Advisory: e-Invoice JSON download functionality Live on the GST e-Invoice Portal
- GSTN is pleased to inform you that the e-Invoice JSON download functionality is now live on the GST Portal. To help you to navigate and make the most of this feature, some key steps are as below.
- To download the generated and received e-Invoices in JSON format, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in
• Visit the e-Invoice Portal at https://einvoice.gst.gov.in
• Log in using your GST Portal credentials.
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).”
Step 7: Downloading History
• The requested e-Invoices remain in downloading history for 2 days only. Post 48 hours fresh request needs to be initiated. - Additionally, this functionality allows to download all e-invoices reported across all six IRPs (Invoice Registration Portals), i.e. complete data.
- Regarding accessibility, 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. 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.
- Moreover, please note that this functionality is also accessible via GSP (GST Suvidha Providers) through G2B (Government-to-Business) APIs.
- For your convenience, we have attached a comprehensive manual and FAQ document below for your ready reference. The same can be accessed at: https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/downloads/news/e-invoice_json_download_functionality.pdf
