Vikram runs a hardware wholesale business in Surat. Last March, his turnover crossed Rs.6 crore. His accountant never mentioned e-invoicing at all. Then one afternoon, his biggest distributor called: three of Vikram’s recent invoices had no IRN. They were legally invalid. The distributor could not claim Input Tax Credit worth Rs.2.4 lakh. He cancelled the order.
That one missing compliance step cost Vikram a business relationship he had built over four years.
E-invoicing is no longer something only large corporations worry about. With the mandatory threshold now at Rs.5 crore, hundreds of thousands of Indian small and medium businesses are covered. And the rules keep getting stricter — a 30-day upload deadline for larger taxpayers, mandatory MFA login, and a proposed limit reduction to Rs.2 crore that could pull in even more MSMEs.
This guide explains exactly when e-invoicing becomes compulsory for your business, what the current rules are, who is exempt, what penalties apply, and how to stay compliant without disrupting your daily billing.
1. What Is E-Invoicing Under GST?
Most business owners hear ‘e-invoicing’ and think it means making invoices on the GST portal website. That is not what it means at all.
E-invoicing is a system where the invoices you create in your own billing software are reported to the government’s Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) before you share them with your buyer. The IRP validates your invoice data and returns a unique Invoice Reference Number (IRN) along with a digitally signed QR code. You then attach that IRN and QR code to your final invoice and send it to the customer.
The invoice is still created in your own software. The difference is that it gets government authentication before it reaches the buyer. That authentication is what makes the invoice legally valid under GST.
| Definition Block E-invoicing (electronic invoicing) under GST in India is the process of submitting B2B invoice data to the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) operated by GSTN, receiving a unique Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and QR code, and including these on the final tax invoice. An invoice without a valid IRN is considered invalid under GST law. |
| In short: E-invoicing under GST means reporting your invoice to the government portal and getting an IRN. Without this, your invoice is not legally valid for your buyer’s ITC claim. |
2. When Does E-Invoicing Become Compulsory for Your Business?
The government introduced e-invoicing in phases, starting with the largest companies and steadily lowering the threshold. Here is the complete timeline:
| Phase | Effective Date | Turnover Threshold | Status |
| Phase 1 | Oct 1, 2020 | Above Rs.500 Crore | Active |
| Phase 2 | Jan 1, 2021 | Above Rs.100 Crore | Active |
| Phase 3 | Apr 1, 2021 | Above Rs.50 Crore | Active |
| Phase 4 | Apr 1, 2022 | Above Rs.20 Crore | Active |
| Phase 5 | Oct 1, 2022 | Above Rs.10 Crore | Active |
| Phase 6 | Aug 1, 2023 | Above Rs.5 Crore | Active (Current) |
| Phase 7 (Proposed) | Not yet announced | Above Rs.2 Crore | Proposed — Not yet implemented |
As of March 2026, the mandatory e-invoice threshold is Rs.5 crore aggregate annual turnover. This is the current rule. If your business crossed Rs.5 crore in any financial year since FY 2017-18, e-invoicing applies to you right now.
| In short: E-invoicing is currently mandatory for any business with aggregate annual turnover above Rs.5 crore in any financial year from FY 2017-18 onwards. |
3. The Important Rule Nobody Tells You — Once Above, Always Above
This is the rule that catches most businesses off guard, and competitors rarely explain it clearly.
E-invoicing applicability is based on your aggregate annual turnover in any financial year since 2017-18 — not just the current year. If your turnover crossed Rs.5 crore even once in any past year, e-invoicing applies to you today, even if your current year turnover is lower.
| Real Example Ramesh’s wholesale textile business in Jaipur had a turnover of Rs.6.2 crore in FY 2022-23 due to a large export order. In FY 2023-24, turnover fell back to Rs.3.8 crore. Does e-invoicing still apply? Yes. The moment his turnover crossed Rs.5 crore in any financial year, the rule became permanently applicable. His FY 2023-24 invoices still need IRN. |
Another important point: this is based on PAN-level aggregate turnover, not GSTIN-level. If your business operates in multiple states under different GSTINs but under the same PAN, the combined turnover of all GSTINs is what matters. If the combined total crosses Rs.5 crore, all your registrations must comply.
| In short: If your turnover crossed Rs.5 crore in any year since FY 2017-18, e-invoicing applies to all your GSTINs today — even if current year turnover is below that threshold. |
4. The 30-Day Reporting Deadline — A Strict New Rule for Rs.10 Crore+ Businesses
From April 1, 2025, businesses with aggregate annual turnover of Rs.10 crore and above face a strict 30-day reporting window. This is one of the most important rule changes of 2025, and many businesses are still unaware of it.
