Dian offers a free electronic billing service | National

After the approval of Decree 2242 of 2015, it was made explicit that As of January 1, 2019, the issuance of electronic invoices is an obligation for all companies in charge of VAT and that they charge more than $ 116 million a year.

Therefore, the National Tax and Customs Department, Dian, announced that the service "Dian Free Billing" is now published, through which taxpayers can easily generate invoices, debit memos, electronic credit notes and invoices contingency, furthermore make shipping to your customers.

This free platform creates a standard format for generating invoice in XML and other standard formats related to the billing process.

It also generates the electronic signature ronic and / or digital, which guarantees the integrity and authenticity of the electronic invoice.

This service was put to the test by a pilot of 20 microenterprises, carried out until last May.

"One of the main benefits for users is their free access. Any entrepreneur can use it to easily create his catalog of customers and products, generate invoices from a PC or mobile device, debit and credit notes, digitally sign them and send them to their customers. Dian Control Management

Similarly, the service allows the recording of electronic invoices in accordance with the requirements established by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism in the Register of Electronic Invoices, Refel, and makes The purpose of

Also the service allows to have a graphic representation of the electronic bill for those who do not receive the standard electronic format, with graphic elements such as QR codes.

The Director of Supervision Management remembers that according to the law, the microenterprise is the one that has a maximum of 10 workers or the total badets for a maximum value of 50 0 minimum legal monthly wage in force and small business is the one with a maximum of 50 workers or total badets for a maximum value of 5,000 smmlv

Benefits

* The electronic invoice simplifies the accounting and administrative processes, which translates into a greater efficiency for businesses.

* Cost reduction: The electronic process is fast, reduces errors and eliminates the use of paper. In addition, it generates savings in shipping costs, reduces missed payments and interest on arrears, thus improving the relationship with customers.

* Process Automation: Increased efficiency in vendor invoice receipt processes, reducing processing and validation errors.

* Increased efficiency: Improved relationship with business partners (customers and suppliers), through the efficient, secure and standardized exchange of electronic documents.