1. First, you need to register an account with the Electronic Taxation Bureau in official website, and you need real-name authentication;

2. If you are a self-employed person who transports goods, you need to log in as a natural person. If it is a company, you need to log in as an enterprise. Now, for example, the self-employed who transport goods need to log in as a natural person.

3. After logging in, click Tax-Matters Handling-General Electronic Invoice Issuing;

4. Click Add Invoice-Enter the information required in the interface.

The electronic invoice is:

Electronic invoice refers to a legal invoice form that is generated, stored, transmitted and managed electronically. Compared with traditional paper invoices, electronic invoices are more convenient, safe and environmentally friendly. Electronic invoices are usually sent by the invoice issuer to the buyer electronically, and the buyer can view, download and print the invoices on the electronic platform. Electronic invoices usually contain the same information as traditional paper invoices, such as invoice number, seller's name, buyer's name, commodity or service name, quantity, unit price, amount, tax rate, etc. Different from traditional paper invoices, electronic invoices usually have security measures such as digital signature, time stamp and invoice verification code to ensure the authenticity and legality of invoices. Electronic invoice has been widely used in the world, and many countries and regions have incorporated it into the tax management system. By using electronic invoices, enterprises can improve the efficiency of invoice management, reduce costs, reduce paper waste and make contributions to environmental protection.

To sum up, to apply for an electronic invoice, you first need to register an account with the Electronic Taxation Bureau in official website, and you need real-name authentication; If you are a self-employed person who transports goods, you need to log in as a natural person. If it is a company, you need to log in as an enterprise. Now, for example, the self-employed who transport goods need to log in as a natural person. After logging in, click Tax-Matters Handling-General Electronic Invoice Issuing; Click Add Invoice-Enter the information required in the interface.

Legal basis:

Article 14 of the Electronic Commerce Law of the People's Republic of China

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.