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60/2020

30-07-2020


Seeks to make Ninth amendment (2020) to CGST Rules.

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance 

(Department of Revenue)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs 

Notification No. 60/2020 – Central Tax

New Delhi, the 30th July, 2020

G.S.R…(E). -In exercise of the powers conferred by section 164 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, namely: -

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Goods and Services Tax (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2020.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, for FORM GST INV-01, the following form shall be substituted, namely:-

“FORM GST INV – 1

(See Rule 48)

Format/Schema for e-Invoice

Note 1: Cardinality means whether reporting of the item(s) is mandatory or optional as explained below:

0..1: It means that reporting of item is optional and when reported, the same cannot be repeated.

1..1: It means that reporting of item is mandatory but cannot be repeated.

1..n: It means that reporting of item is mandatory and can be repeated more than once.

0..n: It means that reporting of item is optional but can be repeated more than once if reported. For example, previous invoice reference is optional but if required one can mention many previous invoice references.

Note 2: Field specification Number (Max length: m, n) indicates ‘m’ places before decimal point and ‘n’ places after decimal point. For example, Number (Max length: 3,3) will have the format 999.999

Schema (Version 1.1)

Sr.
No.
Technical name of the field
Cardinality (0..1/ 1..1/ 0..n/ 1..n)
Brief Description of the field
Whether Mandatory/ Optional
Technical Field Specification
Sample Value
of the field
Explanatory Notes
1.
Basic Details
1..1
 
Mandatory
 
 
Header for Basic Details
1.0
Version
1..1
Version Number
Mandatory
String (Max. Length:6)
1.1
This is version of the e-invoice schema. It will be used to keep track of version of Invoice specification.
1.1
IRN
1..1
Invoice Reference Number
Mandatory
String (Length: 64)
a5c12dca80e 7433217…..b a4013750f20 46f229
This will be a unique reference number for the invoice.
However, the supplier will not be populating this field.
The registration request may not have this field populated.
The Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) will generate this IRN and respond to the registration request.
e-invoice is valid only when it has the IRN. Hence, this is marked as mandatory field.
1.2
Supply_Type_ Code
1..1
Code for Supply Type
Mandatory
Enumerated List
B2B/B2C/SE ZWP/SEZW OP/EXP WP/EXPWO P/DEXP
This will be the code to identify type of supply.
B2B: Business to Business
B2C: Business to Consumer SEZWP: To SEZ with Payment
SEZWOP: To SEZ without Payment
EXPWP: Export with Payment
EXPWOP: Export without Payment
DEXP: Deemed Export
1.3
Document_Type _Code
1..1
Code for Document Type
Mandatory
Enumerated List
INV / CRN / DBN
Type of Document:
INV for Invoice,
CRN for Credit Note,
DBN for Debit note.
1.4
Document_Num
1..1
Document Number
Mandatory
String (Max Length:16)
Sa/1/2019
This is as per relevant rule in CGST/SGST/UTGST Rules.
1.5
Document_Date
1..1
Document Date
Mandatory
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
The date on which the Invoice was issued. Format "DD/MM/YYYY"
1.6
Additional_ Currency_Code
0..1
Additional Currency Code
Optional
Enumerated List
USD, EUR
The field is for reporting additional currency, if any, in which all invoice amounts can be given, along with INR.
One such additional currency may be used in the invoice, as per list published under ISO 4217 standard.
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Webap pl/CUR_ENQ
1.7
Reverse_Charge
0..1
Reverse Charge
Optional
String (Length:1)
Y
Whether the tax liability payable is under Reverse Charge.
1.8
IGST_Applicabilit y_despite_Supplie r_and_Recipient_l ocated_in_same_ State/UT
0..1
IGST Applicability despite Supplier and Recipient located in same State/UT
Optional
String (Length: 1)
N
To report the scenarios where the supply is chargeable to IGST despite the fact that the Supplier and Recipient are located within same State/UT
2.
Document_Period
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Document Period
2.1
Document_Period _Start _Date
1..1
Document Period Start Date
Mandatory
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
This is the start date of the document period (delivery/invoice period).
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
2.2
Document_ Period_End_ Date
1..1
Document Period End Date
Mandatory
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
This is the end date of the document period (delivery/invoice period).
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
3.
Preceding Document / Contract Reference
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Preceding Document / Contract Reference
3.1
Preceding Document Reference
0..n
 
Optional
 
 
Sub-header for Preceding Document Reference
3.1.1
Preceding_Document_ Number
1..1
Preceding Document Number
Mandatory
String (Max length:16)
Sa/1/2019
This is the reference of original document/invoice to be provided optionally in the case of debit or credit notes.
Credit/Debit notes, against invoices can also be referred here.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
3.1.2
Preceding_ Document_ Date
1..1
Date of Preceding Document
Mandatory
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
Date of preceding document/invoice.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
3.1.3
Other_ Reference
0..1
Other Reference
Optional
String (Max length:20)
KOL01
This field is to provide any additional reference e.g. specific branch, their user ID, their employee ID, sales centre reference etc.
3.2
Receipt / Contract References
0..n
 
