in India
Invoices must comply with the Indian e-invoicing mandate using one of the following approved formats.
JSON
GST e-Invoice
Companies affected in
India
All VAT-registered businesses established in Belgium
(for domestic B2B transactions)
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