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E-Way Bill and E-Invoicing in TallyPrime: An Andhra Pradesh Setup Guide
Picture a wholesaler in Vizag, loading a truck with ₹80,000 worth of stock bound for a dealer in Vijayawada.
At the checkpost, an officer asks for the e-way bill, and there isn’t one. The truck sits there while the dealer keeps calling to ask where the delivery went.
Back at the office, the accountant is fighting a separate fire. A buyer’s accountant has just rejected an invoice, since it has no IRN and no QR code — which means no Input Tax Credit on their end, and a same-day redo on yours.
Two problems, one root cause: treating e-way bill and e-invoicing in TallyPrime as an afterthought instead of a built-in part of billing.
It usually happens for a few simple reasons:
The e-way bill or e-invoicing feature was never switched on in TallyPrime.
The team assumed Andhra Pradesh’s limit matched a neighboring state’s higher one.
TSS lapsed quietly, and no one noticed until a delivery got stuck.
If any of this sounds close to home — or you’d rather fix it before it happens — this guide is for you. It covers the exact limits for Andhra Pradesh, and how to set both features up in TallyPrime, step by step.
GST compliance uses a lot of short forms. Here’s what each one means, in plain words.
IRN (Invoice Reference Number): A unique code the government gives your invoice once it checks and approves it.
IRP (Invoice Registration Portal): The government website that checks your invoice and issues the IRN.
AATO (Aggregate Annual Turnover): Your total yearly sales, added up across every GST number under your PAN.
GSTIN: Your business’s GST registration number.
HSN Code: A code that identifies what type of product you’re selling, for tax purposes.
GSP (GST Suvidha Provider): A company, like Tally, that’s allowed to connect your software directly to government GST systems.
Keep this list handy. We’ll use these terms through the rest of the guide.
E-Way Bill Limit in Andhra Pradesh
E-way bill limits aren’t the same across India, since several states raised their local limit while others stuck with the central government’s default.
Movement Type
Andhra Pradesh Limit
Inter-state (AP to another state)
₹50,000
Intra-state (within AP)
₹50,000
Compare that to other states:
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Punjab, Bihar: raised their in-state limit to ₹1 lakh.
Andhra Pradesh: stays at the central government’s standard limit of ₹50,000, for both in-state and out-of-state moves.[1]
So if you move goods worth over ₹50,000 anywhere in AP, or out of the state, you need an e-way bill — and that includes stock transfers between godowns, not just sales.
One more AP detail: turnover above ₹5 crore means you need a full 6-digit HSN code on the e-way bill. Below that, a 4-digit code works.
Do You Need E-Invoicing?
E-invoicing kicks in once your AATO crosses ₹5 crore, in any year since 2017-18. Cross it once, and the rule stays with you for good — even if turnover drops later.
For a full breakdown of who’s covered, exemptions, and the PAN-wise calculation, see our complete GST e-invoice guide.
The short version for AP business owners:
Below ₹5 crore? E-invoicing stays optional, for now.
Many Vizag and Vijayawada wholesalers are closing in on this number fast.
Set up TallyPrime early. Don’t wait until you’re forced to.
How to Set Up E-Invoicing in TallyPrime
Setup takes about 10 minutes, once you have your IRP login ready.
Step 1: Register on the E-Invoice Portal
Register your GSTIN on the government’s e-invoice portal first. Note down your login details — you’ll need them inside Tally.
Step 2: Turn On GST and E-Invoicing
Open your company and press F11 (Features).
Set Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST) to Yes.
In the GST Details screen, find the e-invoicing section.
Set e-Invoicing Applicable to Yes and enter the start date.
Step 3: Connect Your IRP Credentials
Enter your IRP username and password when Tally asks. This lets TallyPrime talk to the IRP on its own.
You won’t need to upload files by hand anymore.
Step 4: Generate Your First E-Invoice
Go to Gateway of Tally > Vouchers > F8 (Sales).
Fill in the party, stock items, quantity, and rate as usual.
