Do I need to print QR Code on the invoice?

Yes, you are required to print the QR code on the invoice if you are a taxpayer who is liable to generate e-invoices under the e-invoicing system. The QR code contains information about the invoice, such as the IRN, the taxpayer's GSTIN, the buyer's GSTIN, the goods and services supplied, and the price. The buyer can scan the QR code to verify the authenticity of the invoice and to get more information about the transaction.

If you do not print the QR code on the invoice, you may be liable for penalties under the GST law. The penalties may range from ₹500 to ₹10,000 per invoice.

Here are some of the benefits of printing the QR code on the invoice:

• It helps to verify the authenticity of the invoice.
• It provides more information about the transaction to the buyer.
• It can help to reduce fraud and errors.

If you are not sure how to print the QR code on the invoice, you can contact your software provider or the GST helpline.

Here are some of the ways to print the QR code on the invoice:

• You can use a software program that is specifically designed for generating e-invoices.
• You can use a third-party service that generates e-invoices.
• You can manually generate the QR code and print it on the invoice.

If you choose to manually generate the QR code, you can use a QR code generator. There are many free and paid QR code generators available online.

Once you have generated the QR code, you can save it as an image file. You can then print the image file on the invoice.

It is important to make sure that the QR code is legible and that it is printed in a location on the invoice where it will not be damaged.