Optional
 
 
Sub-header for Receipt / Contract References
3.2.1
Receipt_Advice_R eference
0..1
Receipt Advice Reference
Optional
String (Max length:20)
CREDIT30
This reference is kept for user to provide number of their receipt advice to their customer, in lieu of advance.
3.2.2
Receipt_Advice _Date
0..1
Date of Receipt Advice
Optional
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
Date of issue of receipt advice for advance.
3.2.3
Tender_or_Lot_ Reference
0..1
Tender or Lot Reference
Optional
String (Max length:20)
TENDERJAN2020
This reference is kept for mentioning number or details of Lot or Tender, if supplies are made under such Lot or tender.
3.2.4
Contract_ Reference
0..1
Contract Reference
Optional
String (Max length:20)
CONT23072019
This reference is kept for mentioning contract number, if supplies are made under any specific Contract
3.2.5
External_ Reference
0..1
External Reference
Optional
String (Max length:20)
EXT23222
An additional field for provision of any additional/external reference number for the supply.
3.2.6
Project_ Reference
0..1
Project Reference
Optional
String (Max length:20)
PJTCODE01
This reference is kept for mentioning project number, if supplies are made under any specific project
3.2.7
PO _Ref_Num
0..1
PO Reference Number
Optional
String (Max length:16)
Vendor PO /1
This is the reference number of Purchase Order
3.2.8
PO_Ref_Date
0..1
PO Reference Date
Optional
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
This is the date of Purchase Order.
4.
Supplier Information
1..1
 
Mandatory
 
 
Header for Supplier Information
4.1
Supplier_Legal_N ame
1..1
Supplier Legal Name
Mandatory
String (Max. length:100)
XYZ Ltd.
Legal Name, as appearing in PAN of the Supplier
4.2
Supplier_Trade_ Name
0..1
Trade Name of Supplier
Optional
String (Max length:100)
ABC Traders
A name by which the Supplier is known, i.e. Business Name, other than legal name
4.3
Supplier_ GSTIN
1..1
GSTIN of Supplier
Mandatory
String (Length:15)
29AADFV7589C1 ZX
GSTIN of the Supplier
4.4
Supplier_ Address1
1..1
Supplier Address 1
Mandatory
String (Max length:100)
# 1-23-120, Flat No. 3, Nalanda Apartments, MG Road, Vasanth Nagar
Address 1 of the Supplier (Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.)
4.5
Supplier_ Address2
0..1
Supplier Address 2
Optional
String (Max length:100)
# 1-23-120, Flat No. 3, Nalanda Apartments, MG Road, Vasanth Nagar
Address 2 of the Supplier (Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.), if any
4.6
Supplier_Place
1..1
Supplier Place
Mandatory
String (Max length:50)
Bangalore
Location of the Supplier (City/Town/Village)
4.7
Supplier_State_ Code
1..1
Supplier State Code
Mandatory
Enumerated List
29
State Code of the Supplier as per GST System
List published and updated from time to time at
https://www.icegate.gov.in/Web appl/STATE_ENQ
4.8
Supplier_Pincode
1..1
Supplier PIN Code
Mandatory
Number (Length: 6)
560087
PIN Code of the Supplier Locality
4.9
Supplier_ Phone
0..1
Supplier Phone
Optional
String (Max length:12)
9999999999
Contact number of the Supplier
4.10
Supplier_Email
0..1
Supplier e-mail
Optional
String (Max length:100)
supplier@abc.com
e-mail ID of the Supplier, as per REGEX (Regular Expressions) pattern
5.
Recipient Information
1..1
 