On save, Tally asks: “Provide e-Invoicing details?” Select Yes.
The invoice goes to the IRP. It returns with an IRN and QR code in seconds.
How to Set Up E-Way Bill in TallyPrime
The setup looks a lot like e-invoicing, with one extra step: registering on a second portal.
Step 1: Create Your E-Way Bill API User
Register on the e-way bill portal. Set up an API user and choose Tally India Pvt Ltd as your GSP.
Already have e-invoice API credentials? You can often reuse them here.
Step 2: Enable the Feature in TallyPrime
Press F11 and confirm GST is enabled.
In GST Details, set e-Way Bill applicable to Yes.
Set your start date and threshold value. For AP, this is ₹50,000.
Turn on Applicable for interstate if you ship outside AP.
Press Ctrl+A to save.
Step 3: Generate the E-Way Bill
TallyPrime supports e-way bills for sales, purchase, delivery note, credit note, and debit note vouchers. Save your voucher and confirm the prompt.
Tally handles the file format and upload for you.
Generating Both Together From One Invoice
Here’s the part that saves the most time: you don’t need two separate steps to get both documents out.
Open your sales invoice and press F12 (Configure).
Set Send e-Way Bill details with e-Invoice to Yes.
One save now reports your invoice to the IRP and raises the e-way bill together.
This matters most if you’re a wholesaler moving stock in bulk. Running multiple godowns? Our guide on TallyPrime Cloud hosting for wholesale businesses covers how staff can raise these documents from any branch.
Why TSS Matters for AP Businesses
Here’s something a lot of shop owners miss: e-way bill and e-invoicing don’t run on a one-time Tally license alone. They need an active Tally Software Service (TSS) subscription, which keeps TallyPrime connected to the IRP and the e-way bill portal.
Let that subscription lapse, and both features quietly stop working — often with no warning until a delivery gets stuck at a checkpost.
Full cost and renewal steps are in our guide on how to renew Tally TSS. Worth reading before your subscription expires, not after.
Not sure your TallyPrime is set up right for AP’s e-way bill and e-invoicing rules?
AtTally Sofper can check your setup and fix it remotely. No office visit needed.
Most of the trouble we see at AtTally traces back to one of these five slip-ups, so it’s worth checking your own setup against them.
Using the wrong threshold. Some owners assume the ₹1 lakh limit from other states applies here. It doesn’t. AP stays at ₹50,000.
Missing HSN codes. Stock items without a valid HSN code get rejected by the IRP.
Letting TSS lapse. Offline billing still works. But e-invoicing and e-way bill generation stop the moment TSS expires.
Forgetting the interstate flag. Ship outside AP? Turn on “Applicable for interstate,” or the option won’t show up right.
Selecting “Services” instead of “Goods.” The e-way bill option only shows up when Type of Supply is set to Goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the e-way bill limit in Andhra Pradesh?
₹50,000. This applies to both moves within AP and moves out of the state. AP has not raised this limit like some other states have.
Does AP have a higher e-way bill limit like Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra?
No. States like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra raised their in-state limit to ₹1 lakh. Andhra Pradesh follows the central government’s ₹50,000 limit for all moves.
How do I set up e-way bill for my AP business in TallyPrime?
Press F11, enable GST, then set e-Way Bill applicable to Yes in GST Details. Enter ₹50,000 as your threshold and save with Ctrl+A.
Do I need e-invoicing if my shop only operates within Andhra Pradesh?
Location doesn’t decide this — turnover does. If your AATO crosses ₹5 crore in any year since 2017-18, e-invoicing applies, no matter which state you operate in.
Can I generate e-way bill and e-invoice together in TallyPrime?
Yes. Turn on both features, then set “Send e-Way Bill details with e-Invoice” to Yes under F12. One save does both jobs.
What HSN code length applies for AP businesses?
If your turnover is above ₹5 crore, use a 6-digit HSN code. Below that, a 4-digit code is enough.
Do I need TSS for e-way bill generation in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. TSS keeps TallyPrime connected to the government’s e-way bill servers. Without it, the feature stops working, even though offline billing keeps going.
