Ecuador
Live since August 2014
Mandate Overview
The mandate
Ecuador operates a mandatory e-invoicing regime managed by the Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI). Comprobantes Electrónicos became mandatory from August 1, 2014 for large taxpayers, with phased extensions reaching full coverage of all VAT taxpayers by November 2022. Every Comprobante must be digitally signed by the issuer and authorized by SRI through real-time online clearance, or via offline mode with subsequent authorization within 72 hours. The document covers facturas, notas de crédito, retenciones, guías de remisión, and liquidaciones de compra.
Timeline
Key milestones
Comprobantes Electrónicos mandatory for special taxpayers (Grandes Contribuyentes)
Mandate extended to a broader range of VAT taxpayers
Universal mandate for all RUC-registered businesses
New schema versions and stricter authentication standards
Flowie Coverage
How Flowie supports Ecuador
Flowie generates Comprobantes Electrónicos XML ready for SRI clearance. Local certification partners are typically required for SRI web-service integration, digital signature provisioning (token-based ECDSA), and the online/offline clearance modes.
FAQ
Common questions
When does Ecuadorian e-invoicing apply to my company?
What's the difference between online and offline clearance?
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