Mandatory
 
 
Header for Recipient Information
5.1
Recipient_Legal_ Name
1..1
Recipient Legal Name
Mandatory
String (Max. length:100)
PQR Pvt. Ltd.
It will be legal name of recipient, as per PAN.
5.2
Recipient_Trade_ Name
0..1
Recipient Trade Name
Optional
String (Max length:100)
Adarsha
It will be trade name of recipient, if available.
5.3
Recipient_ GSTIN
1..1
GSTIN of Recipient
Mandatory
String (Length:15)
29ABCCR1832C1 ZX, URP
GSTIN of the Recipient, if available.
URP: In case of exports or if supplies are made to unregistered persons
5.4
Place_Of_Supply_ State_ Code
1..1
Place of Supply (State Code)
Mandatory
Enumerated List
29, 96
Code/State Code of Place of Supply as per GST System.
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Web appl/STATE_ENQ
5.5
Recipient_ Address1
1..1
Recipient Address 1
Mandatory
String (Max length:100)
# 1-23-120, Flat No. 3, Nalanda Apartments, MG Road, Vasanth Nagar
Address 1 of the Recipient (Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.)
5.6
Recipient_Addre ss2
0..1
Recipient Address 2
Optional
String (Max length:100)
# 1-23-120, Flat No. 3, Nalanda Apartments, MG Road, Vasanth Nagar
Address 2, if any, of the Recipient
(Building/Flat no., Road/Street, Locality etc.), if any
5.7
Recipient_Place
1..1
Recipient Place
Mandatory
String (Max length:100)
Mysore
Location of the Recipient (City/Town/Village)
5.8
Recipient_State_C ode
1..1
Recipient State Code
Mandatory
Enumerated List
29
Code/State Code of the Recipient.
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Web appl/STATE_ENQ
5.9
Recipient_Pinc ode
0..1
Recipient PIN Code
Optional
Number (Length: 6)
560002
PIN code of the Recipient locality.
In case of export, Pincode need not be mentioned.
5.10
Country_Code_of _Export
0..1
Country Code of Export
Optional
Enumerated List
AN
Code of country of export as per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 / Indian Customs EDI system.
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Web appl/COUNTRY_ENQ
5.11
Recipient_Phone
0..1
Recipient Phone
Optional
String (Max length:12)
0802223323
Contact number of the Recipient
5.12
Recipient_email_ID
0..1
Recipient e-mail ID
Optional
String (Max length:100)
billing@xyz.com
e-mail ID of the Recipient, as per REGEX (Regular Expressions) pattern
6.
Payee Information
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Payee Information
6.1
Payee_Name
0..1
Payee Name
Optional
String (Max length:100)
Ramesh K
Name of the person to whom payment is to be made
6.2
Payee_Bank_ Account_Number
0..1
Payee Bank Account Number
Optional
String (Max length:18)
3868501747262
Bank Account Number of Payee
6.3
Mode_of_ Payment
0..1
Mode of Payment
Optional
String (Max length:18)
Direct Transfer
Mode of Payment: Cash/Credit/Direct Transfer etc.
6.4
Bank _ Branch_Code
0..1
Bank Branch Code
Optional
String (Max length:11)
SBIN9876543
Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) of Payee‘s Bank Branch
6.5
Payment_Terms
0..1
Payment Terms
Optional
String (Max length:100)
Text
Terms of Payment, if any, with the Recipient can be provided.
6.6
Payment_ Instruction
0..1
Payment Instruction
Optional
String (Max length:100)
Text
Instruction, if any, regarding payment can be provided
6.7
Credit_Transfer_T erms
0..1
Credit Transfer Terms
Optional
String (Max length:100)
Text
Terms to specify credit transfer payments.
6.8
Direct_Debit_ Terms
0..1
Direct Debit Terms
Optional
String (Ma x length:100)
Text
Terms, if any, to specify a direct debit.
6.9
Credit_Days
0..1
Credit Days
Optional
Numeric (Max length:4)
30
Number of days within which payment is due.
7.
Delivery_ Information
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Delivery Information
7.1
Ship_To_Details
0..1
Ship To Details
Optional
Refer A 1.0
Details of location to which the supply has to be delivered.
7.2
Dispatch_From_ Details
0..1
Dispatch From Details
Optional
Refer A 1.1
Details of location from where Supply has to be dispatched.
8.
Invoice Item Details
1..n
 
Man datory
 
 
Header for Invoice Item Details
8.1
Item_List
1..n
Item List
Mandatory
Refer A 1.2
Provides information about the goods and services being invoiced.
9.
Document Total
1..1
 
