E-invoicing compliance and regulatory updates - Uruguay

Electronic Invoicing in Uruguay

Is e-invoicing mandatory in Uruguay ?

In Uruguay, electronic invoices are known as Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Electronic Tax Receipts. Dirección General Impositiva (DGI) is the tax authority that manages transmitting, receiving, and preserving e-invoices.

The DGI introduced e-invoicing mandate for Business-to-Business (B2B) gradually, and set out a schedule to determine when and what types of companies and taxpayers should begin issuing e-invoicing. The timeline began in 2016 and was due to end in 2019. As of 1 December, 2020, Uruguay’s regulation requires companies that invoice more than 305,000 UI (approx. EUR 6.500) to create an electronic invoice, CFE.

To participate in the CFE system, taxpayers must first register with DGI and meet tax requirements. An electronic signature and validation by the DGI is required before sending and must include the bar code. A number is issued for each invoice and reported to the DGI. Once the receipt is received, the invoice can be sent to the recipient.


Want to learn more about e-Invoicing compliance?

Download our Global e-invoicing and Tax Compliance fact sheet here for more information.

Electronic Invoicing in Uruguay

Is e-invoicing mandatory in Uruguay ?

In Uruguay, electronic invoices are known as Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Electronic Tax Receipts. Dirección General Impositiva (DGI) is the tax authority that manages transmitting, receiving, and preserving e-invoices.

The DGI introduced e-invoicing mandate for Business-to-Business (B2B) gradually, and set out a schedule to determine when and what types of companies and taxpayers should begin issuing e-invoicing. The timeline began in 2016 and was due to end in 2019. As of 1 December, 2020, Uruguay’s regulation requires companies that invoice more than 305,000 UI (approx. EUR 6.500) to create an electronic invoice, CFE.

To participate in the CFE system, taxpayers must first register with DGI and meet tax requirements. An electronic signature and validation by the DGI is required before sending and must include the bar code. A number is issued for each invoice and reported to the DGI. Once the receipt is received, the invoice can be sent to the recipient.


Want to learn more about e-Invoicing compliance?

Download our Global e-invoicing and Tax Compliance fact sheet here for more information.

Archiving

Both senders and receivers must preserve the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) (e-invoices) for at least 5 years.


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Basware Services

Basware provides an e-invoicing-compliant setup in Uruguay. Our solution ensures a smooth and efficient implementation for our customers.


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Interoperability

Basware currently has no connection to any interoperability partners in Uruguay.

Our advice

Many Latin American countries have adopted an invoice clearance model, including Uruguay.

For buyers with a significant volume (over 500 received invoices on a monthly basis) Basware can provide a solid solution to automate the invoice receiving process by connecting to the government SAT environment through Basware solution.

We advise automating the invoice receiving process by connecting to the governmental platform through the Basware Network.

For customers with smaller volumes, Basware recommends using CloudScan with Basware validation.


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Electronic Invoicing in Uruguay

Is e-invoicing mandatory in Uruguay ?

In Uruguay, electronic invoices are known as Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Electronic Tax Receipts. Dirección General Impositiva (DGI) is the tax authority that manages transmitting, receiving, and preserving e-invoices.

The DGI introduced e-invoicing mandate for Business-to-Business (B2B) gradually, and set out a schedule to determine when and what types of companies and taxpayers should begin issuing e-invoicing. The timeline began in 2016 and was due to end in 2019. As of 1 December, 2020, Uruguay’s regulation requires companies that invoice more than 305,000 UI (approx. EUR 6.500) to create an electronic invoice, CFE.

To participate in the CFE system, taxpayers must first register with DGI and meet tax requirements. An electronic signature and validation by the DGI is required before sending and must include the bar code. A number is issued for each invoice and reported to the DGI. Once the receipt is received, the invoice can be sent to the recipient.


Want to learn more about e-Invoicing compliance?

Download our Global e-invoicing and Tax Compliance fact sheet here for more information.