The rule is simple: you must report your invoice to the IRP within 30 days of the date on the invoice. If you try to upload an invoice that is more than 30 days old, the portal will reject it. The invoice will not receive an IRN. It becomes invalid.
| Practical Impact If you create an invoice dated March 1, 2026, you must upload it to IRP by March 31, 2026 at the latest. If you try to upload it on April 2, the portal rejects it. No IRN is generated. Your buyer cannot claim ITC on that invoice. Your payment may get delayed as a result. |
For businesses using manual billing systems or software without IRP integration, this rule creates significant compliance risk. The solution is integrated billing software — where the IRP submission happens automatically at the time of invoice creation, with no manual upload step required.
| In short: Businesses with Rs.10 crore+ turnover must upload e-invoices to IRP within 30 days of the invoice date (from April 1, 2025). A late upload means the invoice is rejected and becomes invalid. |
5. Who Is Exempt from E-Invoicing?
Not every GST-registered business above Rs.5 crore has to generate e-invoices. Certain sectors are specifically exempted by the government. Here is the complete list as of 2026:
- Banking companies, NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies), and insurance companies
- Goods Transport Agencies (GTA) — businesses providing transportation of goods by road
- Passenger transportation service providers (buses, metro, taxis)
- Multiplex cinema operators — for admission tickets
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units — for supplies made within the SEZ
- Government departments and local authorities notified under the GST Act
An important clarification: if you sell goods or services to an SEZ unit or developer as an external supplier, your supply to the SEZ does require e-invoicing. The exemption only applies to the SEZ unit itself for its internal operations.
| Important Note for Exempt Businesses Even if your business falls in an exempt category, the government recommends using the ‘E-invoice Exemption Declaration’ functionality on the GST portal to formally declare your exemption. This helps avoid automated compliance notices from GSTN. | ||
| In short: Banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, goods transport agencies, passenger transport services, and multiplex cinemas are exempt from e-invoicing even if their turnover exceeds Rs.5 crore. | ||
6. B2B vs B2C — Which Transactions Require an E-Invoice?
A very common confusion among Indian shop owners is whether e-invoicing applies to all their sales or only certain types. The answer depends on who the buyer is.
Transactions That REQUIRE E-Invoice
- B2B supplies — sales to any GST-registered business
- Exports — sales outside India
- Supplies to SEZ units and SEZ developers
- Deemed exports notified under GST law
- Credit Notes and Debit Notes issued against qualifying B2B invoices
Transactions That DO NOT Require E-Invoice
- B2C supplies — sales directly to end consumers (individuals without GSTIN)
- Nil-rated, exempt, and non-GST supplies
- Supplies to unregistered persons below the e-invoice threshold
- Transactions by exempt sectors listed in Section 5 above
If you run a retail shop that sells mostly to end consumers, most of your daily sales will not require e-invoicing even if your turnover crosses Rs.5 crore. But if you also do wholesale to registered dealers — those invoices need IRN.
