Understanding the Eway Bill Portal

The Eway Bill portal (officially accessible at https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/) is a platform for taxpayers, transporters, and even unregistered citizens to generate, manage, and cancel Eway Bills. 

Exploring the Portal's Features

The Eway Bill portal offers information on its tabs like : 

·       Laws: This section provides access to relevant rules, forms, notifications, and circulars related to Eway Bills. You can find state-specific regulations under the "Rules" tab. Sample Eway Bill formats (EWB-01 to EWB-04, ENR-01, and INV-01) are available under the "Forms" tab. Stay updated with the latest government updates by checking the "Notification" and "Circular" options.

·       Help: Need assistance with the Eway Bill system? This tab offers a user manual, FAQs, video tutorials (CBTs), and advertisements. The FAQs, CBTs, and user manual can address most Eway Bill-related queries. Additionally, the "Tools" section provides utilities for bulk Eway Bill generation.

·       Search: Locate specific information using the search function. You can search for: 

o   Taxpayers by GSTIN

o   Transporters by GSTIN or transporter ID

o   Products/Services by HSN/SAC code or name

o   Distances between two pincodes

·       Contact Us: This tab provides regional contact details for the Eway Bill helpdesk.

·       Registration: New taxpayers, transporters, or even unregistered citizens can register on the portal through this section. It includes options for: 

o   Eway Bill Registration: Regular taxpayers can register using their GST Identification Number (GSTIN) and a registered mobile number.

o   Enrollment for Transporter: Transporters can register themselves to obtain a transporter ID for logging into the portal.

o   E-way Bill for Citizen: Unregistered citizens can generate Eway Bills without logging in.

·       Login: Registered taxpayers and transporters can access the Eway Bill portal using their username, password, and a captcha code.

Login Credentials

·       Username: Must be 8-15 characters long, including alphabets (A-Z), special characters (@, #, $, %, &, *), and numerals (0-9).

·       Password: Must be at least 8 characters long.

·       Captcha: Now enter the code displayed in the image to verify your login attempt.

Registration Process (Taxpayers/Registered Transporters)

1.      Visit the Eway Bill portal (https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/).

2.      Click on "E Way Bill Registration" under the "Registration" menu.

3.      Enter your GSTIN and captcha code, then click "Go."

4.      Then an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter and verify the OTP.

5.      Create a new User ID and password.

Registration Process (Unregistered Transporters)

1.      Visit the Eway Bill portal (https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/).

2.      Click on "Enrollment for transporters" under the "Registration" menu.

3.      Fill out the application form (sections 1-9) and click "Save."

4.      You will receive a 15-digit transporter ID. Share this ID with you clients for including it in the Eway Bill which will match it with the vehicle carrying the goods.

Services Offered by the Eway Bill Portal

·       Notifications Panel: Stay informed about updates on the GST portal and Eway Bills.

·       Statistics: View various tiles displaying the number of generated, rejected, or cancelled Eway Bills.

·       EWay Bill Tab: Generate new Eway Bills, manage vehicle details, update information, cancel Eway Bills, and more.

·       Consolidated EWB: Access functionalities like regeneration, bulk generation, and printing of Eway Bills.

·       User Management: Businesses can manage multiple branches and their Eway Bills.

·       Grievances: Access detention reports related to Eway Bills.

Documents Required for Eway Bill Login and Generation

·       Registered mobile number

·       Product details (description, HSN/SAC code, quantity)

·       Recipient details (name, address, GSTIN)

·       Tax invoice details (GST rate, taxable value)

·       Transporter