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# ARCA Invoices

> This guide explains how to issue invoices in Argentina through ARCA using Invopop's workflow system.

## Prerequisites

Before issuing invoices, ensure you have:

* Completed the [ARCA Supplier onboarding guide](/guides/ar-arca-suppliers)
* Registered the point of sale(s) you want to use in ARCA (**production only**). See the [point of sales registration guide](/guides/ar-arca-suppliers#point-of-sales-punto-de-venta)

## Setup

Add a new workflow to your workspace for issuing invoices. You can start with the template below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Template">
    <Card title="ARCA invoice workflow" icon="code-branch" iconType="duotone" href="https://console.invopop.com/redirect/workflows/new?template=ar-invoice" cta="Add to my workspace">
      This workflow issues invoices in Argentina through ARCA.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Code">
    ```json Example ARCA send invoice workflow theme={"system"}
    {
        "name": "ARCA send invoice",
        "description": "Issue an invoice through ARCA and retrieve the CAE code",
        "schema": "bill/invoice",
        "steps": [
            {
                "id": "bce37ad0-f1fd-11f0-9dd9-c3ebff709d81",
                "name": "Set state",
                "provider": "silo.state",
                "summary": "Set state to `processing`{.state .processing}",
                "config": {
                    "state": "processing"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "68863090-f1fd-11f0-9dd9-c3ebff709d81",
                "name": "Send invoice to ARCA",
                "provider": "gov-ar.send"
            },
            {
                "id": "6cc19050-f1fd-11f0-9dd9-c3ebff709d81",
                "name": "Generate PDF",
                "provider": "pdf",
                "summary": "Spanish · Letter",
                "config": {
                    "currency_template": "",
                    "date_format": "%Y-%m-%d",
                    "decimal_mark": "",
                    "label": "",
                    "layout": "Letter",
                    "locale": "es",
                    "logo_height": 40,
                    "negative_template": "",
                    "scripting": false,
                    "thousands_separator": "",
                    "watermark": ""
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "c6221e30-f1fd-11f0-9dd9-c3ebff709d81",
                "name": "Set state",
                "provider": "silo.state",
                "summary": "Set state to `sent`{.state .sent}",
                "config": {
                    "state": "sent"
                }
            }
        ],
        "rescue": [
            {
                "id": "d751af40-f1fd-11f0-9dd9-c3ebff709d81",
                "name": "Set state",
                "provider": "silo.state",
                "summary": "Set state to `error`{.state .error}",
                "config": {
                    "state": "error"
                }
            }
        ]
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Build from scratch">
    Review the [workflows guide](/guides/features/workflows) to understand the general setup process before starting.

    In [Console](https://console.invopop.com), create a new workflow using the [Empty Invoice workflow](https://console.invopop.com/redirect/workflows/new?template=empty-invoice) template. Give it a descriptive name like "ARCA Invoice".

    Configure the workflow with these steps:

    1. **Set state** — Set to "Processing"
    2. **Send invoice to ARCA** — Submits the invoice to ARCA and receives authorization
    3. **Generate PDF** — Creates a PDF with the ARCA authorization code (CAE) and QR code
    4. **Set state** — Set to "Sent"

    Add any additional steps you need, then save the workflow.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Keep the `Workflow ID` at hand. You'll use it later.

## Issue an invoice

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload an invoice">
    Use the [Create an entry](/api-ref/silo/entries/create-an-entry-put) endpoint to upload the invoice details. Include an [invoice](https://docs.gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice) object in the [data](/api-ref/silo/entries/create-an-entry-put#body-data) field with these required fields:

    * Add the [`ar-arca-v4` addon](https://docs.gobl.org/addons/ar-arca-v4)
    * `series`: set to your point of sale (punto de venta) number
    * Do not set `code` (Invopop will assign it during authorization)

    <Warning>
      Do not sign your invoice before sending it to ARCA. The workflow assigns the invoice code and signs the document automatically during the **Send invoice to ARCA** step.
    </Warning>

    <Info>
      ARCA requires invoices to be numbered sequentially without gaps. Invopop assigns the invoice `code` during the **Send invoice to ARCA** workflow step based on the last issued invoice number.
    </Info>

    Choose the appropriate invoice type based on your tax classification and customer type:

    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="Factura A - Registered taxpayer to registered taxpayer (B2B)">
        Factura A is issued by registered taxpayers (Responsable Inscripto) to other registered taxpayers or monotributistas. This invoice type includes VAT broken down separately.