| In short: E-invoicing applies to B2B transactions, exports, and supplies to SEZ. Retail sales to end consumers (B2C) do not require e-invoicing, regardless of turnover. |
7. Step-by-Step: How E-Invoicing Works
Here is exactly what happens when you generate a valid e-invoice using billing software with IRP integration:
| Step | What Happens | Who Does It |
| Step 1 | Create invoice in your billing software — add customer, items, GST rates as usual | You (in software) |
| Step 2 | Software automatically sends invoice data to IRP in JSON format via API | Software (automatic) |
| Step 3 | IRP validates data — checks GSTIN, HSN codes, invoice format, duplicates | Government IRP |
| Step 4 | IRP generates unique IRN (Invoice Reference Number) and digitally signed QR code | Government IRP |
| Step 5 | IRN and QR code are returned to your software and attached to the invoice | Software (automatic) |
| Step 6 | Final invoice with IRN and QR code is ready — share with buyer via WhatsApp/email/print | You |
| With Accountune Steps 2 through 5 happen automatically in the background. You create the invoice as you always have. Accountune connects to IRP, gets the IRN, attaches it to the invoice, and the final document is ready — without you opening any government portal, copying any JSON, or doing any manual step. | ||
| In short: E-invoicing is a 6-step process where your billing software sends invoice data to IRP, gets an IRN back, and attaches it to your final invoice — all automatically if you use integrated software like Accountune. | ||
8. Penalties for E-Invoicing Non-Compliance
Not generating an e-invoice when required is not a minor paperwork lapse. The consequences are direct and financial — for both you and your buyer.
Your Invoice Becomes Invalid
An invoice issued without a valid IRN is considered invalid under GST law. It does not matter how perfectly formatted the invoice is, how correct the tax amounts are, or how long you have been in business. No IRN means the invoice has no legal standing under GST.
Your Buyer Loses ITC
When your buyer files their GST returns, the portal cross-checks whether the invoices they are claiming ITC on have valid IRNs. If yours does not, their ITC claim is denied. They end up paying full tax on the purchase without any credit. That is a direct financial loss for them — and the reason many large buyers now refuse to accept invoices without IRN.
Financial Penalties
The penalty for issuing an invoice without IRN when e-invoicing is mandatory is Rs.10,000 per invoice, or 100% of the tax amount — whichever is higher. For a business issuing dozens of invoices daily, non-compliance can create massive liability very quickly.
| In short: An invoice without IRN is legally invalid. Your buyer loses ITC. Penalty is Rs.10,000 per invoice or 100% of tax — whichever is higher. There is no grace period. |
9. Five E-Invoicing Mistakes That Indian Small Businesses Make
These are the mistakes that come up repeatedly — especially when businesses first discover that e-invoicing applies to them.
Mistake 1: Checking Only the Current Year’s Turnover
The most common error. Business owners check their current year turnover, see it is below Rs.5 crore, and assume they are not covered. They forget that the rule applies if they exceeded the threshold in any year since FY 2017-18. A single high-revenue year from three years ago can make you liable today.
Mistake 2: Treating Each GSTIN Separately
If your business has operations in multiple states — say, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Gujarat — with separate GSTINs for each, the turnover of all three is added together at the PAN level. Missing this means underestimating your actual applicability.
Mistake 3: Not Respecting the 30-Day Window
For Rs.10 crore+ businesses, uploading invoices in batch at month-end is now non-compliant. If any invoice is more than 30 days old when you try to upload, the IRP will reject it. The fix is software that submits to IRP at the time of invoice creation — not at month-end.
Mistake 4: Skipping IRN on Credit Notes and Debit Notes
Many businesses generate IRN on their sales invoices but forget that credit notes and debit notes issued against qualifying B2B invoices also need IRN. These are just as much a part of the e-invoicing mandate as the original invoice.
Mistake 5: Not Setting Up MFA on the GST Portal
Since April 1, 2025, multi-factor authentication is mandatory for all taxpayers accessing the GST portal — including for e-invoice and e-way bill generation. Using a portal login without MFA can result in session failures and compliance disruptions, especially during peak billing periods.
| In short: The five most common e-invoicing mistakes are: checking only current-year turnover, treating GSTINs separately, missing the 30-day deadline, skipping IRN on credit/debit notes, and not activating MFA on the GST portal. |
10. What Is Coming Next — The Future of E-Invoicing in India
If you are running a business with turnover between Rs.2 crore and Rs.5 crore right now, you should be preparing for e-invoicing — not waiting.
The government has been reducing the e-invoice threshold consistently since 2020. Each phase brought the rule to a lower turnover category. The proposal to reduce the threshold to Rs.2 crore has been discussed at multiple GST Council sessions. As of March 2026, it has not been officially notified — but the direction is clear.