Man datory
 
 
Header for Document Total Details
9.1
Document_Total_ Details
1..1
Document Total Details
Mandatory
Refer A 1.3
Details of document total including taxes.
10.
Extra Information
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Extra Information
10.1
Tax_Scheme
1..1
Tax Scheme
Mandatory
String (Max length: 10)
GST
To specify the tax/levy applicable – GST (This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
10.2
Remarks
0..1
Remarks
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
New batch Items submitted
A textual note that gives unstructured information that is relevant to the Invoice as a whole e.g. reasons for any correction or assignment note in case the invoice has been factored etc.
10.3
Port_Code
0..1
Port Code
Optional
Enumerated List
Alpha numeric
In case of export/supply to SEZ, port code can be mentioned as per Indian Customs EDI System (ICES), if applicable and available at the time of reporting e-invoice.
Lists published and updated from time to time at below URLs:
EDI Port Codes:
https://www.icegate.gov.in/Web appl/LOCATION_ENQ
Non-EDI Port Codes:
https://www.icegate.gov.in/Web appl/nonlocation_det_all.jsp
10.4
Shipping_Bill_ Number
0..1
Shipping Bill Number
Optional
String (Max length: 20)
Alpha numeric
In case of export/supply to SEZ, shipping bill number as per Indian Customs EDI System (ICES), can be mentioned, if applicable and available at the time of reporting e-invoice.
10.5
Shipping_Bill_ Date
0..1
Shipping Bill Date
Optional
String(DD/M M/YYYY)
03/12/2020
Date of Shipping Bill as per Indian Customs EDI System (ICES)
10.6
Export_Duty_ Amount
0..1
Export Duty Amount
Optional
Number (Max Length: 12,2)
1200000.50
Amount of Export Duty in INR, if any, applicable (in case of invoices for export)
10.7
Supplier_Can_ Opt_Refund
0..1
Supplier Can Opt Refund
Optional
String (Length: 1)
Y / N
In case of deemed export supplies, this field is for mentioning whether supplier can exercise the option of claiming refund or not.
10.8
ECOM_GSTIN
0..1
e-Commerce Operator‘s GSTIN
Optional
String (Length: 15)
29ABCCR1832C1 CX
GSTIN of e-commerce operator, if supply is made through him/her.
11.
Additional_ Supporting_ Documents
0..n
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Additional Supporting Documents
11.1
Additional_ Supporting_ Documents_URL
0..1
Additional Supporting Documents URL
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
http://www.xyz.co m/abc
This is to enter URL reference of additional supporting documents, if any.
11.2
Additional_ Supporting _ Documents_ base64
0..1
AdditionalSuppor ting Document in base64
Optional
String (Max length: 1000)
Base 64 encoded Document
This is to add any additional document in PDF/Microsoft Word in Base64 encoded format.
11.3
Additional_Infor mation
0..1
Additional Information
Optional
String (Max length: 1000)
Free text, remarks, identifiers, etc.
Any additional information, names, values, data etc. that is specific for the Supplier- Recipient transaction e.g. CIN, trade-specific information, Drug Licence Reg. No., FOB/CIF etc.
12.
E-way Bill Details
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for e-way Bill Details
12.1
Transporter_ID
0..1
Transporter ID
Optional
String (Length: 15)
29AADFV7589C1 ZO
Registration / Enrolment Number of the transporter
(This field is required if Part-A of E-waybill has to be generated)
12.2
Trans_Mode
0..1
Mode of Transportation
Optional
Enumerated List
1/2/3/4
Option to be provided based on mode of transport available on e- Way Bill Portal
1 for Road;
2 for Rail;
3 for Air;
4 for Ship (This field is required if Part-B of e-way bill is also to be generated)
12.3
Trans_Distance
1..1
Distance of Transportation
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 4)
200
Distance of Transportation
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
12.4
Transporter_Name
0..1
Transporter Name
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
Sphurthi Transporters
Name of the Transporter
12.5
Trans_Doc_No.
0..1
Transport Document Number
Optional
String (Max length: 15)
As/34/746
Transport Document Number
(This field is mandatory if mode of Transport is Rail or Air or Ship)
12.6
Trans_Doc_Date
0..1
Transport Document Date
Optional
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
Date of Transport document.
(This field is mandatory if mode of Transport is Rail or Air or Ship)
12.7
Vehicle_No.
0..1
Vehicle Number
Optional
String (Max. length: 20)
KA12KA1234 or KA12K1234 or KA123456 or KAR1234
Vehicle Registration Number
(This field is mandatory if mode of Transport is Road)
12.8
Vehicle_Type
0..1
Vehicle Type
Optional
Enumeration List
O / R
To mention nature of vehicle:
O: Over-Dimensional Cargo
R: Regular
(This field is mandatory if Part- B of e-way bill is also to be generated)
A 1.0
Ship To Details
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Annexure A 1.0: Ship To Details
Sr. No.
Parameter Name
Cardin ality
Description
Whether optional or mandatory
Field Specifications
Sample Value
Explanatory Notes
A.1.0.1
ShipTo_Legal_ Name
1..1
Ship To Legal Name
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
ABC-1 Ltd.
Legal Name of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.0.2
ShipTo_Trade_Name
0..1
Ship To Trade Name
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
XYZ-1
Trade Name of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
A.1.0.3
ShipTo_GSTIN
0..1
Ship To GSTIN
Optional
String (Length: 15)
36AABCT2223L1 ZF
GSTIN of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
A.1.0.4
ShipTo_Address1
1..1
Ship To Address1
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
Flat No. 2, Priya Towers, Omega Road, Srinivasa Nagar
Address 1 of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.0.5
ShipTo_Address2
0..1
Ship To Address2
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
Flat No. 2, Priya Towers, Omega Road, Srinivasa Nagar
Address 2, if any, of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to
A.1.0.6
ShipTo_Place
1..1
Ship To Place
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
Bangalore
Place (City/Town/Village) of entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.0.7
ShipTo_Pincode
1..1
Ship To Pincode
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 6)
560001
PIN code of the location to which the supplies are shipped to.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.0.8
Ship_To_State_ Code
1..1
Ship To State Code
Mandatory
Enumerated List
29
Code/State Code (as per GST System) to which the supplies are shipped to.
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Web appl/STATE_ENQ
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
10.6
Export_Duty_ Amount
0..1
Export Duty Amount
Optional
Number (Max Length: 12,2)
1200000.50
Amount of Export Duty in INR, if any, applicable (in case of invoices for export)
10.7
Supplier_Can_ Opt_Refund
0..1
Supplier Can Opt Refund
Optional
String (Length: 1)
Y / N
In case of deemed export supplies, this field is for mentioning whether supplier can exercise the option of claiming refund or not.
10.8
ECOM_GSTIN
0..1
e-Commerce Operator‘s GSTIN
Optional
String (Length: 15)
29ABCCR1832 C1CX
GSTIN of e-commerce operator, if supply is made through him/her.
11.
Additional_Sup porting_Docum ents
0..n
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Additional Supporting Documents
11.1
Additional_ Supportin g_Documents_ URL
0..1
Additional Supporting Documents URL
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
http://www.xyz. com/abc
This is to enter URL reference of additional supporting documents, if any.
11.2
Additional_ Supporting _ Documents_ base64
0..1
AdditionalSupp orting Document in base64
Optional
String (Max length: 1000)
Base 64 encoded Document
This is to add any additional document in PDF/Microsoft Word in Base64 encoded format.
11.3
Additional_ Information
0..1
Additional Information
Optional
String (Max length: 1000)
Free text, remarks, identifiers, etc.
Any additional information, names, values, data etc. that is specific for the Supplier-Recipient transaction e.g. CIN, trade-specific information, Drug Licence Reg. No., FOB/CIF etc.
12.
E-way Bill Details
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for e-way Bill Details
12.1
Transporter_ID
0..1
Transporter ID
Optional
String (Length: 15)
29AADFV7589 C1ZO
Registration / Enrolment Number of the transporter
(This field is required if Part-A of E-waybill has to be generated)
12.2
Trans_Mode
0..1
Mode of Transportation
Optional
Enumerated List
1/2/3/4
Option to be provided based on mode of transport available on e- Way Bill Portal
1 for Road;
2 for Rail;
3 for Air;
4 for Ship
(This field is required if Part-B of e-way bill is also to be generated)
12.3
Trans_Distance
0..1
Distance of Transportation
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 4)
200
Distance of Transportation
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
12.4
Transporter_Name
0..1
Transporter Name
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
Sphurthi Transporters
Name of the Transporter
12.5
Trans_Doc_No.
0..1
Transport Document Number
Optional
String (Max length: 15)
As/34/746
Transport Document Number
(This field is mandatory if mode of Transport is Rail or Air or Ship)
12.6
Trans_Doc_Date
0..1
Transport Document Date
Optional
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/07/2019
Date of Transport document.
(This field is mandatory if mode of Transport is Rail or Air or Ship)
12.7
Vehicle_No.
0..1
Vehicle Number
Optional
String (Max. length: 20)
KA12KA1234 or KA12K1234 or KA123456 or KAR1234
Vehicle Registration Number
(This field is mandatory if mode of Transport is Road)
12.8
Vehicle_Type
0..1
Vehicle Type
Optional
Enumeration List
O / R
To mention nature of vehicle:
O: Over-Dimensional Cargo
R: Regular
(This field is mandatory if Part-B of e-way bill is also to be generated)
A 1.0
Ship To Details
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Annexure A 1.0: Ship To Details
Sr. No.
 
