Colombia Introduces New E-Invoicing Rules and Electronic Document Specifications

• Colombia has published Resolution 165/2023 updating e-invoicing rules
• The resolution introduces version 1.9 of the sales e-invoice technical specifications and version 1.0 of the equivalent electronic document technical specifications
• Taxpayers can now issue various equivalent electronic documents in addition to sales invoices, credit and debit notes
• There are 12 new e-document types that will replace current paper documents
• Implementation timeline:
• By February 1, 2024, all taxpayers under e-invoicing obligations must update their systems
• By February 3, 2024, large taxpayers must issue POS tickets electronically
• By March 1, 2023, other taxpayers under the obligation to declare income tax must issue POS tickets electronically
• By April 1, 2024, taxpayers not under the obligation to declare income tax and others must issue POS tickets electronically
• From May 1, 2024 to August 1, 2024, gradual implementation of all other electronic equivalent documents
• Businesses must adapt their systems to comply with the updated technical specifications and issue equivalent documents electronically
• Taxpayers have the choice to issue a sales e-invoice or an equivalent e-document for a transaction, but electronic issuance and clearance by the DIAN is required for both types.

Source: fonoa.com

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