Other changes that have been discussed include a reduction in the reporting window from 30 days to 3 days for qualifying taxpayers, stricter QR code validation, and deeper integration between e-invoicing, e-way bills, and GSTR-1. Some of these changes may be introduced in FY 2026-27.
| What to Do Today if You Are Below Rs.5 Crore Switch to billing software that supports e-invoicing now. When the threshold is reduced, you will not have to scramble. Your software will already be set up, your team will already know the process, and your first day of compliance will be smooth — not a crisis. | ||
| In short: The e-invoice threshold is expected to reduce further from Rs.5 crore. Businesses between Rs.2-5 crore should prepare now — upgrading to e-invoice-capable software before the mandate hits is far easier than complying under deadline pressure. | ||
11. How Accountune Handles E-Invoicing Automatically
Accountune is cloud-based GST billing and accounting software built specifically for Indian small businesses. It has supported e-invoicing since the mandate began expanding in 2022, and every relevant feature is built into the billing screen — no separate portal, no manual JSON upload, no technical knowledge required.
Automatic IRN Generation
When you create a qualifying B2B invoice in Accountune, the software automatically connects to the IRP, submits the invoice data, retrieves the IRN, and attaches it to your invoice — all within seconds. You see the completed invoice with IRN and QR code ready to share. You do not visit any government website to make this happen.
30-Day Deadline Protection
For businesses with Rs.10 crore+ turnover, Accountune tracks the invoice date and flags any invoice approaching the 30-day upload deadline. This protects you from the portal rejection that comes with late submissions.
Credit Note and Debit Note IRN
Accountune generates IRN not just for sales invoices but for all qualifying credit notes and debit notes — covering the full scope of what the e-invoicing mandate requires.
MFA-Compatible Access
Accountune’s IRP integration works with the MFA-secured portal environment. Your billing team does not need to manage separate portal logins or authentication steps — it is handled within the software.
GSTR-1 Auto-Population
Every e-invoice generated through Accountune is automatically reflected in your GSTR-1 data. Month-end return preparation becomes significantly faster because the invoice-level data is already captured and correctly classified.
| Unlike Tally, Accountune is cloud-based and mobile-friendly — your billing team can generate e-invoices from a phone in the warehouse, from a branch in another city, or from your CA’s office remotely. Unlike Vyapar, Accountune supports e-invoicing natively on both web and mobile without requiring a separate integration. Unlike myBillBook, Accountune includes multi-location inventory tracking alongside e-invoicing at a lower annual price. |
Accountune starts at Rs.799 per year. A 4-day free trial is available — no credit card required. You can test e-invoicing, inventory management, GST reports, and all features before committing.
12. E-Invoicing Feature Comparison — Accountune vs Tally vs Vyapar
| Feature | Accountune | TallyPrime | Vyapar |
| E-Invoice (IRN) Generation | Auto — built-in | Yes — desktop only | Requires add-on |
| 30-Day Deadline Alert | Yes — built-in | Manual tracking | No |
| Cloud-based | Yes | No — desktop | Partial (mobile only) |
| Mobile billing + e-invoice | Yes — full feature | No | Yes (mobile only) |
| Credit Note IRN | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| GSTR-1 Auto-population | Yes | Yes | No |
| CA Remote Access | Yes — dedicated login | Limited | No |
| WhatsApp Invoice Sharing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Starting Price | Rs.799/year | Rs.18,000+/year | Rs.1,099/year |
| Free Trial | 4 days — no card | Demo only | Free basic plan |
| In short: Accountune offers automatic e-invoice generation, 30-day deadline alerts, credit note IRN, and CA remote access — at Rs.799/year, significantly lower than TallyPrime’s Rs.18,000+ annual cost. |
Who Should Be Using This Guide
This guide is written for Indian small business owners, shop managers, wholesale traders, and MSMEs who are approaching or have crossed the Rs.5 crore turnover threshold and need to understand exactly what e-invoicing means for their daily operations. It is equally relevant for the accountant or CA advising a small business on GST compliance for FY 2025-26 and beyond.
