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Ecuador

Covered by Complyance

Americas

E-invoicing

Status

Mandatory

Format

SRI Factura Electrónica XML, digitally signed, and authorized by SRI (QR access key).

Infrastructure

SRI online validation platform; invoices must be sent within 24–72 hours of generation

Model

Clearance—SRI validates and signs invoice before delivery.

E-reporting

Status

Real-time invoice-level reporting is built into the e‑invoicing system; no separate VAT return required per transaction.

Format

Invoice data flows via structured XML; validated by SRI.

Scope & deadline

Immediate and continuous reporting upon authorization.

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Tax authority

Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI) manages invoice issuance and validation.

Archiving period

Mandatory 7 years for both issuers and recipients. Digital retention allowed; access must be ensured.

E-signature

Advanced electronic signature (AES)—PKI‑based certificate mandatory.

Regulation

Implemented via Resolution NAC-DGERCGC18‑00000233 and others; phased expansion since 2015—full national mandate from 2022.

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