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Introduction  \n2. Electronic invoice  \n3. Support channels  \n1. Introduction  \nIntroduction  \nElectronic invoicing becomes compulsory in the Public Sector  \nLaw 25/2013, of December 27 , to Promote electronic invoicing and creation of invoice accounting in the Public Sector, regulates the obligation to supply electronic invoicing in public administration from January 15 , 2015  \nThe e. FACT service of the Open Administration Consortium of Catalonia (AOC) is the general entry point of electronic invoices of Catalonia  \nPaper bill vs electronic bill   \nPaper bill:  \nGeneratIon of the bill and printing  \nBilling and invoice delivery by postal box  \nThe recipient representative of the invoice receives the invoice, reviews and countsit, and processes the payment  \nArchiviving  \ninvoice  \nAgency  \nThe invoice is available for audits and / or tax inspections  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Electronic invoicing: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>1 | | 2\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  | | | | | \u003Cbr>3\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Tax Agency\u003Cbr>The recipient receives thee-invoices, reviews and validates them, and processes the payment\u003Cbr>Archiving of electronic invoicing and information about its validity\u003Cbr>If necessary,\u003Cbr>delivered electronically to the Tax Agency\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n| Generatation of einvoices signed with a recognized certificate |  |  | Invoice delivery by electronic media |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nKey points   \n• The whole process is done through a computer • The seller has no need to keep the documents signed or tablet, not necessary to print the bill electronically, the matrix is enough  \n• Same accounting process in electronic paper • The buyer must keep the electronic bill and the validation of it  \nAdvantages of electronic invoicing   \nErrors reduction  \nAccounting and administration are automatic  \nBetter efficiency in  \nprocesses  \nERP integration  \nOptimizing cash  \nFinancial resources (factoring and confirming)  \nelectronic invoice  \nCost reduction  \nReduce costs compared to paper documents, such as postage and handling  \nBetter management and   \ncontrol  \nReal-time information Reduces management time The process is faster Decision making more agile  \n2.  \nElectronic invoice  \n\"An electronic invoice is a tax document generated by electronic means and in an electronic form, which replaces the physical document in paper, but retains its same legal value with a safety not observed in the paper bill. \"  \nHow secure legality and security?  \nDigital Certificate:  \nIt keeps the legality as an advanced electronic signature based on a digital certificate that guarantees its authenticity and integrity  \nEDI:  \nCould be sent by electronic means and relates customers with suppliers  \nFormat of electronic invoicing   \nElectronic invoices that are sent to Public Administration (Law 25/2013 scope) must be submitted in XML format, according to Facturae model, versions 3 .2 or 3 .2 . 1 and be signed with advanced electronic signatures based on a digital certificate recognized (specifications XAdES ) .  \nXML*  \nEDIFACT gif  \n* This format allows greater interoperability  \ndoc txt  \nxls html  \njpg  \nimportant   \n• Invoices that do not comply with the scheme Facturae wil be rejected  \n[http://www.facturae.gob.es/](http://www.facturae.gob.es/)  \n• Only extensions published in MINETUR MINHAP are accepted: postal, tourism and travel, channeled essential services: water, electricity and gas  \nExtensions that do not meet the requirements published in MINETUR and MINHAP will be rejected  \n[http://www.facturae.gob.es/formato/Paginas/extensiones-formato.aspx](http://www.facturae.gob.es/formato/Paginas/extensiones-formato.aspx)  \nAmong companies the legislation allows the use of different formats as long as the content of the document is the legally required for any bill.","cbCaieIJdT96pKrR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieIJdT96pKrR","pdf",551490,"English","# Introduction\n## Electronic invoicing becomes compulsory in the Public Sector\n# Electronic invoice\n## Paper bill vs electronic bill\n## How secure legality and security\n## Format of electronic invoicing\n# Support channels","[{\"question\":\"What legal framework makes electronic invoicing compulsory for the public sector in Catalonia?\",\"answer\":\"Law 25/2013, of December 27, regulates the obligation to supply electronic invoicing in public administration from January 15, 2015.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the main entry point for electronic invoices in Catalonia?\",\"answer\":\"The e.FACT service of the Open Administration Consortium of Catalonia (AOC) is the general entry point of electronic invoices.\"},{\"question\":\"What formats and requirements must electronic invoices meet to be accepted?\",\"answer\":\"Invoices sent to Public Administration must be submitted in XML format according to the Facturae model (versions 3.2 or 3.2.1) and signed with advanced electronic signatures based on a recognized digital certificate using XAdES; invoices not complying with the Facturae scheme are rejected.\"}]","Guidelines for Issuing Electronic Invoices - to the Government of Catalonia and the Public Sector | PDF",1790011902,7]