If you run a hardware wholesale business in Nagpur, a garment trading company in Surat, a pharmaceutical distributor in Ahmedabad, a multi-branch electronics shop in Delhi, or a manufacturing unit in Pune — and your turnover has crossed Rs.5 crore in any year since 2017-18 — this guide covers everything you need to know to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
- Wholesale traders and distributors with turnover Rs.5 crore and above
- Manufacturers generating B2B invoices for registered dealers
- Export businesses requiring IRN on all outward supplies
- Businesses with multiple GSTINs under one PAN approaching aggregate Rs.5 crore
- Businesses with Rs.10 crore+ turnover who must comply with the 30-day rule
- Any MSME business preparing for e-invoicing compliance in advance of threshold reduction
Frequently Asked Questions About E-Invoicing in India 2026
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Q: What is e-invoicing under GST in India?
A: E-invoicing is the process of registering B2B invoices on the government’s Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) to receive a unique IRN and QR code that make the invoice legally valid.
You do not generate invoices on the government website. You create invoices in your billing software as usual, and the software submits the data to IRP, receives the IRN, and attaches it to the final invoice. Without a valid IRN, the invoice is considered invalid under GST law and your buyer cannot claim ITC.
Q: When is e-invoicing compulsory in India in 2026?
A: E-invoicing is currently compulsory for businesses with aggregate annual turnover above Rs.5 crore in any financial year from FY 2017-18 onwards.
As of March 2026, this threshold has not changed. A reduction to Rs.2 crore has been proposed and discussed but not officially announced. If your turnover crossed Rs.5 crore even once since FY 2017-18, e-invoicing is mandatory for all your B2B invoices today.
Q: What is IRN in e-invoice?
A: IRN stands for Invoice Reference Number — a unique 64-character hash generated by the IRP that identifies a specific e-invoice and confirms it has been registered with the government.
Every qualifying e-invoice must carry a valid IRN. The IRP generates this number after validating your invoice data. It is unique to each invoice — no two invoices can have the same IRN. The IRN, along with a digitally signed QR code, makes the invoice legally valid under GST.
Q: Is e-invoicing the same as e-way bill?
A: No — e-invoicing and e-way bill are different compliance requirements under GST.
E-invoicing is about registering sales invoices with the IRP to get an IRN. E-way bill is a document required for the physical movement of goods worth more than Rs.50,000. They can be linked — when you generate an e-invoice, Accountune can auto-generate the e-way bill if required — but they are separate obligations. Some businesses need both; some need only one.
Q: Does e-invoicing apply to B2C sales?
A: No — e-invoicing currently applies only to B2B transactions and exports, not to sales to end consumers.
If you sell goods directly to individual buyers (B2C), those invoices do not need IRN even if your total turnover is above Rs.5 crore. However, businesses with turnover above Rs.500 crore must show a dynamic QR code on B2C invoices. Most small businesses are not in that range yet.
TURNOVER AND APPLICABILITY
Q: My turnover was Rs.6 crore in FY 2022-23 but is Rs.3.5 crore this year. Does e-invoicing still apply?
A: Yes — because your turnover crossed Rs.5 crore in FY 2022-23, e-invoicing applies to all your B2B invoices in all subsequent years.
The applicability rule looks at aggregate annual turnover in any financial year since FY 2017-18 — not just the current year. Once you cross the threshold, the mandate continues regardless of whether current year turnover is lower. This is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of the e-invoicing rules.
Q: My business has 3 GSTINs in different states. Do I calculate turnover per GSTIN?
A: No — e-invoice applicability is calculated on aggregate PAN-level turnover across all GSTINs.
If your business has GSTINs in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Delhi, the combined turnover of all three is what determines applicability. If the combined total crosses Rs.5 crore in any financial year, all three GSTINs must generate e-invoices for their qualifying transactions.
Q: I just started a new business. When will e-invoicing apply to me?
A: E-invoicing will apply in the financial year after your turnover first crosses Rs.5 crore.
If your turnover crosses Rs.5 crore for the first time in FY 2025-26, e-invoicing becomes mandatory from the beginning of FY 2026-27. Some businesses choose to implement it earlier as good compliance practice. If you use Accountune, the system will track your approaching threshold and alert you in advance.
THE 30-DAY RULE
Q: What is the 30-day e-invoice upload rule?
A: From April 1, 2025, businesses with aggregate turnover of Rs.10 crore or more must upload invoices to IRP within 30 days of the invoice date.
