Clear starts GST e-invoicing generating services for large taxpayers

Firm says since the infrastructure is largely digital, it is simultaneously affordable, scalable, modern, secure and pervasive

Companies across the country can now generate their e-invoices under the goods and services tax (GST) on the invoice registration portal (IRP) launched by Clear (formerly ClearTax).

Earlier, companies could generate these invoices only on the NIC portal. However, GSTN had launched e-invoice registration services through private IRPs earlier this year, on the recommendation of the GST Council.

Four private companies--Clear, Cygnet, E&Y and IRIS Business Ltd--were empaneled by GSTN for providing these services. Of these, Clear has now launched its IRP services.

The government expects a large number of electronic invoices to be generated through private IRPs.

"Clear will