In Uruguay, certification applies to the software used to issue e-Receipts and other electronic fiscal documents, not to the POS application itself. Before production use, the software must pass testing and homologation with the Tax Authority to prove that it can generate XML documents, apply digital signatures, communicate with the TA, process responses, and support compliant fiscal operations. I... Read more

Uruguay’s e-Receipt, or e-Ticket, is the main electronic fiscal document used for B2C and final-consumer sales under the country’s mandatory fiscalization system. It must be generated by certified software, digitally signed, linked to CAE-authorized numbering, verifiable through a QR code, and properly transmitted, stored, corrected, and archived according to Tax Authority rules. Uruguay’s f... Read more

Uruguay uses a software-based fiscalization system based on electronic fiscal documents, known as CFE, administered by the Tax Authority. Most VAT taxpayers must issue fiscal documents electronically, using certified software that generates XML documents, applies digital signatures, manages CAE numbering authorization, and communicates electronically with the Tax Authority. Before issuing documen... Read more

The document gives a general and fiscalization overview of Uruguay, as well as valid fiscal documents obligatory to use in this country. Read more

It is a detailed reference document that aims to define the full set of legal, regulatory, technical, and procedural requirements for operating in a fiscal environment. It covers every compliance obligation necessary for POS systems, retailers, and software developers. Read more

The Q&A document is an essential resource that provides clear answers to the most frequently asked questions in retail. It saves valuable time by consolidating complex information into a practical and accessible format. Prepared by our team of experienced experts, it addresses key issues such as document types, business processes, registration process and the applicable laws and regulations. Read more

The purpose of this document is to emphasise the most important fiscalization characteristics in Uruguay and requirements regarding receipts, invoices, return policies, online sales, record keeping, cash registers, VAT recording, penalties and store registration. Read more