        Notice:

        * the minimal version (`arca-invoice-A.min.mdx`) contains only the essential fields required to create the Factura A,
        * the [`ar-afip-v1`](https://docs.gobl.org/addons/ar-afip-v1) addon ensures the document will be validated using the AFIP rules built into the [GOBL](https://docs.gobl.org) library,
        * both supplier and customer must be registered taxpayers with valid CUIT numbers,
        * there are no totals or calculations in the minimal version; all these will be calculated automatically when running `gobl build`,
        * the built version (`arca-invoice-A.mdx`) shows the normalized document with calculated totals, line item sums, IVA breakdowns shown separately, and automatically generated fields, and,
        * the invoice will be submitted to AFIP for authorization and receive a CAE (Código de Autorización Electrónico).

        <CodeGroup>
          ```json ARCA Invoice (Factura A) theme={"system"}
          {
            "$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
            "$addons": ["ar-arca-v4"],
            "uuid": "3aea7b56-59d8-4beb-90bd-f8f280d852a0",
            "currency": "ARS",
            "issue_date": "2025-01-15",
            "series": "1",
            "supplier": {
              "name": "Proveedor Ejemplo S.A.",
              "tax_id": {
                "country": "AR",
                "code": "30712345671"
              },
              "addresses": [
                {
                  "street": "Av. Corrientes 1234",
                  "locality": "Buenos Aires",
                  "region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
                  "code": "C1043",
                  "country": "AR"
                }
              ],
              "emails": [
                {
                  "addr": "ventas@proveedorejemplo.com.ar"
                }
              ],
              "registration": {
                "other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
              }
            },
            "customer": {
              "name": "Cliente Comercial S.R.L.",
              "tax_id": {
                "country": "AR",
                "code": "30987654321"
              },
              "addresses": [
                {
                  "street": "Av. Santa Fe 2500",
                  "locality": "Buenos Aires",
                  "region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
                  "code": "C1123",
                  "country": "AR"
                }
              ],
              "emails": [
                {
                  "addr": "compras@clientecomercial.com.ar"
                }
              ]
            },
            "lines": [
              {
                "quantity": "10",
                "item": {
                  "name": "Notebooks Dell Latitude",
                  "price": "450000.00",
                  "key": "goods"
                },
                "taxes": [
                  {
                    "cat": "VAT",
                    "rate": "general"
                  }
                ]
              }
            ]
          }


