Odoo electronic invoicing in Colombia¶
Odoo Invoicing is your trusted partner for safe, efficient, and legally compliant e-invoicing solutions tailored to meet Colombia’s regulatory requirements and fully compatible with the guidelines established by the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN).
Legal framework for e-invoicing in Colombia¶
Colombia has implemented mandatory e-invoicing for most businesses to enhance tax compliance and improve transparency. Key elements include:
Factura Electrónica: Mandatory for B2B, B2C, and B2G transactions, requiring compliance with DIAN's technical specifications.
Integration with DIAN: All electronic invoices must be submitted to DIAN for validation, where they are assigned a unique CUFE authorization code.
Adoption of XML Standards: Colombian e-invoicing uses XML as the standard format for electronic invoices, ensuring interoperability and standardized reporting.
Compliance with Colombian e-invoicing regulations¶
Odoo Invoicing simplifies the complexities of e-invoicing compliance in Colombia, offering tailored features:
Supported formats: Odoo supports Factura Electrónica in DIAN-compliant XML formats, including legally required CUFE codes and additional fields for B2B, B2C, and B2G transactions.
Secure storage and retrieval: In compliance with Colombia’s six-year mandatory storage requirement, Odoo provides tamper-proof invoice archiving, ensuring easy access for audits or inspections.
Automatic tax calculation and reporting: Odoo automates tax calculations for VAT (IVA) and other applicable taxes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with DIAN’s tax reporting standards.
Disclaimer
This page provides a general overview of Colombian e-invoicing regulations and how Odoo supports compliance with DIAN requirements. It is not intended as legal or tax advice. We recommend consulting with a tax advisor or legal professional familiar with Colombian e-invoicing regulations to ensure compliance tailored to your specific business needs.