You can use your registered GSTIN to verify your business and register on Bharat Connect directly through TallyPrime. To know more, click here.
Registration is required because, after registering on Bharat Connect, you can generate a B2B ID, a unique identifier that enables you to securely exchange invoices and payment details with your parties.
To register on the Bharat Connect platform, your business must be verified as valid and active. In TallyPrime, this verification is currently done using your existing GSTIN details.
The GST verification OTP is sent to the mobile number registered on the GST portal. This is essential to confirm business ownership during registration. If you cannot access this number, you will need to update it on the GST portal.
During registration, your GSTIN, PAN, mobile number, and e-mail ID are added to the platform. All this information is fully encrypted and securely stored in the Bharat Connect platform.
No. As per Bharat Connect guidelines, this is not supported. A B2B ID created during registration is linked to the specific application through which it is generated. Therefore, you cannot manage the transactions of that B2B ID from a different ERP software.
A B2B ID is a unique identifier for your business on the Bharat Connect platform. It enables your business network to recognise you and securely exchange data through Bharat Connect.
You can create your B2B ID using meaningful business-related information such as your company name, initials, branch name, or state code. Since this ID is publicly visible, it’s best to avoid including personal or sensitive details like mobile numbers, bank account numbers, or other private identifiers.
Once created, the B2B ID is used across the Bharat Connect platform for all business-to-business data exchanges, ensuring your transactions and communications are correctly mapped to your organisation.
Search Businesses
You can search your parties B2B IDs using identifiers such as GSTIN, PAN, or mobile number.
Yes. You can share invoices and payments with any business registered on Bharat Connect, regardless of the accounting software they use.
Yes, Bharat Connect for Business is an interoperable network. It works with all platforms that are currently integrated with Bharat Connect for Business, even if your counterpart is not using TallyPrime.
More platforms will be added over time. To view the platforms supported for Bharat Connect for Business, click here.
You can search for your customer or supplier directly from TallyPrime. You can do so by one of the following ways:
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Using the Search & Update option in Bharat Connect
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From the Party Master, using their GSTIN or business details.
If they have already enabled Bharat Connect for Business, then their B2B ID will appear in the search results, and you can update the same in the Party Ledger.
If they have not enabled the plug-in yet, then you can invite them directly from TallyPrime via email or share the Bharat Connect onboarding link to help them get started.
Send Invoices
You can send invoices with vendors registered on the Bharat Connect platform. Simply create the voucher in TallyPrime as you normally do, and then send it directly with the respective vendors through TallyPrime. To know more, click here.
You can share invoices with comprehensive details, including e-way bills, e-invoices, export information, shipping details, and more.
In Bharat Connect, the invoice lifecycle begins when the supplier shares an invoice with the buyer. As a buyer, you need to accept the invoice and then share the payment details against it. The supplier reviews these details and accepts them. Once the full payment is received and acknowledged by the supplier, the invoice lifecycle is completed, and the invoice is moved to Closed Invoices.
Send Payments
If payment vouchers have already been created in your books, you can edit the voucher to add the Bharat Connect invoice reference. Once added, you can share these payments with your suppliers.
Supplier and Buyer – Status Actions
As a supplier, you can close an invoice once payment is received, write off invoices that are non-recoverable, or cancel an invoice if the order is cancelled.
On the Bharat Connect platform, you can cancel a rejected invoice to close its lifecycle. If you still want to share it with the buyer, you will need to create a new invoice with the correct details.
As a buyer, you can accept an invoice, after which payment details can be shared against it. You may return an invoice if you want the supplier to make corrections and resend it. You can also reject an invoice if the order is cancelled or the invoice does not match your records.
General Information
No, installing or enabling the Bharat Connect for Business Plug-in does not affect your Company data.
You don’t need to perform data migration when installing the plug-in, as it integrates directly with your TallyPrime application.
Onboarding to Bharat Connect is free. You can install the plug-in and start using its features.
You can deactivate your Bharat Connect registration to pause invoice exchange and access to your parties data. You may reactivate it anytime to resume using the platform.
No, it does not disrupt the current workflow. It will simplify the process with assisted voucher creation and payment tracking reports.
No, onboarding to Bharat Connect is optional. However, it provides collaboration features that help businesses save time, reduce manual follow-ups, and improve payment cycles.
Since data security is a top priority, all data transfers across the platform are protected through encryption, user authentication, and authorisation.
With the Bharat Connect plug-in, you can also share non-GST transactions and payments, and benefit from an auto-filled experience that makes voucher entry quicker and easier.
No, Bharat Connect does not support this. However, after proper authentication, any B2B ID created in TallyPrime can be used across other companies and licenses.
Yes. You can access the Bharat Connect plug-in from outside India. However, your company must be registered with an Indian address and have a valid GSTIN/UIN to register on the Bharat Connect platform.
To share an invoice through Bharat Connect, certain mandatory fields must be filled with valid data. You can check the reason for rejection in the Rejected by Bharat Connect report. Verify details such as the party address, item HSN and GST rates, and party B2B ID before resubmitting.
When setting up the Bharat Connect plug-in, the first step is to enable Bharat Connect in TallyPrime, link your mobile number with your Tally.NET ID, and accept the terms and conditions. The linked mobile number is used for OTP verification whenever you log in to Bharat Connect in TallyPrime. This two-factor authentication ensures the privacy and security of your online business transaction data.
No, there are no extra charges for using Bharat Connect for Business. You just need to have a TallyPrime license and valid TSS to use the plug-in. If there are any changes to pricing in the future, we will communicate well in advance.
As per BBPS (Bharat Bill Payment System) Data Security Requirements, TLS version 1.3 is mandatory. Client TLS version. 1.3 and above are supported in Windows 10, version 22H2, Windows Server 2022, Windows 11, version 21H2, Windows 11, version 22H2, Windows 11, version 23H2, Windows Server 2025, Windows 11, version 24H2. This ensures all your data exchanges are fully encrypted and secure.
