Automated retrieval of invoices from APP or FIRS?

amyersantiaye

Our understanding is that once supplier invoices have been transmitted to the FIRS via their access points, there will be an API available that facilitates the automated retrieval of invoices by the buyers access point to avoid a manual download process. Please can you confirm whether this API is already available? If not, please confirm whether there is a timeline for when this will be available?

If an API is not available, please confirm whether there is any guidance from FIRS on how reported invoices should be exchanges by trading parties or if this is left to the discretion of such parties?

SysAdmin

Dear amyersantiaye,

To assist you further, please confirm your role within the ecosystem.

nazmulfx

SysAdmin
Hi, i am a System Integrator. Developing FIRS e-invoicing system with ERPNext.

Same Question from me also. after issue an invoice by Supplier. does any api exists to auto fetch the invoices for Buyers??

amyersantiaye

SysAdmin We are a global invoicing service provider who will be leveraging a local APP to support our customers with the mandate. Our customers are looking for an automated retrieval mechanism to receive invoices from FIRS but our APP does not have this capability. Should all APP's be able to support this or is it a commercial decision.

SysAdmin

Dear nazmulfx,

The download endpoint can help with this. Please refer to the documentation here: https://einvoice.firs.gov.ng/docs/access-point-providers/download

SysAdmin

Dear amyersantiaye,

All APPs are expected to perform bidirectional roles. Hence, we advise you to explore the offerings of other Service Providers listed.

amyersantiaye

SysAdmin Thanks for your response! Would it be correct to say that all APPs should support sending and receiving of invoices but there is no legal obligation for tax payers to receive invoices from the APP as there is a mechanism of them to retrieve cleared invoices either from the seller directly or from the FIRS? Thanks in advance!

SysAdmin

Hello amyersantiaye

At the moment, the government is implementing the e-Invoicing mandate in phases, beginning with Large Taxpayers. Organisations may continue to exchange invoices through their existing traditional channels, particularly for those outside the Large Taxpayers category. However, once the nationwide rollout is completed, all taxpayers, regardless of size, will be required to exchange invoices exclusively through APP.

pm7

hi @SysAdmin

Please explain the process when MBS DEFAULT is our APP?

MBS to Confirm Invoice received from the Seller?
MBS to provide a list of invoices received/Buyer to retrieve list of invoices received? Endpoint?
Buyer utilizing download endpoint to retrieve and process individual invoices
Buyer to update invoice status to PAID when payment processed?

Many thanks

SysAdmin

Hello pm7,

Please note that the MBS default enables buyers to perform the following actions, in the order outlined below:

Receive invoices transmitted by the seller on their FIRSMBS portal.
Automatically confirm receipt of all invoices sent by the seller.
Download invoices using the designated download endpoint.
Update payment status for received invoices.

Kindly note that the limitation for MBS default is that taxpayers cannot initiate invoice exchange using the transmit endpoint.

amyersantiaye

SysAdmin Is there a finalised timeline for the e-invoicing mandate or if not, please can you confirm when this will be published?

SysAdmin

Dear amyersantiaye,

Please note that the rollout of the e-Invoicing Mandate in Nigeria is being implemented in phases, beginning with Large Taxpayers. The rollout plan for other taxpayer categories will be communicated and published as the implementation progresses.