Does Odoo support AFIP e-invoicing?

Yes. Odoo 19 includes native AFIP integration via WSFEv1 and WSFEX web services. Invoices receive CAE codes directly from AFIP.

What is a CAE in Argentine invoicing?

CAE (Codigo de Autorizacion Electronico) is the authorization code from AFIP that validates each electronic invoice. It includes an expiration date and is printed on the invoice.

How does Odoo handle Argentine perception taxes?

Configure IIBB perception/retention taxes per province as separate tax entries. Rates vary by jurisdiction (ARBA, AGIP, etc.) and must be updated as provinces change rates.

Odoo for Argentina: AFIP E-Invoice Guide (2026)

Argentine E-Invoicing with AFIP

Argentina's AFIP (Administracion Federal de Ingresos Publicos) mandates electronic invoicing for all registered taxpayers. Odoo 19 includes Argentine localization with direct AFIP web service integration.

IVA Tax Setup

# Argentine IVA (Impuesto al Valor Agregado):
# Standard rate: 21%
# Reduced: 10.5% (construction, technology, food staples)
# Increased: 27% (telecom, gas, electricity for commercial)
# Exempt: health, education, financial services
# Not taxed: exports (0%)

# IVA categories (Responsabilidad):
# Responsable Inscripto (RI): full IVA
# Monotributista: simplified regime
# Exento: exempt from IVA
# Consumidor Final: end consumer

AFIP Document Types

# Electronic invoice types:
# Factura A: RI to RI
# Factura B: RI to Consumidor Final/Monotributo
# Factura C: Monotributo to any
# Factura E: Export invoices
# Nota de Credito A/B/C
# Nota de Debito A/B/C

# AFIP web services:
# WSFEv1: domestic invoices
# WSFEX: export invoices
# WSAA: authentication service

AFIP Integration

# Setup requirements:
# 1. Digital certificate from AFIP
# 2. CUIT (tax ID): XX-XXXXXXXX-X
# 3. Punto de Venta: authorized billing point
# 4. Certificate linked to Punto de Venta

# Flow:
# Create invoice in Odoo
# → Request CAE from AFIP via WSFEv1
# → AFIP returns CAE + expiration date
# → CAE printed on invoice
# → QR code generated for verification

# CAE: Codigo de Autorizacion Electronico

Perception & Retention Taxes

# Argentine provinces apply additional taxes:
# IIBB Perception: on sales (varies by province, 1-6%)
# IIBB Retention: on purchases (varies)
# IVA Perception: for certain taxpayers
# IVA Retention: on vendor payments
# Ganancias Retention: income tax withholding

# Configure each as a tax in Odoo
# Rates vary by province and activity
# ARBA (Buenos Aires), AGIP (CABA), etc.

Reporting

# AFIP obligations:
# Monthly IVA return (F.2002)
# SIRE: sales/purchase ledger
# SICORE: withholding/perception reporting
# Annual Ganancias return

# Odoo generates data for SIRE and SICORE
# Submit via AFIP portal with CUIT + certificate

DeployMonkey for Argentina

Deploy Odoo for your Argentine business on DeployMonkey. The AI agent configures AFIP e-invoicing, 21% IVA, perception and retention taxes, and Argentine chart of accounts.

Odoo for Argentina: AFIP E-Invoice & Argentine Localization