If an invoice is dated April 1, it must be uploaded to IRP by April 30. Attempting to upload it on May 2 will result in the IRP rejecting the request — no IRN will be generated and the invoice becomes invalid. This rule was introduced to prevent backdated entries and improve real-time compliance.
Q: Does the 30-day rule apply to businesses below Rs.10 crore?
A: No — as of March 2026, the 30-day deadline only applies to businesses with turnover of Rs.10 crore or above.
Businesses between Rs.5 crore and Rs.10 crore are not yet subject to the 30-day restriction. However, best practice is to generate and upload e-invoices at the time of billing regardless of your turnover — it prevents compliance issues and keeps your data clean for GSTR-1 filing.
Q: What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline for an invoice?
A: The IRP will reject the upload. The invoice will not receive an IRN and will be considered invalid.
Your buyer cannot claim ITC on a rejected invoice. You may face compliance notices during GST scrutiny. There is currently no provision for late submission after the 30-day window closes. The only solution is to issue a new invoice with a current date and cancel or settle the old one through a credit note.
EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL CASES
Q: Are service businesses exempt from e-invoicing?
A: No — service businesses above Rs.5 crore turnover must generate e-invoices for their B2B services invoices.
E-invoicing is not limited to goods suppliers. Consulting firms, IT companies, logistics providers, and other service businesses with B2B clients and turnover above Rs.5 crore must comply. The exemption only applies to specific notified categories like banking, insurance, and GTA — not to service businesses in general.
Q: Do exporters need to generate e-invoices?
A: Yes — exports are included in the e-invoicing mandate for eligible businesses.
If your business exports goods or services and your turnover exceeds the applicable threshold, all export invoices must carry IRN. This includes zero-rated supplies with payment of tax (export under LUT) and supplies to SEZ. Accountune handles export invoices with the correct place of supply and currency fields while still generating the required IRN.
Q: Are credit notes and debit notes covered by e-invoicing?
A: Yes — credit notes and debit notes issued against qualifying B2B invoices also require IRN.
This is frequently missed in the compliance setup. When you issue a credit note to reverse a B2B sale, or a debit note to charge an additional amount, both of these documents need to be registered on IRP just like the original invoice. Accountune handles IRN generation for credit notes and debit notes automatically.
TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL
Q: Can I generate e-invoices without billing software?
A: Technically yes — the GST portal provides an offline tool and web form. In practice, this is impractical for any business issuing more than a few invoices per week.
Manually generating e-invoices through the portal requires downloading JSON files, formatting data correctly, logging in with MFA, uploading the file, and then manually updating your invoice with the returned IRN and QR code. For a business issuing 20 to 100 invoices daily, this is not a realistic approach. Integrated billing software like Accountune makes the entire process automatic.
Q: Can an e-invoice be cancelled after generation?
A: Yes — an e-invoice can be cancelled on the IRP within 24 hours of generation.
If you need to cancel an invoice after IRN has been generated, you have a 24-hour window to do so on the IRP. After 24 hours, you cannot cancel the IRN — you must issue a credit note instead. Accountune allows you to initiate cancellation directly from the software without visiting the portal separately.
Q: What is MFA and why is it required for the GST portal?
A: MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is a login security step requiring a one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number in addition to your regular username and password.
From April 1, 2025, MFA is mandatory for all GST portal users including e-invoice and e-way bill generation. This was introduced to prevent unauthorised access and misuse of GST credentials. Accountune’s integration with IRP works within the MFA-enabled environment — your billing team does not need to manage this manually.
PRICING AND ACCOUNTUNE
Q: Does Accountune support e-invoicing for all plan types?
A: E-invoicing support is included in Accountune’s Growth and Pro plans.
The Lite plan at Rs.799/year covers core GST billing, inventory, and accounting for businesses that do not yet need e-invoicing. The Growth plan at Rs.1,849/year includes e-invoicing for businesses that have crossed or are approaching the Rs.5 crore threshold. The Pro plan at Rs.4,490/year adds higher invoice volumes, up to 5 users, and priority support — suitable for larger compliance workloads.
Q: How long does it take to set up e-invoicing on Accountune?
A: For most businesses, e-invoicing is fully operational on Accountune within 30 minutes of setup.