          ```

          ```json Built version theme={"system"}
          {
          	"$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
          	"$regime": "AR",
          	"$addons": [
          		"ar-arca-v4"
          	],
          	"uuid": "3aea7b56-59d8-4beb-90bd-f8f280d852a0",
          	"type": "standard",
          	"series": "1",
          	"issue_date": "2025-01-15",
          	"currency": "ARS",
          	"tax": {
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-concept": "1",
          			"ar-arca-doc-type": "1"
          		}
          	},
          	"supplier": {
          		"name": "Proveedor Ejemplo S.A.",
          		"tax_id": {
          			"country": "AR",
          			"code": "30712345671"
          		},
          		"addresses": [
          			{
          				"street": "Av. Corrientes 1234",
          				"locality": "Buenos Aires",
          				"region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
          				"code": "C1043",
          				"country": "AR"
          			}
          		],
          		"emails": [
          			{
          				"addr": "ventas@proveedorejemplo.com.ar"
          			}
          		],
          		"registration": {
          			"other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
          		}
          	},
          	"customer": {
          		"name": "Cliente Comercial S.R.L.",
          		"tax_id": {
          			"country": "AR",
          			"code": "30987654321"
          		},
          		"addresses": [
          			{
          				"street": "Av. Santa Fe 2500",
          				"locality": "Buenos Aires",
          				"region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
          				"code": "C1123",
          				"country": "AR"
          			}
          		],
          		"emails": [
          			{
          				"addr": "compras@clientecomercial.com.ar"
          			}
          		],
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-vat-status": "1"
          		}
          	},
          	"lines": [
          		{
          			"i": 1,
          			"quantity": "10",
          			"item": {
          				"key": "goods",
          				"name": "Notebooks Dell Latitude",
          				"price": "450000.00"
          			},
          			"sum": "4500000.00",
          			"taxes": [
          				{
          					"cat": "VAT",
          					"key": "standard",
          					"rate": "general",
          					"percent": "21.0%",
          					"ext": {
          						"ar-arca-vat-rate": "5"
          					}
          				}
          			],
          			"total": "4500000.00"
          		}
          	],
          	"totals": {
          		"sum": "4500000.00",
          		"total": "4500000.00",
          		"taxes": {
          			"categories": [
          				{
          					"code": "VAT",
          					"rates": [
          						{
          							"key": "standard",
          							"ext": {
          								"ar-arca-vat-rate": "5"
          							},
          							"base": "4500000.00",
          							"percent": "21.0%",
          							"amount": "945000.00"
          						}
          					],
          					"amount": "945000.00"
          				}
          			],
          			"sum": "945000.00"
          		},
          		"tax": "945000.00",
          		"total_with_tax": "5445000.00",
          		"payable": "5445000.00"
          	}
          }
          ```
        </CodeGroup>
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Factura B - Registered taxpayer to final consumer  (B2C)">
        Factura B is issued by registered taxpayers (Responsable Inscripto) to final consumers, exempt entities, non-categorized subjects, and foreign tourists. VAT is included in the total price.

        Notice:

        * the customer is typically a final consumer (Consumidor Final) and may not have a CUIT,
        * the minimal version contains only essential fields; `gobl build` handles all calculations,
        * when running `gobl build`, the system automatically calculates totals with IVA included in the price (not shown separately as in Factura A),
        * the built version shows the normalized document with calculated totals where VAT is included in the final amounts,
        * the [`ar-afip-v1`](https://docs.gobl.org/addons/ar-afip-v1) addon applies Factura B specific rules and validations, and,
        * the invoice will be submitted to AFIP for authorization and receive a CAE.

        <CodeGroup>
          ```json ARCA Invoice (Factura B) theme={"system"}
          {
            "$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
            "$addons": ["ar-arca-v4"],
            "uuid": "4bea8c67-6ad9-5cfc-a1ce-f9f391e963b1",
            "currency": "ARS",
            "issue_date": "2025-01-16",
            "series": "2",
            "supplier": {
              "name": "Electrodomésticos del Sur S.A.",
              "tax_id": {
                "country": "AR",
                "code": "30712345671"
              },
              "addresses": [
                {
                  "street": "Av. Rivadavia 5000",
                  "locality": "Buenos Aires",
                  "region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
                  "code": "C1424",
                  "country": "AR"
                }
              ],
              "emails": [
                {
                  "addr": "ventas@electrodomesticos.com.ar"
                }
              ],
              "registration": {
                "other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
              }
            },
            "customer": {
              "name": "Juan Pérez",
              "identities": [
                {
                  "code": "25123456",
                  "ext": {
                    "ar-arca-identity-type": "96"
                  }
                }
              ]
            },
            "lines": [
              {
                "quantity": "1",
                "item": {
                  "name": "Heladera Samsung 400L",
                  "price": "850000.00",
                  "key": "goods"
                },
                "taxes": [
                  {
                    "cat": "VAT",
                    "rate": "general"
                  }
                ]
              }
            ]
          }
          ```

