The validity period of electronic invoice is within 1 month from the date of invoicing. Electronic invoices have the same legal effect as paper invoices, both of which are issued by the tax bureau, and have national unified coding and anti-counterfeiting technology. Electronic invoices are easy to save, query and read, which is helpful to save resources and protect the environment. Invoice records the name, quantity and price of products or services, which is the basis of accounting and tax management.

Specification for the use of electronic invoices:

1. Issue electronic invoices: After providing goods or services, enterprises or individuals can issue electronic invoices through the electronic invoice system recognized by the tax bureau;

2. Transmission of electronic invoices: electronic invoices can be directly sent to the buyer by electronic means such as e-mail or downloaded through the invoice management platform;

3. Verification of electronic invoice: The payee can verify the authenticity by scanning the QR code on the electronic invoice or entering the invoice code and number on the official platform;

4. Preservation of electronic invoices: electronic invoices should be preserved within the tax inspection period stipulated by the state;

5. Electronic invoice reimbursement: individuals or enterprises holding electronic invoices can make reimbursement with electronic invoices, and the reimbursement process is similar to that of paper invoices;

6. Electronic invoice voiding: If the invoice is incorrectly issued, it will be voided through the electronic invoice system within the specified time after issuance.

To sum up, electronic invoices are valid within 1 month from the date of invoicing, and have the same legal effect as paper invoices. They are issued by the tax bureau, equipped with unified coding and anti-counterfeiting technology, which facilitates electronic management, is conducive to resource conservation and environmental protection, records the detailed information of transactions, and plays an important role in accounting and tax management.

Legal basis:

Measures of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Invoice Management

Article 19

Units and individuals that sell goods, provide services and engage in other business activities collect money from foreign operations, and the payee shall issue invoices to the payer; Under special circumstances, the payer will issue an invoice to the payee.

Article 20

All units and individuals engaged in production and business activities shall ask the payee for invoices when purchasing goods, receiving services and paying other business expenses. When obtaining the invoice, you are not allowed to change the name and amount.