Parameter Name
 
Description
Whether optional or mandatory
Field Specifications
Sample Value
Explanatory Notes
A.1.0.1
Ship To_Legal_ Name
0..1
Ship To Legal Name
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
ABC-1 Ltd.
Legal Name of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.0.2
Ship To_Trade_ Name
0..1
Ship To Trade Name
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
XYZ-1
Trade Name of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
A.1.0.3
Ship To_GSTIN
0..1
Ship To GSTIN
Optional
String (Length: 15)
36AABCT2223 L1ZF
GSTIN of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
A.1.0.4
Ship To_Address1
1..1
Ship To Address1
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
Flat No. 2, Priya Towers, Omega Road, Srinivasa Nagar
Address 1 of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.0.5
ShipTo_Address2
0..1
Ship To Address2
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
Flat No. 2, Priya Towers, Omega Road, Srinivasa Nagar
Address 2, if any, of the entity to whom the supplies are shipped to
A.1.0.6
Ship To_Place
1..1
Ship To Place
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
Bangalore
Place (City/Town/Village) of entity to whom the supplies are shipped to.
A.1.0.7
Ship To_Pincode
1..1
Ship To Pincode
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 6)
560001
PIN code of the location to which the supplies are shipped to.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.0.8
Ship_To_State_ Code
1..1
Ship To State Code
Mandatory
Enumerated List
29
Code/State Code (as per GST System) to which the supplies are shipped to.
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Webap pl/STATE_ENQ
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A 1.1
 
