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Invoice requirements in Colombia

Use this Colombia profile as a research and drafting aid. It separates stored reference data from current legal advice and shows when its sources were last reviewed.

Evidence reviewed 30/08/2026

The recorded review is within the 90-day publication window. Transaction details can still change which rules apply.

IVA reference data for Colombia

The country pack stores these date-filtered headline references. They are not a rate decision for a particular product, customer, place of supply or subdivision; check the evidence status and authority links.

Stored standard reference
19%
Other stored reduced references
5%

Identifiers to check in Colombia

NIT
The pack calls the tax identifier NIT. Add the relevant seller or buyer identifier when registration and transaction rules require it.
Company register
Registro Unico Tributario (RUT) - DIAN

Draft defaults for Colombia

Reference currency
COP
Display number format
1.234,56 (point for thousands, comma for decimals)
Display date format
for example 2026-09-11

Invoice drafting checklist for Colombia

These are practical prompts for preparing a draft, not a declaration that every field is legally mandatory in every Colombia transaction. Buyer type, registration, value, supply and document type can change the required fields.

Seller identity
Check the legal or trading name, address and identifiers relevant to the seller.
Buyer identity
Check which buyer name, address and tax identifiers the transaction requires.
Document reference
Use an identifiable invoice number or other reference appropriate to the document type.
Relevant dates
Record the issue, supply and payment dates that apply to the transaction.
Goods or services
Describe each line and check whether quantity, unit, classification or supply location is needed.
Tax treatment
Record the applicable tax basis, rate, amount, exemption or reverse-charge note after verifying it.
Amounts and currency
Check line amounts, adjustments, net, tax and payable totals and identify the currency.
Payment and delivery details
Add the agreed payment instructions and confirm whether a structured format or delivery channel is required.

E-invoicing in Colombia

The registry contains an e-invoicing record for Colombia. Treat it as a research starting point and verify its scope, dates, format and delivery channel from the cited evidence. A generic file export is not proof of national-platform acceptance.

Review the Colombia e-invoicing record

Colombia invoice questions

Which invoice details should I check in Colombia?

Start with seller and buyer identities, document number and dates, line descriptions and amounts, tax treatment, totals, currency and payment details. Whether each field is legally required in Colombia depends on the parties, supply, registration and document type.

What IVA rate should I use in Colombia?

The stored Colombia profile lists 19% as a reference standard IVA rate. It is not a transaction-level calculation; verify the evidence date, category, place of supply and any regional rules before using it.

How do I check e-invoicing in Colombia?

FreeBillGen has an e-invoicing research record for Colombia. Verify its buyer scope, thresholds, dates, format and delivery channel against the cited evidence; a generic UBL or CII export is not a validated national profile.

Create a Colombia invoice draft

Seed the free editor with the Colombia profile, reference currency and stored standard IVA rate where available. Every value stays editable, and the generator repeats the evidence warning before you use it.

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Evidence sources for Colombia

Evidence reviewed 30/08/2026

This profile is a drafting and research aid, not tax or legal advice and not a compliance certificate. Confirm the current requirements for your exact transaction with the relevant authority or adviser.