e-invoice improvements. Sep 08

1. Selection of Stat Boards' and Schools' GeBiz Purchase Orders
   
   For procurements made by Stat Boards and Schools after 17 Nov 08, suppliers will be able to select the GeBiz PO id from the drop-down list during invoice submission. However, for procurements made by these entities before 17 Nov 08, suppliers will have to continue indicating the PO id in the description field.
   
   For procurements made by Ministries, suppliers will be able to select the GeBiz PO id from the drop-down list irregardless of whether the procurement was made before or after 17 Nov 08.
   
   

2. Display of agencies' sub-Business Units with three levels of hierarchy
   
   This can provide greater clarity in terms of hierarchy of the agencies and hence minimise the possibility submission of e-invoices to the wrong department.
   
   
3. Ensure GST registration number is provided for GST-registered vendor
   
   This validation check will be performed by our system at the point of invoice submission. It will help to ensure that your e-invoices are in compliance with IRAS GST Act.
   
   
4. Updates of sub-Business Units with effect from 15 Sep 08
   
   There are some addition / deletions to the list of sub-Business units. Please click here to obtain the latest listing.
   
   Please also note that the department governing schools have been renamed from ‘SCF01 – Schools’ to ‘All Govt & Aided Schools’.
   
   

5. Allow vendors with factoring arrangements to submit e-invoices
   
   A new feature to allow selection of factoring arrangement will be introduced in Oct 08.