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QR Code in E-Invoicing

QR code means “quick response code”  that you must include on all e-invoices to create qualifying GST invoices. It is a machine-readable two-dimensional barcode released by the government as a QR code verification tool.

Details Available Within the QR Code

The QR code consists of important invoice parameters like:

  • GSTINs of both the supplier and the recipient/buyer
  • Supplier’s invoice
  • Invoice generation date and value
  • Several line items
  • Main item’s HSN Code 
  • Unique IRN (hash)
  • IRP’s Digital signature

How to Verify the invoice details through the QR

You can verify the invoice details through the QR code by either of the following:

  1. QR code scanning
  2. JSON file upload

How to Download and Install the QR Code Verifying App

To get the QR code app or the e-invoice scanner, follow the instructions below:

  1. Navigate to https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in/Others/QRCodeVerifyApp, using the Android or iOS operating system.
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  2. Enter the mobile number and press “Submit” to receive an OTP.
  3. Confirm the OTP.
  4. You will receive a QR code upon successful validation.
  5. Verify the app APK. Send it to the registered mobile number. Finally, install the APK, download the e-invoice scanner app, and verify the QR code.

How to Use the QR Code App

If you want to use the e-invoice QR code scanner, perform the following steps:

  1. First, click “verify QR code” on the e-invoice scanner online after installing the APK. Then, scan the invoice’s QR code to fetch the invoice details.
  1. Otherwise, upload the invoice JSON. On the e-invoice barcode scanner app’s home screen, select “verify signed e-invoice” and select the JSON file to upload to view the invoice details.
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FAQs

How does the QR code help you in e-invoicing?

The QR code will help you gather information about the invoice and also verify and validate the invoice from anywhere; capture and record data using machines, and improve the accuracy of data input.

How can I verify the QR code?

You can validate the QR code with the offline GST e-invoice scanner app the IRP provided and use it to get tax authorities to validate the invoice details.

When do I get a signed QR code?

You will get a "Signed QR Code" as part of the response along with the IRN when you report an invoice to the IRP.

What is meant by a QR code?

QR code is a two-dimensional barcode printed on merchandise to provide data in a machine-readable format.

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