- Implementation of E-Invoicing: The Dominican Republic’s Government issued Decree 587-24, regulating key aspects of Law No. 32-23 on electronic invoicing, which aims to enhance tax collection and streamline administrative procedures for corporate taxpayers.
- Timeline for Adoption: The decree establishes a phased timeline for mandatory electronic invoicing based on taxpayer categories:
- Large national taxpayers: Required to comply by January 15, 2024.
- Large local and medium-sized taxpayers: Required to comply by May 15, 2025.
- Small taxpayers, micro-taxpayers, and unclassified taxpayers: Required to comply by May 16, 2026.
- Types of Electronic Tax Documents: The regulation defines various electronic tax documents, including electronic credit invoices, consumption bills, debit notes, and special regimes, all identified by a unique numerical sequence starting with the letter “E.”
- Requirements for Participation: Taxpayers must be registered, up to date on tax obligations, and possess a digital certificate to issue electronic invoices. They also need software to generate these documents, which can be developed in-house or obtained from certified providers.
- Impact on the Digital Economy: The adoption of e-invoicing positions the Dominican Republic as a leader in the Caribbean and aligns it with successful models from other Latin American countries, promoting competitiveness and improving the quality of corporate tax audits.
Source Edicom
