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e-Invoicing Mandatory from ₹5 Crore Turnover (1 April 2026): Who, What & How

Updated 2026-08-03 · By KyaTax · 6 min read · expert-explainer
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From 1 April 2026, e-invoicing is mandatory if your GSTIN/branch had aggregate annual turnover (AATO) above ₹5 crore in FY 2025-26 — a lower threshold that brings many more businesses into scope.

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new threshold (AATO)
1 Apr 26
effective date
IRN+QR
on every B2B invoice

What e-invoicing is

For B2B (and certain other) supplies, your invoice is reported to the Invoice Registration Portal, which returns a signed IRN and QR code. Only such reported invoices are valid for those transactions.

Get ready

🧮 Worked example

You run two GST registrations on one PAN: ₹3.2 crore + ₹2.1 crore in FY 2025-26.

Individually each is below ₹5 crore — but aggregate = ₹5.3 crore, which is above the limit. So e-invoicing applies to both GSTINs from 1 April 2026. Many businesses miss this because they check one GSTIN at a time.

👩‍💼 Expert view

Check turnover on a PAN basis, not per-GSTIN — that single mistake causes most "we didn't think it applied to us" cases. If you're near ₹5 crore, set up e-invoicing anyway; being ready early is cheaper than scrambling after a buyer rejects a non-IRN invoice.

⚠️ Please read: This article is general information based on laws and notifications current as of August 2026. It is not legal, tax, accounting or professional advice or opinion and must not be relied upon for any decision. Rules change frequently and their application depends on your specific facts. Verify the latest position and connect with a KyaTax expert or your advisor before acting.
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Not sure how this applies to you?

Rules change and the answer depends on your exact numbers. Get a qualified professional to review e-invoicing applicability for your business for your case — before you act.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if it applies?

Broadly, if aggregate turnover on your PAN crossed ₹5 crore in FY 2025-26, it applies from 1 April 2026. Turnover has nuances — confirm your figure.

Does it apply to B2C sales?

e-Invoicing primarily covers B2B and specified supplies; B2C has separate rules.

What if I miss issuing an e-invoice?

A required invoice without a valid IRN can be treated as non-compliant and affect your buyer's ITC. Fix your process before the deadline.

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