Dispatch From Details
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Annexure A 1.1: Dispatch From Details
Sr. No.
Parameter Name
Cardinality
Description
Whether mandatory or optional
Field Specifications
Sample Value
Explanatory Notes
A.1.1.1
Dispatch From_Name
1..1
Dispatch From Name
Mandatory
String (Max length:100)
XYZ-2
Name of the entity from which goods are dispatched.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.1.2
Dispatch From_ Address1
0..1
Dispatch From Address1
Optional
String (Max length: 100)
Building No. 4/2, Flat No. 3, Kakatiya Apartments, Vasanth Nagar
Address 1 of the entity from which goods are dispatched.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.1.3
Dispatch From_ Address2
1..1
Dispatch From Address2
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
Building No. 4/2, Flat No. 3, Kakatiya Apartments, Vasanth Nagar
Address 2 of the entity from which goods are dispatched.
A.1.1.4
Dispatch From_ Place
1..1
Dispatch From Place
Mandatory
String (Max length: 100)
Bangalore
Place (City/Town/Village) of the entity from which goods are dispatched.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.1.5
Dispatch From_ State_Code
1..1
Dispatch From State Code
Mandatory
Enumerated List
29
Code/State Code of the entity (as per GST System), from which goods are dispatched.
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Webap pl/STATE_ENQ
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.1.6
Dispatch From_ Pincode
1..1
Dispatch From Pincode
Mandatory
Number (Length: 6)
560087
Pincode of the locality of entity from where goods are dispatched.
(This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A 1.2
Item Details
1..n
 
Mandatory
 
 
Header for Annexure A 1.2: Item Details
Sr. No.
Parameter Name
Cardinality
Description
Whether mandatory or optional
Field Specifications
Sample Value
Explanatory Notes
A.1.2.1
Sl_No.
1..1
Serial Number
Mandatory
String (Max length: 6)
1,2,3
Serial number of the item
A.1.2.2
Item_Description
 
Item Description
Optional
String (Max length: 300)
Mobile
Description of the item
A.1.2.3
Is_Service
1..1
Service
Mandatory
String (Length: 1)
Y/N
Specify whether supply is service or not.
A.1.2.4
HSN_Code
1..1
HSN Code
Mandatory
String (Max length: 8)
1122
To enter applicable HSN / SAC Code of Goods / Service
A.1.2.5
Batch Details
0..1
 
