When preparing or reviewing an invoice, it is essential to ensure that the invoiced concept is consistent with the company’s registered activity as stated in the CSF (Tax Status Certificate) filed with the IRS, as well as with the business purpose established in the articles of incorporation.
This is necessary to ensure transparency in the company’s operations and to allow for proper interpretation by the relevant government authorities.
Accordingly, if a company’s registered activity in the CSF indicates that it sells products, it should not issue invoices for the provision of services. Otherwise, the authority may presume that certain transactions are being concealed in order to avoid compliance with tax and labor obligations.
Likewise, if a company whose registered activity is the provision of services issues invoices for products, the authority may presume that tax obligations and labor responsibilities are being concealed.
It is important to ensure that all activities, operations, documents, invoices, and contracts are properly aligned and accurately reflect the company’s current business activities, as these may evolve over time, whether by expanding, changing, or decreasing in accordance with the company’s development.