Government compliance – Ecuador
Government compliance - Ecuador
E-Invoicing
Current mandates
Ecuador has mandatory electronic invoicing for all taxpayers, including non-residents meeting specific thresholds.
- Businesses must generate XML invoices, obtain authorization from the Internal Revenue Service (SRI), and use a digital signature for authenticity.
- E-invoices should be sent to the SRI within 24 hours, and taxpayers must store both the XML file and the SRI acceptance message.
- The e-invoicing system in Ecuador requires businesses to register with the SRI, obtain a digital signature, and send invoices in a specific XML format.
- The e-invoicing process involves creating the invoice, signing it with a digital signature, sending it to the SRI, and delivering the authorized invoice to the buyer.
- There are six types of electronic documents that taxpayers can issue, including invoices, liquidations of purchases, credit notes, debit notes, reference guides, and withholding statements.
- Electronic invoices must be signed with an Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) to ensure authenticity and integrity.
- Each electronic document must include a unique access code for identification and authorization.
- The printed representation of electronic receipts must adhere to specific format requirements, including a barcode following GS1-128 international standards.
Our partner integrations ensure that you are compliant with the requirements for e-invoicing in Ecuador. Our certified partners pull invoice information from Cloudbeds and allow you to generate invoices within their system that comply with the technical requirements of the SRI, including applying the electronic signature.
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Disclaimer: Please note that this is for information purposes only. It does not constitute a legally binding document so you should also consult your local requirements.