          ```json Built version theme={"system"}
          {
          	"$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
          	"$regime": "AR",
          	"$addons": [
          		"ar-arca-v4"
          	],
          	"uuid": "4bea8c67-6ad9-5cfc-a1ce-f9f391e963b1",
          	"type": "standard",
          	"series": "2",
          	"issue_date": "2025-01-16",
          	"currency": "ARS",
          	"tax": {
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-concept": "1",
          			"ar-arca-doc-type": "6"
          		}
          	},
          	"supplier": {
          		"name": "Electrodomésticos del Sur S.A.",
          		"tax_id": {
          			"country": "AR",
          			"code": "30712345671"
          		},
          		"addresses": [
          			{
          				"street": "Av. Rivadavia 5000",
          				"locality": "Buenos Aires",
          				"region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
          				"code": "C1424",
          				"country": "AR"
          			}
          		],
          		"emails": [
          			{
          				"addr": "ventas@electrodomesticos.com.ar"
          			}
          		],
          		"registration": {
          			"other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
          		}
          	},
          	"customer": {
          		"name": "Juan Pérez",
          		"identities": [
          			{
          				"code": "25123456",
          				"ext": {
          					"ar-arca-identity-type": "96"
          				}
          			}
          		],
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-vat-status": "5"
          		}
          	},
          	"lines": [
          		{
          			"i": 1,
          			"quantity": "1",
          			"item": {
          				"key": "goods",
          				"name": "Heladera Samsung 400L",
          				"price": "850000.00"
          			},
          			"sum": "850000.00",
          			"taxes": [
          				{
          					"cat": "VAT",
          					"key": "standard",
          					"rate": "general",
          					"percent": "21.0%",
          					"ext": {
          						"ar-arca-vat-rate": "5"
          					}
          				}
          			],
          			"total": "850000.00"
          		}
          	],
          	"totals": {
          		"sum": "850000.00",
          		"total": "850000.00",
          		"taxes": {
          			"categories": [
          				{
          					"code": "VAT",
          					"rates": [
          						{
          							"key": "standard",
          							"ext": {
          								"ar-arca-vat-rate": "5"
          							},
          							"base": "850000.00",
          							"percent": "21.0%",
          							"amount": "178500.00"
          						}
          					],
          					"amount": "178500.00"
          				}
          			],
          			"sum": "178500.00"
          		},
          		"tax": "178500.00",
          		"total_with_tax": "1028500.00",
          		"payable": "1028500.00"
          	}
          }
          ```
        </CodeGroup>
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Factura C - Monotributista invoice (SMB2B)">
        Factura C is issued by monotributistas (simplified tax regime for small businesses and freelancers) to any type of customer. This invoice type does not break down VAT separately.

        Notice:

        * the supplier is registered under the monotributo regime, which is a simplified tax system for small businesses,
        * the minimal version contains only essential fields; totals are calculated by `gobl build`,
        * when running `gobl build`, the system automatically calculates totals without breaking down VAT separately (VAT is included but not itemized),
        * the built version shows the normalized document with calculated totals where no VAT breakdown is shown, as monotributistas don't separately charge VAT,
        * the [`ar-afip-v1`](https://docs.gobl.org/addons/ar-afip-v1) addon applies Factura C specific rules and ensures compliance with monotributo requirements, and,
        * the invoice will be submitted to AFIP for authorization and receive a CAE.

        <CodeGroup>
          ```json ARCA Invoice Monotax (Factura C) theme={"system"}
          {
            "$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
            "$addons": ["ar-arca-v4"],
            "$tags": ["monotax"],
            "uuid": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
            "currency": "ARS",
            "issue_date": "2025-01-18",
            "series": "1",
            "supplier": {
              "name": "María García - Diseño Gráfico",
              "tax_id": {
                "country": "AR",
                "code": "20172543597"
              },
              "addresses": [
                {
                  "street": "Calle Florida 500",
                  "locality": "Buenos Aires",
                  "region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
                  "code": "C1005",
                  "country": "AR"
                }
              ],
              "emails": [
                {
                  "addr": "maria.garcia@email.com.ar"
                }
              ],
              "registration": {
                "other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
              }
            },
            "customer": {
              "name": "Startup Tech S.R.L.",
              "tax_id": {
                "country": "AR",
                "code": "30987654321"
              },
              "addresses": [
                {
                  "street": "Av. Belgrano 1000",
                  "locality": "Buenos Aires",
                  "region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
                  "code": "C1092",
                  "country": "AR"
                }
              ],
              "emails": [
                {
                  "addr": "admin@startuptech.com.ar"
                }
              ]
            },
            "lines": [
              {
                "quantity": "1",
                "item": {
                  "name": "Diseño de logotipo e identidad visual",
                  "price": "150000.00",
                  "key": "services"
                }
              }
            ],
            "charges": [
              {
                "key": "tax",
                "percent": "10%",
                "description": "Tributo Nacional",
                "ext": {
                  "ar-arca-tax-type": "1"
                }
              }
            ],
            "ordering": {
              "period": {
                "start": "2025-01-01",
                "end": "2025-01-15"
              }
            },
            "payment": {
              "terms": {
                "due_dates": [
                  {
                    "date": "2025-01-25",
                    "amount": "150000.00"
                  }
                ]
              }
            }
          }
          ```