Is an e-way bill needed for goods moved between Vizag and Vijayawada?
Yes, if the consignment value is above ₹50,000. This counts as an intra-state move within AP, so the standard ₹50,000 limit applies.
Why doesn’t the e-way bill option show up in my TallyPrime invoice?
Check two things. Type of Supply may be set to Services instead of Goods. Or e-Way Bill applicable in F11 GST Details isn’t turned on yet.
Can a cloud-hosted TallyPrime generate e-way bills for AP businesses?
Yes. The feature is tied to your GSTIN and TSS, not the machine it runs on. It works the same on cloud-hosted Tally as on a local desktop.
AtTally Sofper: Local Support for GST Compliance in TallyPrime
We’re AtTally Sofper Pvt. Ltd., an authorized Tally partner in Andhra Pradesh. We have offices in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Vijayawada.
For e-way bill and e-invoicing setup, we help with:
Enabling and configuring GST features correctly the first time
Fixing IRP or e-way bill connection errors
TSS renewal, so your compliance features never stop mid-billing
Cloud hosting setup for wholesalers generating many e-invoices daily
We offer online and remote support, so most setup and troubleshooting doesn’t need an office visit.
Getting close to the e-invoicing threshold? Tired of e-way bill errors at the counter? Reach out to our team. We’ll check your TallyPrime setup and fix what’s broken.
E-Way Bill and E-Invoicing in TallyPrime: An Andhra Pradesh Setup Guide
Picture a wholesaler in Vizag, loading a truck with ₹80,000 worth of stock bound for a dealer in Vijayawada.
At the checkpost, an officer asks for the e-way bill, and there isn’t one. The truck sits there while the dealer keeps calling to ask where the delivery went.
Back at the office, the accountant is fighting a separate fire. A buyer’s accountant has just rejected an invoice, since it has no IRN and no QR code — which means no Input Tax Credit on their end, and a same-day redo on yours.
Two problems, one root cause: treating e-way bill and e-invoicing in TallyPrime as an afterthought instead of a built-in part of billing.
It usually happens for a few simple reasons:
If any of this sounds close to home — or you’d rather fix it before it happens — this guide is for you. It covers the exact limits for Andhra Pradesh, and how to set both features up in TallyPrime, step by step.
What We Cover
Quick Glossary: The Short Forms You’ll See
GST compliance uses a lot of short forms. Here’s what each one means, in plain words.
Keep this list handy. We’ll use these terms through the rest of the guide.
E-Way Bill Limit in Andhra Pradesh
E-way bill limits aren’t the same across India, since several states raised their local limit while others stuck with the central government’s default.
Compare that to other states:
So if you move goods worth over ₹50,000 anywhere in AP, or out of the state, you need an e-way bill — and that includes stock transfers between godowns, not just sales.
One more AP detail: turnover above ₹5 crore means you need a full 6-digit HSN code on the e-way bill. Below that, a 4-digit code works.
Do You Need E-Invoicing?
E-invoicing kicks in once your AATO crosses ₹5 crore, in any year since 2017-18. Cross it once, and the rule stays with you for good — even if turnover drops later.
For a full breakdown of who’s covered, exemptions, and the PAN-wise calculation, see our complete GST e-invoice guide.
The short version for AP business owners:
How to Set Up E-Invoicing in TallyPrime
Setup takes about 10 minutes, once you have your IRP login ready.
Step 1: Register on the E-Invoice Portal
Register your GSTIN on the government’s e-invoice portal first. Note down your login details — you’ll need them inside Tally.
Step 2: Turn On GST and E-Invoicing
Step 3: Connect Your IRP Credentials
Enter your IRP username and password when Tally asks. This lets TallyPrime talk to the IRP on its own.
You won’t need to upload files by hand anymore.
Step 4: Generate Your First E-Invoice
How to Set Up E-Way Bill in TallyPrime
The setup looks a lot like e-invoicing, with one extra step: registering on a second portal.
