Advisory on Updates to E-Way Bill and E-Invoice Systems

Type of Document: Advisory

Advisory Date: 17th December 2024

Relevant Act(s)/Rule(s): Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Relevant Section(s)/Rule(s): Section 15, Rule 138

The GSTN has announced updates to the E-Way Bill and E-Invoice systems, effective from 1st January 2025. One of the key changes is the mandatory implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Currently MFA is mandatory for taxpayers with an Annual Aggregate Turnover (AATO) exceeding Rs 100 Crores since 20th August 2023 and optional for those with AATO exceeding Rs 20 Crores since 11th September 2023.

This update will apply to taxpayers with an Annual Aggregate Turnover (AATO) exceeding ₹20 crores from 1st January 2025, those with AATO exceeding ₹5 crores from 1st February 2025, and all taxpayers from 1st April 2025.

Additionally, the generation of E-Way Bills will be restricted to documents dated within 180 days of the generation date. Extensions of E-Way Bills will also be limited to a maximum of 360 days from the original generation date.

Taxpayers are advised to familiarize themselves with these changes

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