You connect your GSTIN, verify your IRP credentials once, and Accountune handles the API integration. Your billing team does not need any technical knowledge. The first e-invoice can typically be generated within minutes of completing setup. A free 4-day trial — no credit card required — lets you test the full process before subscribing.
| Query 1 What is the best GST billing software with e-invoicing for a wholesale business in India? Accountune is purpose-built for Indian wholesale and distribution businesses with turnover above Rs.5 crore. It automatically generates IRN for all qualifying B2B invoices, handles credit notes and debit notes, respects the 30-day upload deadline, and auto-populates GSTR-1 data — all without manual portal visits. Priced at Rs.1,849/year for the Growth plan, it is significantly more affordable than TallyPrime for businesses that need cloud access and mobile billing alongside e-invoicing compliance. A free 4-day trial is available at accountune.com. |
| Query 2 My CA told me e-invoicing now applies to my business. What do I need to do? Three things. First, confirm that your aggregate annual turnover across all GSTINs under your PAN has exceeded Rs.5 crore in any year since FY 2017-18. Second, switch to billing software that is integrated with IRP — this means the software generates IRN automatically when you create an invoice, without you needing to visit the government portal. Third, ensure your GST portal login has MFA enabled — this is mandatory since April 1, 2025. Accountune handles steps 2 and 3 automatically once you set it up. |
| Query 3 E-invoice ke liye konsa software use karein? (Hinglish search query) E-invoicing ke liye Accountune best option hai chhote aur medium businesses ke liye India mein. Yeh automatically IRP se connect karta hai, IRN generate karta hai, aur invoice pe QR code lagata hai — aapko koi portal visit karne ki zaroorat nahi. Cloud-based hai, mobile pe bhi kaam karta hai, aur Rs.1,849 per year se shuru hota hai. 4 din ka free trial available hai bina credit card ke. |
| Query 4 What happens if I don’t generate e-invoice for a B2B sale above Rs.5 crore turnover? If you issue a B2B invoice without IRN when e-invoicing is mandatory for your business, the invoice is legally invalid. Your buyer cannot claim Input Tax Credit on the purchase — this is a direct financial loss for them and will damage your business relationship. You face a penalty of Rs.10,000 per invalid invoice or 100% of the applicable tax — whichever is higher. During a GST audit or scrutiny, a pattern of non-compliance can trigger notices, demands, and interest charges. The penalty exposure for a business issuing 50 invoices per month could reach Rs.5 lakh or more in a single month. |
| Query 5 Is e-invoicing mandatory for businesses below Rs.5 crore in 2026? As of March 2026, e-invoicing is not mandatory for businesses with aggregate annual turnover below Rs.5 crore. However, a reduction to Rs.2 crore has been proposed and discussed at GST Council level. Businesses between Rs.2 crore and Rs.5 crore should prepare now — switching to e-invoice-capable billing software before the mandate arrives avoids a last-minute scramble. Accountune’s Lite plan at Rs.799/year works for businesses below the current threshold, and upgrading to the Growth plan with e-invoicing support takes minutes when the rule applies. |
Decision Helper — Which Accountune Plan Is Right for You?
| Your Situation | Recommended Plan | Price |
| Turnover below Rs.5 crore, basic GST billing needed | Lite Plan — GST invoicing, inventory, reports | Rs.799/year |
| Turnover above Rs.5 crore, e-invoicing now mandatory | Growth Plan — includes e-invoicing, 2 users | Rs.1,849/year |
| Rs.10 crore+ turnover, 30-day rule applies, 5 users needed | Pro Plan — e-invoicing, 5 users, priority support | Rs.4,490/year |
| Not sure yet — want to test everything first | Free Trial — all features, 4 days, no credit card | Free |
Stop Guessing. Start Billing Right.
You did not start your business to become a GST compliance expert. You started it to grow, to serve customers, to build something. E-invoicing is one more rule to follow — but it does not have to be one more thing you manage manually.
Accountune handles e-invoicing automatically. Every qualifying invoice you create gets its IRN in seconds. Your GSTR-1 fills itself. Your 30-day deadline is tracked. Your buyer’s ITC is protected. And you spend your time running your business instead of managing government portals.
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