Where is the electronic invoice (ordinary invoice) code?

The invoice number can usually be found on the front of the invoice. The invoice number is located in the "Invoice Number" of the invoice. Invoice number generally includes invoice code, invoice number and invoice verification code. Electronic invoice is the product of the information age. Like ordinary invoices, it is issued by the tax bureau to merchants, and the invoice number is uniformly coded throughout the country.

How to query the authenticity of electronic invoices;

(1) Inquiring about the authenticity of electronic invoices on the website of State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic of China:

1. Log on to the national VAT invoice inspection platform in State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic of China, China:

2. Enter the invoice code, invoice number, invoice date, check code and verification code, and click "Check". Note: The above information is in the upper right corner of the electronic invoice;

3. You can see the invoice inspection details of this electronic invoice. You can select Print or Close to complete this electronic invoice check.

To sum up, the codes and numbers of electronic invoices usually appear at the head and bottom of the invoice, and some electronic invoice issuing units will mark the invoice codes and numbers in the upper right corner or the upper left corner of the invoice. However, the specific location and format may be different due to different regions and billing software. It is recommended to refer to the instructions of local tax authorities or billing software to determine the specific location.

Legal basis:

Electronic Commerce Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 14

When selling goods or providing services, e-commerce operators shall issue purchase vouchers or service documents such as paper invoices or electronic invoices according to law. Electronic invoices and paper invoices have the same legal effect.