Crossgate Offers AFIP-Integrated e-Invoicing Solution for SAP Customers in Argentina

Fully Integrated Solution Will Help SAP Customers Meet Upcoming New Regulatory Requirements for Real-Time Import and Export e-Invoicing

ATLANTA--()--Crossgate Inc., the global expert in business-to-business integration (B2B), is offering a new e-invoicing solution that provides real-time integration with Argentina’s Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP).

Regulatory compliance laws for electronic invoicing are changing in Argentina, with mandates beginning for some industries on April 1, 2011, and launch dates for other industries scheduled throughout the remainder of the year. While many companies are still adapting to major changes that went into effect in 2010 regulating electronic invoicing for Type E export invoices, the new regulations will begin to apply to domestic (Type A and Type B) invoices as well.

Businesses in Argentina must obtain a valid digital certificate and register it for use through one of the certification channels provided by the Argentinian tax authority (AFIP). To do this, companies must first obtain a Clave Fiscal password to gain access to the AFIP web site and then link the certificate to their Clave Única de Identificación Tributaria (CUIT) on file with the government.

“Clearly, obtaining the certificates and registering for online e-invoicing can be confusing for those unfamiliar with the process,” said Scott Lewin, President, Crossgate, Inc. “Crossgate is well acquainted with Argentina’s registration options, and we can help customers navigate this process, both for test and in production. Once live, our cloud-based e-Invoicing solutions allow customers to connect to the AFIP seamlessly and in real-time, straight from their SAP application.”

Crossgate’s real-time e-invoicing solution also offers an automatic contingency mode that preserves invoice sequencing even if a problem arises. The AFIP requires that official document numbers be issued in sequence, so if there is a problem with one particular invoice, subsequent invoices must be placed on hold until the problem is corrected. However, Crossgate’s e-Invoicing client for SAP avoids this problem by dynamically assigning the next sequence number expected by the AFIP, which prevents delays in the invoicing process. This way, invoicing activity can continue on without interruption while preserving the sequencing order expected by the AFIP.

“For SAP users in Argentina, Crossgate’s integration with SAP and the AFIP offers tremendous value,” Lewin said. “Businesses can comply with AFIP regulations in a timely fashion, register for web services, and connect to the AFIP in real time through their SAP applications. Our automatic contingency mode preserves invoice sequencing, and our service is staffed by people who speak Spanish and are familiar with Argentina’s electronic invoicing processes. We know the required processes and we can help companies adapt to the changing regulatory landscape in Argentina.”

The new regulations will continue to take effect for different industries throughout the rest of the year, but companies need to start planning for how they will meet the new requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner. Crossgate’s e-Invoicing Network is a proven solution that makes regulatory compliance easy for companies in more than 38 countries including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and the European Union.

About Crossgate, Inc.

Crossgate offers the world's first Business-Ready Network, guaranteeing 100% integration of business partners, customers and suppliers. A single connection to the Network means electronic data exchange with any business partner regardless of their technical capability. Crossgate recently extended its partnership with SAP AG, who resells SAP Information Interchange by Crossgate, a standardized B2B content engine enabling all SAP customers to exchange B2B and EDI data with any partner, in any data format, anywhere in the world.

With its legally compliant e-Invoicing Services, Crossgate also provides an innovative and 100% secure solution to cover the entire process of incoming and outgoing invoices, including signatures, global compliance monitoring, and secure automated long-term archiving in over 38 countries including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and the European Union. More than 40,000 business partners, representing over 10 industries, currently exchange documents and data via the Business-Ready Network.

Crossgate has corporate headquarters in Munich, Germany, with global operations in Atlanta, London, Milan, Paris, and AsiaPac. For more information, visit http://www.crossgate.com.

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Contacts

Crossgate, Inc.
Steve Sprague, 678-324-3637
Steve.sprague@crossgate.com
Fax: 678-348-7444
www.crossgate.com

Release Summary

Argentina releases new mandates for electronic invoicing; Crossgate managed service solves AFIP integration in Argentina long with Brazil Nota Fiscal and Mexico SAT

Contacts

Crossgate, Inc.
Steve Sprague, 678-324-3637
Steve.sprague@crossgate.com
Fax: 678-348-7444
www.crossgate.com