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Ecuador has fully implemented mandatory e-invoicing as part of its digital tax transformation. The government requires businesses across all sectors to issue electronic invoices to improve transparency, reduce fraud, and automate tax reporting. The country’s electronic invoicing model integrates with the national tax authority, ensuring real-time validation and compliance.
E-invoicing adoption in Ecuador has streamlined financial transactions, reduced administrative costs, and provided businesses with a more efficient invoicing process. Companies must generate and validate invoices through the tax authority’s system before they are legally recognized.
Regulatory authority
The Internal Revenue Service of Ecuador (SRI) manages e-invoicing compliance and enforcement.
E-invoicing requirements
Since 2022, all businesses must issue electronic invoices for taxable transactions. The requirement applies to B2B, B2C, and B2G transactions.
Accepted invoice formats
Invoices must be issued in XML format, following the SRI Factura Electrónica standard.
Transmission channels
Invoices must be submitted through the SRI system before being sent to customers or government agencies.
Digital signatures
Digital signatures are required to ensure authenticity and prevent fraud.
Archiving requirements
Invoices must be archived for at least five years to comply with Ecuadorian tax laws.
How B2B e-invoicing works in Ecuador
Businesses generate invoices in XML format, submit them for validation through the SRI system, and then issue them to customers.
How B2G e-invoicing works in Ecuador
Government suppliers must submit invoices through the SRI system, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
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