This e-book presents all the basic keys to help you manage electronic invoicing in Latin America.
e-Invoicing in Argentina
CAEElectronic Authorization Code
The origins of the electronic invoice in Argentina begin in 2009, but the massification of the electronic invoice did not begin until 2015 with General Resolution 3749. Currently, General Resolution 4290 makes the electronic invoice mandatory for all companies including “Monotributista” or freelancers.
Mandatory status
Since April 2019 the electronic invoice has been mandatory for all companies including freelancers, who can opt for issuing invoices electronically and not use tax controllers.Administrative transactions required
Companies must request the CAE (Código de Autorización Electrónico) from the AFIP.e-Signature
Not mandatory, although the user must authenticate through the webservices through a digital certificate.Print format
It must include a bar code and a QR code, enabling the invoice to be scanned by a standard phone camera or tablet with internet access to access to the invoice information.Fiscal control
A CAE (Electronic Authorization Code) must be inserted in the invoice, which is obtained after forwarding the XML document to the AFIP.Format
There is no set format. The issuer creates the document in the format agreed with the client, but must send the invoice issued in XML format using WebServices to the AFIP.Storage
Mandatory for issuers and recipients for a period of 10 years.Links of interest
http://www.afip.gob.ar/fe/
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