Optional
Refer A 1.4
 
Some manufacturers may mention batch details (in Section A 1.4)
A.1.2.6
Barcode
0..1
Barcode
Optional
String (Max length: 30)
b123
Barcode, if any, of the item.
A.1.2.7
Quantity
0..1
Quantity
Optional
Number (Max length: 10,3)
10
The quantity of items to be mentioned in the invoice.
This is mandatory only in case of goods.
A.1.2.8
Free_Qty
0..1
Free Quantity
Optional
Number (Max length: 10,3)
99
Quantity of item(s), if any, given free of charge (FOC)
A.1.2.9
Unit_Of_ Measurement
0..1
Unit of Measurement
Optional
String (Max length: 8)
Box
The Unit of Measurement (UOM), if any, applicable on invoiced goods.
A.1.2.10
Item_Price
1..1
Item Price
Mandatory
Number (Max length : 12,3)
500.5
Price per unit item
A.1.2.11
Gross_Amount
1..1
Gross Amount
Mandatory
Number (Max length : 12,2)
5000
The gross price of an item (cost multiplied by quantity - rounded off to 2 decimal), exclusive of taxes.
A.1.2.12
Item_Discount_ Amount
0..1
Item Discount Amount
Optional
Number (Max length: 12,2)
10.25
Discount amount, if any, for the item.
A.1.2.13
Pre_Tax_Value
0..1
Pre-Tax Value
Optional
Number (Max length: 12,2)
99.00
If pre-tax value is different from taxable value, mention the pre-tax value and taxable values separately.
In some cases, the pre-tax value may be different from taxable value.
For example, where old goods are exchanged for new ones (e.g. new phone supplied for INR 20,000 along with exchange of old phone, then pre-tax value would be INR 20,000 and taxable value would be INR 24,000, assuming exchange value of old phone is 4,000.
Another example is in the case of real estate where pre-tax value may be different from taxable value.
A.1.2.14
Item_Taxable_ Value
1..1
Item Taxable Value
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 12,2)
5000
This is the value on which tax is computed. Value cannot be negative.
A.1.2.15
GST_Rate
1..1
GST Rate
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 3,3)
5
The GST rate, represented as percentage that applies to the invoiced item. It will be IGST rate or sum of CGST & SGST Rates.
A.1.2.16
IGST_Amt
0..1
IGST Amount
Optional
Number (Max Length: 12,2)
999.45
Amount of IGST payable per item (rounded off to 2 decimals). If IGST is reported, then CGST & SGST/UTGST will be blank. For taxable supplies, either IGST or CGST &SGST/UTGST should be reported.
A.1.2.17
CGST_Amt
0..1
CGST Amount
Optional
Number (Max Length: 12,2)
650.00
Amount of CGST payable per item (rounded off to 2 decimals).
If CGST is reported, then SGST/UTGST has to be reported and IGST will be blank.
A.1.2.18
SGST_UTGST Amt
0..1
SGST/UTGST Amount
Optional
Number (Max length: 12,2)
650.00
Amount of SGST/UTGST payable per item(rounded off to 2 decimals).
If SGST/UTGST is reported, then CGST must be reported and IGST will be blank.
A1.2.19
Comp_Cess_Rate _Ad_valorem
0..1
Compensation Cess Rate, Ad_Valorem
Optional
Number (Max length: 3,3)
2.5%
Ad valorem Rate of GST Compensation Cess, applicable, if any
A1.2.20
Comp_Cess_Amt _ Ad_Valorem
0..1
Compensation Cess Amount, Ad Valorem
Optional
Number (Max length: 12,2)
56.00
GST Compensation Cess amount, ad valorem (rounded off to 2 decimals) (based on value of the item)
A1.2.21
Comp_Cess_Amt _Non_Ad_ Valorem
0..1
Compensation Cess Amount, Non ad valorem
Optional
Number (Max length:12,2)
23.00
GST Compensation Cess amount, computed on the basis other than value of item (i.e. specific cess amount computed based on quantity, number etc.)
A1.2.22
State_Cess_Rate _ad_valorem
0..1
State Cess Rate, Ad Valorem
Optional
Number (Max length: 3,3)
1.5 %
Ad valorem Rate of State/UT Cess, applicable, if any
A1.2.23
State_Cess_Amt _Ad_Valorem
0..1
State Cess Amount, ad valorem
Optional
Number (Max length: 12,2)
43.00
State/UT Cess amount, ad valorem (based on value of the item)
A1.2.24
State_Cess_Amt _Non_Ad_ Valorem
0..1
State Cess Amount, non ad valorem
Optional
Number (Max length: 12,2)
12.00
State/UT Cess amount, computed on the basis other than value of item (i.e. specific cess amount computed based on quantity, number etc.)
A.1.2.25
Other_Charges_ Item_Level
0..1
Other Charges (item level)
Optional
Number (Max length: 12,2)
874.95
Any other charges applicable at item level.
These may not be part of taxable value, e.g. in case of pure agent reimbursement.
A.1.2.26
Purchase_Order_ Line_Reference
0..1
Purchase Order Line Reference
Optional
String (Max length: 50)
746/ABC/01
Reference of Purchase Order Line
A.1.2.27
Item_Total_Amt
0..1
Item Total Amount
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 12,2)
5000
The item total value that includes all taxes, cesses, as well as other charges.
However, this value excludes discount, if any.
A.1.2.28
Origin_Country_ Code
0..1
Code of Country of Origin
Optional
Enumerated List
DZ
This is to specify country of origin of the item, e.g. mobile phone sold in India could be manufactured in other country;
Code of country of export as per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 / Indian Customs EDI system (ICES).
List published and updated from time to time at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Webap pl/COUNTRY_ENQ
A.1.2.29
Unique_Serial_ Number
0..1
Unique Serial Number
Optional
String (Max length: 20)
553
Serial number, in case of each item having a unique number.
A.1.2.30
Product_ Attribute_Details
0..n
Optional
Refer A 1.5
 
