Generate E-way Bill India
Quick Summary
SIM integrates directly with India's government GST infrastructure, enabling businesses to generate GST-compliant documents — E-Invoices and E-Way Bills — without logging into government portals separately. All GST compliance features are specific to Indian GST regulations and apply only to GST-registered businesses in India.
What Is This Feature
D. Generating an E-Way Bill
What It Is
SIM integrates directly with India's government GST infrastructure, enabling businesses to generate GST-compliant documents — E-Invoices and E-Way Bills — without logging into government portals separately. All GST compliance features are specific to Indian GST regulations and apply only to GST-registered businesses in India.
When To Use This Feature
Who It Applies To
- E-Invoice (IRN): Mandatory for GST-registered businesses with annual turnover exceeding ₹5 crore, for all B2B transactions.
- E-Way Bill: Required when transporting goods valued above ₹50,000 anywhere in India (inter-state; intra-state rules vary by state).
Step-by-Step Flow
Flow — Generating an E-Way Bill
- Go to Settings → E-Way Bill and toggle it on.
- Enter GSTIN, GSP Username, and GSP Password, then tap Validate Seller GSTIN.
- Validate buyer GSTIN from Client section or directly from invoice.
- Create invoice with mandatory HSN code and measurement unit (UQC) for each product.
- Generate E-Way Bill from invoice directly, or from the E-Way Bill section later.
- If validation fails, correct mandatory fields and retry.
- After success, the generated bill appears in the E-Way Bill list.
Flow 1 — Create E-Way Bill (Two Ways)
- From E-Way Bill section: open E-Way Bill list → select invoice → generate.
- From invoice form: fill invoice details → tap Generate E-Way Bill (invoice auto-saves).
Flow 2 — Validate Client GSTIN (Two Ways)
- From Client section: open client → Validate GSTIN → submit details.
- From Invoice form: select client → edit client details → validate GSTIN.
Fields Explanation
Key Fields
| Field | Explanation |
|---|---|
| GSTIN | Your 15-digit GST Identification Number. Used to validate your business on the portal. |
| GSP | The authorized provider used by SIM: BVM IT Consultancy Services India Private Limited |
| GSP Username | Created on the e-invoice portal. Always prefixed with API_ (e.g., API_yourusername). |
| GSP Password | The password linked to your GSP username. Keep it secure. Update it in the app if changed on the portal. |
| Validate Seller GSTIN | Verifies your GSTIN against the government database and auto-fills your legal business name and address. |
Important: GSP credentials are completely separate from your regular GST portal login. They are used only for app-to-portal integration.
Key Rules for E-Way Bill
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Value threshold | Required for goods worth more than ₹50,000 being transported. |
| Timing | Must be generated before goods leave your premises. |
| Validity | 1 day per 200 km (or part thereof) for normal cargo vehicles. 1 day per 20 km for over-dimensional cargo. |
| Validation errors | If mandatory fields are missing, the system shows a specific error. Fix the flagged fields and retry — no penalty for failed attempts. |
Optional Settings
GSTIN Validation — Two Ways
A buyer's GSTIN can be validated from two places:
- From the Client section: Go to Clients → select the client → tap Validate GSTIN → enter details → validate.
- From the Invoice form: Select the client → tap the edit icon → enter GSTIN details → validate.
E-Way Bill Generation — Two Ways
- From the E-Way Bill section: Go to hamburger menu → Invoices → E-Way Bill → select an invoice → fill required details → Generate E-Way Bill.
- From the Invoice form directly: Fill invoice details → tap Generate E-Way Bill — the e-way bill form opens and the invoice is auto-saved simultaneously.
Underlying Concept (Accounting / Logic / Calculation)
Core GST Concepts
GSTIN (GST Identification Number): A 15-digit unique identifier assigned to every GST-registered business in India. It encodes the state code, the business's PAN number, and an entity type indicator. It is mandatory on all tax invoices.
GSP (GST Suvidha Provider): A government-authorized intermediary company that provides a secure API channel between third-party apps (like SIM) and the GST portal. A GSP allows SIM to submit and receive data from the GST system on behalf of the business. The GSP used by SIM is: BVMIT Consulting Services India Private Limited.
GSP Credentials (Username & Password): Separate from the regular GST portal login. Created specifically for API-based integration. Must be generated on the respective government portal (e-invoice or e-way bill) and then entered once in SIM. These credentials authorize SIM to act on behalf of the business on the GST portal.
API (Application Programming Interface): The technical communication layer between SIM and the government GST portal. The GSP username and password authenticate this connection.
IRP (Invoice Registration Portal): The government portal where B2B invoices are submitted and registered to receive an IRN.
IRN (Invoice Reference Number): A unique 64-character hash generated by the IRP for each registered B2B invoice. Once generated, the IRN is printed on the invoice along with a QR barcode and an acknowledgement number. An IRN confirms that the invoice has been officially registered with the GST system.
E-Invoice: A B2B invoice that has been registered with the IRP and assigned an IRN. The invoice itself is created in SIM; the IRN is obtained from the government portal via the GSP integration.
E-Way Bill (EWB): A digitally generated document required before transporting goods worth more than ₹50,000. It is submitted to the government e-way bill portal and contains details about the goods, origin, destination, and transporter. It must accompany the goods during transit.
Input Tax Credit (ITC): A mechanism that allows GST-registered businesses to reduce their GST liability by the GST they have already paid on their purchases. For a buyer to claim ITC, the seller must have issued a valid tax invoice with a proper IRN (for applicable cases).
Alternate Terms
Alternate Terms
| App Term | Also Known As |
|---|---|
| E-Invoice | Electronic Invoice, IRN Invoice, Tax Invoice with IRN |
| E-Way Bill | EWB, Electronic Way Bill, Goods Movement Document |
| GSTIN | GST Number, GST ID, Tax ID, GST Registration Number |
| GSP | GST Suvidha Provider, API Provider, GST Intermediary |
| IRP | Invoice Registration Portal, Government E-Invoice Portal |
| IRN | Invoice Reference Number, E-Invoice Number |
| HSN Code | Harmonised System Nomenclature, Tariff Code, Product Classification Code |
| UQC | Unique Quantity Code, Measurement Unit Code |
| ITC | Input Tax Credit, GST Credit, Tax Set-Off |
| Acknowledgement Number | ACK Number, Confirmation Number |