Friday, 15 April 2022

What is GST E-Invoice Format A, B, C and D

Simple Bulk e-Invoice Generation Tool (Ver 1.01) : All formats

 e-Invoice Bulk Generation Tool is available in 4 formats:

 These formats can be used based on the requirements of the invoice.

 

 Format A : This format consists of a single worksheet in which invoice and items details can be entered. Businesses having 1 or 2 items in the invoice can use this format. This format is advisable for invoices largely with B2B transactions. The seller GSTIN details are entered in the Profile as a onetime entry. As the item details are entered in the same worksheet, it is to be ensured that the same invoice details repeat for all the items of the invoice.

 

Format B: This format consists of a two worksheets in which invoice and items details can be entered separately. This format is advisable for the businesses having many items in the invoice. As the item details are entered in different worksheet, ensure that every item will be referenced with Document number, Document type and document date of the invoice. The other information such as Export details can be entered in the Invoice sheet. If e-waybill needs to be generated, the part-B details can be entered in the Invoice sheet.

 

Format C: This format consists of a five worksheets in which invoice details, items details, payment details, reference details and additional details can be entered separately. This format is advisable for the businesses having many items in the invoice, payment details and reference details etc. As the item details are entered in different worksheet, ensure that every item will be referenced with Document number, Document type and document date of the invoice. The other information such as Export details can be entered in the Invoice sheet. If e-waybill needs to be generated, the part-B details can be entered in the Invoice sheet.

 

Format D: This format consists of a single worksheet in which invoice details, items details, payment details, reference details and additional details can be entered in the same sheet. This format is advisable for the businesses having many items in the invoice, payment details and reference details etc. As the item details are entered in same worksheet, ensure that every item will be referenced with Document number, Document type and document date of the invoice. The other information such as Export details can be entered in the Invoice sheet. If e-waybill needs to be generated, the part-B details can be entered in the Invoice sheet.

 

In simple word says: 

Format A:  is a simple format of the tool where all the Invoice details can be entered in one sheet.

 

Format B: is a simple format of the tool where the main Invoice details can be entered in one sheet and the Item details can be entered on the separate sheet.

 

Format C:  is a detailed format of the tool where the Invoice details, Item details, Payment details, Reference details and additional details can be entered in Separate sheets.

 

Format D: is a detailed format of the tool where the Invoice details, Item details, Export details, Payment details, Reference details can all be entered in one sheet only.

 

 source: e - Invoice System (gst.gov.in)


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