Attribute details of product
A 1.3
Document Total Details
1..1
 
Mandatory
 
 
Header for Annexure A 1.3: Document Total Details
Sr. No.
Parameter Name
Cardinality
Description
Whether mandatory or optional
Field Specifications
Sample Value
Explanatory Notes
A.1.3.1
Taxable_Value_ Total
1..1
Total Taxable Value
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 14,2)
768439.35
This is the sum of the taxable values of all the items in the document.
A.1.3.2
IGST_Amt_Total
0..1
Total IGST Amount
Optional
Number (Max length : 14,2)
265.50
Total IGST amount for the invoice. Appropriate taxes based on rule will be applicable.
For example, either of CGST & SGST/UTGST or IGST will be mandatory.
As this is conditional mandatory, it is marked as ‘optional’
A.1.3.3
CGST_Am_ Total
0..1
Total CGST Amount
Optional
Number (Max length: 14,2)
65.45
Total CGST amount for the invoice.
Appropriate taxes based on rule will be applicable.
For example, either of CGST & SGST/UTGST or IGST will be mandatory.
As this is conditional mandatory, it is marked as ‘optional’
A.1.3.4
SGST_UTGST_ Amt_Total
0..1
Total SGST/UTGST Amount
Optional
Number (Max length : 14,2)
65.45
Total SGST/UTGST amount for the invoice.
Appropriate taxes based on rule will be applicable. For example, either of CGST & SGST/UTGST or IGST will be mandatory.
As it is conditional mandatory, it is marked as ‘optional’
A.1.3.5
Comp_Cess_ Amt_Total
0..1
Total Compensation Cess Amount
Optional
Number (Max length : 14,2)
24.95
Total GST Compensation Cess amount for the invoice (ad valorem as well as non-ad valorem)
A.1.3.6
State_Cess_Amt _Total
0..1
Total State Cess Amount
Optional
Number (Max length : 14,2)
5.45
Total State cess amount for the invoice (ad valorem as well as non-ad valorem)
A.1.3.7
Discount_Amt_ Invoice_Level
0..1
Invoice Level Discount Amount
Optional
Number (Max length: 14,2)
100.00
This is Discount Amount, if any, applicable on total invoice value
A.1.3.8
Other_Charges_ Invoice_Level
0..1
Other Charges (Invoice Level)
Optional
Number(Max length: 14,2)
200.00
This is Other charges, if any, applicable on total invoice value
A.1.3.9
Round_Off_ Amount
0..1
Round Off Amount
Optional
Number (Max length: 2,2)
31.21
This is round off amount of total invoice value
A.1.3.10
Total_Invoice_ Value_INR
1..1
Total Invoice Value in INR
Mandatory
Number (Max length: 14,2)
745249678.50
The total value of invoice including taxes/GST and rounded to two decimals maximum.
A.1.3.11
Total_Invoice_ Value_FCNR
0..1
Total Invoice Value in FCNR
Optional
Number (Max length: 14,2)
$5729.65
The total value of invoice in Additional Currency
A.1.3.12
Paid_Amount
0..1
Paid Amount
Optional
Number (Max length:14,2)
8463.50
The amount, if any, which has been paid in advance.
It must be rounded to maximum 2 decimals.
A.1.3.13
Amount_Due_
0..1
Amount Due
Optional
Number (Max length:14,2)
98789.50
The outstanding amount due for payment. It must be rounded to maximum 2 decimals.
A 1.4
Batch Details
0..1
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Annexure A 1.4: Batch Details
Sr. No.
Parameter Name
Cardinality
Description
Whether mandatory or optional
Field Specifications
Sample Value
Explanatory Notes
A.1.4.1
Batch_Number
1..1
Batch Number
Mandatory
String (Max Length: 20)
673927
Certain set of manufacturers may mention batch number details. (This field is mandatory only if this section is selected)
A.1.4.2
Batch_Expiry_ Date
0..1
Batch Expiry Date
Optional
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/11/2019
Expiry Date of the Batch, if any
A.1.4.3
Warranty_Date
0..1
Warranty Date
Optional
String (DD/MM/YYYY)
21/11/2019
Warranty date for the Item, if any.
A 1.5
Attribute Details of Item
0..n
 
Optional
 
 
Header for Annexure A 1.5: Attribute Details of Item
Sr. No.
Parameter Name
Cardinality
Description
Whether mandatory or optional
Field Specifications
Sample Value
Explanatory notes
A.1.5.1
Attribute_Name
0..1
Attribute Name
Optional
String (Max Length: 100)
Colour
Attribute Name of the item.
A.1.5.2
Attribute_Value
0..1
Attribute Value
Optional
String (Max Length: 100)
Red, green, etc.
Attribute Value of item.".

 

[F. No. CBEC-20/13/01/2019-GST]

(Pramod Kumar) 

Director, Government of India

Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide notification No. 3/2017-Central Tax, dated the 19th June, 2017, published vide number G.S.R. 610(E), dated the 19th June, 2017 and last amended vide notification No. 58/2020 - Central Tax, dated the 01st July, 2020, published vide number G.S.R. 426(E), dated the 01st July, 2020.