SHIP TO GSTN NOT MENTIONED ON INVOICE

[HITESH DEDHIA]

As per CGST Rule 46 in case of Bill to Ship to Transaction,

* Name, Address & GSTN of Bill to Party Required

* Only Address of Ship to Party is required (in RULE 46 there is no Requirement of GSTN of Ship to Party)

* GST officer During Transit is asking for penalty 200% for not mentioning GSTN of Ship to Party.

Issue:

1. Whether GSTN of Ship to Party is mandatory.

2. Customer (Bill to Party) is asking to mention his name on Ship to Party Column and C/o Name of Ship to Party and address of Ship to Party.

3. If we are not mentioning GSTN of Ship to Party in software then on E INVOICE it shows URP. (Un Registered Person). GST officer during transit having objection on URP (How big Companies are URP - asking supplier for concealing information.

Any Solution on Above

Thanks.

AI Summary

Is 'Ship to Party' GSTN Mandatory on Invoices? CGST Rule 46 Clarifies Requirements for 'Bill to Ship to' Transactions. A discussion on a forum addresses the issue of whether the GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Number) of the 'Ship to Party' is mandatory on invoices during 'Bill to Ship to' transactions, as per CGST Rule 46. A GST officer imposed a penalty for not including the GSTN. One suggestion is to list the GSTN of the 'Bill to Party' as the recipient, with the 'Ship to Party' address. It is advised to seek professional assistance for legal defense if objections arise during transit. The discussion clarifies that the GSTN requirement depends on the recipient's registration status.