E-way Bill for Job Work

Job work is essentially the outsourcing of a portion of the manufacturing process to a third-party vendor/contractor. This means that a part of the manufactured goods are transported from the premises of the principal (the entity that assigns the task to the third party) to that of the job worker (the entity that takes the task and is responsible for getting it done). Often, such consignments have to cross state borders to reach the final destination. In such scenarios, the generation of an E-way bill is necessary.

There are four scenarios under which either of the concerned parties may be required to generate an E-way bill for job work. They are as follows.

• The principal sending the goods to the job worker
  

• The job worker directly sending the goods to the principal after completing the work
  

• The job worker sending the inputs back to the principal after job completion
  

• Finished goods directly being supplied to the end customer post job completion
  
  

Let us now take a look at these scenarios in detail and determine who is required to generate an E-way bill in each of those cases.

If the outsourcer is sending the goods to a job worker located in a different state, the former will compulsorily have to generate the E-way bill for job work as per the standard procedure. Even if the value of the goods is under ₹50,000, the outsourcer will need to generate an E-way bill for job work.

Once the task is completed by the job worker, the outsourcer tends to call back for the goods to their premises. Alternatively, they can ask the job worker to supply them directly to the end customers. If the job worker has an E-way bill Portal ID, they will need to generate the E-way bill to get them to the marketplace. If not, the outsourcer will need to generate the E-way bill for job work.

When the finished goods are supplied directly from the premises of the job worker to the end-user, it is mandatory that:

1. The job worker must be registered under section 25 of the GST Act, or;
   

2. The outsourcer must declare that the place of the job worker is his alternative place of business.
   
   

In case the job workers have themselves registered on the E-way bill Portal, they must generate the E-way bill for job work themselves. If not, the outsourcer must generate the E-way bill for the job work.

In such a scenario, the supplier of the principal will have to generate an E-way bill for job work.

To do so, all you will have to do is follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Log on to the E-way bill portal with your registered username and password.
   

2. Click on ‘Generate new E-way bill’.
   

3. Select your transaction type as ‘Job work’.
   
   

After that, you will be needed to provide your GST number, product description, delivery challan number, and other relevant information about your identity or the product to produce a job work e-way bill.

The following documents need to be furnished before sending goods for job work:

• Date and delivery number of the challan
  

• GSTIN, address, and name of the consignor and the consignee. GSTIN will need to be provided if any or both the parties are registered
  

• Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) code of the goods
  

• Quantity of the supplied goods
  

• Taxable value of such goods
  

• Applicable GST rate and the payable GST amount
  

• Place of supply
  

• Signature of the issuer
  

Documents to be Carried While Transporting Goods for Job Work

The following documents must be on the transporter while transporting goods for job work:

• Job work E-way bill copy
  

• Delivery challan
  

• Invoice copy in case the goods are being sent by the vendor of the principal to the job worker

The introduction of the E-way bill for job work has significantly streamlined the process of transporting goods between principals and job workers. By ensuring that both parties follow a clear and consistent set of guidelines, it reduces the chances of miscommunication and delays. Whether goods are being sent, returned, or delivered directly to customers, the E-way bill creates transparency and simplifies compliance. This ensures a smoother flow of goods across states while reducing the burden of documentation and manual errors, helping businesses remain efficient and compliant with GST regulations.