Country Guide · Americas
Argentina
Covered by Complyance
Covered by Complyance
Argentina was a Latin American pioneer: mandatory electronic invoicing for virtually all VAT-registered taxpayers (including freelancers, exporters, SMEs) since 2015. Invoices require AFIP-issued authorization codes (CAE), with QR/barcode validation and monthly summary reporting.
E-invoicing
Status
Mandatory
Format
XML (Comprobante Electrónico), with mandatory CAE authorization code and QR code (per RG 4892/2020 updates).
Infrastructure
AFIP web services (WSFE / WSMTXCA) or AFIP portal.
Model
Clearance model. Invoice must be authorized and receive CAE before being issued to the customer.
E-reporting
Status
Mandatory
Format
Structured XML transmitted in real time to AFIP for authorization.
Scope & deadline
Monthly submission via AFIP system.
More info
Tax authority
AFIP (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos)
Archiving period
10 years minimum retention for tax documentation.
E-signature
Digital certificate required for authentication when using web services. Electronic signature embedded via AFIP authorization process. CAE acts as official validation code.
Regulation
RG 2485/2008 (initial framework)
RG 3749/2015 (massification of e-invoicing)
RG 4290/2018–2019 expansions
RG 4892/2020 (mandatory QR code)
Subsequent updates expanding scope by taxpayer category
Note: We gather our information from government sources and do our best to keep it current. If there are any new updates, we'll make sure to reflect them here as soon as possible.
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