New Delhi, March 5 -- Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), the company that processes GST returns, has said that four private companies have been roped in to offer e-invoice registration services to businesses.

Four private companies -- Clear (formerly ClearTax), Cygnet Infotech, E&Y and IRIS Business Ltd have been empaneled by GSTN for providing these e-invoice registration services to all GST taxpayers of the country, GSTN said in a statement.

Fintech software as a service (SaaS) firm Clear said it has launched e-invoice registration service after it has received the license. GST Council had in 2021 allowed private participation in this segment. The government's idea is to strike partnerships between GSTN and industry players to off...