GSTN has issued an advisory on changes required to be implemented for mandatory capture of “Ship to GSTN” and Voluntary closure of E-Way bills

GSTN has issued an advisory on 17th June 2026 to inform stakeholders of the corresponding changes introduced in the following features namely, (i) e-Invoice API, (ii) e-Way Bill by IRN API, (iii) EWB Closure API  – to enable the implementation of mandatory capture of Ship-to GSTIN and Voluntary Closure of e-Way Bills.

These changes are available in the Sandbox environment for testing and will be implemented in the Production environment from 1 August 2026 (effective date). Stakeholders are advised to undertake necessary system changes and testing before the effective date.

Earlier on 21st May 2026, GSTN has issued an advisory stating that the following enhancements will be made in the E-Way Bill portal:

1. Mandatory Capture of “Ship To GSTIN” in Bill-To/Ship-To Transactions
   • In cases involving Bill-To/Ship-To scenarios, the field relating to the “Ship To GSTIN” shall now be captured as a mandatory data element during e-Way Bill generation.
   • Where the consignee is an unregistered person, the value “URP” shall be entered in the “Ship To GSTIN” field.
2. Introduction of Voluntary e-Way Bill Closure Facility
   • A new e-Way Bill Closure facility has been introduced in the e-Way Bill system on voluntary basis to enable closure of the e-Way Bill once delivery of goods is completed.
   • The e-Way Bill may be closed by – a) Supplier b) Recipient c) Transporter involved in the transaction d) Driver or authorized person whose mobile number has been provided for closure.

With reference to these enhancements, please refer the advisory link for further instructions on the required changes that needs to be implemented in your system before the effective date – Advisory on Changes Introduced in e-Invoice API, e-Way Bill by IRN API and Voluntary Closure of e-Way Bill

Source: GSTN