Step 1: Create Your E-Way Bill API User
Register on the e-way bill portal. Set up an API user and choose Tally India Pvt Ltd as your GSP.
Already have e-invoice API credentials? You can often reuse them here.
Step 2: Enable the Feature in TallyPrime
Step 3: Generate the E-Way Bill
TallyPrime supports e-way bills for sales, purchase, delivery note, credit note, and debit note vouchers. Save your voucher and confirm the prompt.
Tally handles the file format and upload for you.
Generating Both Together From One Invoice
Here’s the part that saves the most time: you don’t need two separate steps to get both documents out.
This matters most if you’re a wholesaler moving stock in bulk. Running multiple godowns? Our guide on TallyPrime Cloud hosting for wholesale businesses covers how staff can raise these documents from any branch.
Why TSS Matters for AP Businesses
Here’s something a lot of shop owners miss: e-way bill and e-invoicing don’t run on a one-time Tally license alone. They need an active Tally Software Service (TSS) subscription, which keeps TallyPrime connected to the IRP and the e-way bill portal.
Let that subscription lapse, and both features quietly stop working — often with no warning until a delivery gets stuck at a checkpost.
Full cost and renewal steps are in our guide on how to renew Tally TSS. Worth reading before your subscription expires, not after.
Not sure your TallyPrime is set up right for AP’s e-way bill and e-invoicing rules?
AtTally Sofper can check your setup and fix it remotely. No office visit needed.
Talk to Our Team
Common Mistakes AP Shop Owners Make
Most of the trouble we see at AtTally traces back to one of these five slip-ups, so it’s worth checking your own setup against them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the e-way bill limit in Andhra Pradesh?
₹50,000. This applies to both moves within AP and moves out of the state. AP has not raised this limit like some other states have.
Does AP have a higher e-way bill limit like Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra?
No. States like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra raised their in-state limit to ₹1 lakh. Andhra Pradesh follows the central government’s ₹50,000 limit for all moves.
How do I set up e-way bill for my AP business in TallyPrime?
Press F11, enable GST, then set e-Way Bill applicable to Yes in GST Details. Enter ₹50,000 as your threshold and save with Ctrl+A.
Do I need e-invoicing if my shop only operates within Andhra Pradesh?
Location doesn’t decide this — turnover does. If your AATO crosses ₹5 crore in any year since 2017-18, e-invoicing applies, no matter which state you operate in.
Can I generate e-way bill and e-invoice together in TallyPrime?
Yes. Turn on both features, then set “Send e-Way Bill details with e-Invoice” to Yes under F12. One save does both jobs.
What HSN code length applies for AP businesses?
If your turnover is above ₹5 crore, use a 6-digit HSN code. Below that, a 4-digit code is enough.
Do I need TSS for e-way bill generation in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. TSS keeps TallyPrime connected to the government’s e-way bill servers. Without it, the feature stops working, even though offline billing keeps going.
Is an e-way bill needed for goods moved between Vizag and Vijayawada?
Yes, if the consignment value is above ₹50,000. This counts as an intra-state move within AP, so the standard ₹50,000 limit applies.
Why doesn’t the e-way bill option show up in my TallyPrime invoice?
Check two things. Type of Supply may be set to Services instead of Goods. Or e-Way Bill applicable in F11 GST Details isn’t turned on yet.
Can a cloud-hosted TallyPrime generate e-way bills for AP businesses?
Yes. The feature is tied to your GSTIN and TSS, not the machine it runs on. It works the same on cloud-hosted Tally as on a local desktop.
AtTally Sofper: Local Support for GST Compliance in TallyPrime
We’re AtTally Sofper Pvt. Ltd., an authorized Tally partner in Andhra Pradesh. We have offices in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Vijayawada.
For e-way bill and e-invoicing setup, we help with:
We offer online and remote support, so most setup and troubleshooting doesn’t need an office visit.
Getting close to the e-invoicing threshold? Tired of e-way bill errors at the counter? Reach out to our team. We’ll check your TallyPrime setup and fix what’s broken.
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