          ```json Built version theme={"system"}
          {
          	"$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
          	"$regime": "AR",
          	"$addons": [
          		"ar-arca-v4"
          	],
          	"$tags": [
          		"monotax"
          	],
          	"uuid": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
          	"type": "standard",
          	"series": "1",
          	"issue_date": "2025-01-18",
          	"currency": "ARS",
          	"tax": {
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-concept": "2",
          			"ar-arca-doc-type": "11"
          		}
          	},
          	"supplier": {
          		"name": "María García - Diseño Gráfico",
          		"tax_id": {
          			"country": "AR",
          			"code": "20172543597"
          		},
          		"addresses": [
          			{
          				"street": "Calle Florida 500",
          				"locality": "Buenos Aires",
          				"region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
          				"code": "C1005",
          				"country": "AR"
          			}
          		],
          		"emails": [
          			{
          				"addr": "maria.garcia@email.com.ar"
          			}
          		],
          		"registration": {
          			"other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
          		}
          	},
          	"customer": {
          		"name": "Startup Tech S.R.L.",
          		"tax_id": {
          			"country": "AR",
          			"code": "30987654321"
          		},
          		"addresses": [
          			{
          				"street": "Av. Belgrano 1000",
          				"locality": "Buenos Aires",
          				"region": "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires",
          				"code": "C1092",
          				"country": "AR"
          			}
          		],
          		"emails": [
          			{
          				"addr": "admin@startuptech.com.ar"
          			}
          		],
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-vat-status": "1"
          		}
          	},
          	"lines": [
          		{
          			"i": 1,
          			"quantity": "1",
          			"item": {
          				"key": "services",
          				"name": "Diseño de logotipo e identidad visual",
          				"price": "150000.00"
          			},
          			"sum": "150000.00",
          			"total": "150000.00"
          		}
          	],
          	"charges": [
          		{
          			"i": 1,
          			"key": "tax",
          			"percent": "10%",
          			"amount": "15000.00",
          			"ext": {
          				"ar-arca-tax-type": "1"
          			}
          		}
          	],
          	"ordering": {
          		"period": {
          			"start": "2025-01-01",
          			"end": "2025-01-15"
          		}
          	},
          	"payment": {
          		"terms": {
          			"due_dates": [
          				{
          					"date": "2025-01-25",
          					"amount": "150000.00"
          				}
          			]
          		}
          	},
          	"totals": {
          		"sum": "150000.00",
          		"charge": "15000.00",
          		"total": "165000.00",
          		"tax": "0.00",
          		"total_with_tax": "165000.00",
          		"payable": "165000.00"
          	}
          }
          ```
        </CodeGroup>
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Factura T - Tourism invoice for non-resident tourists">
        Factura T is issued by hotels and tourism providers to non-resident tourists. ARCA automatically reimburses the 21% VAT on qualifying accommodation items.

        Notice:

        * the minimal version (`arca-invoice-T.min.mdx`) contains only the essential fields required to create the Factura T,
        * the [`ar-arca-v4`](https://docs.gobl.org/addons/ar-arca-v4) addon ensures the document will be validated using the ARCA rules built into the [GOBL](https://docs.gobl.org) library,
        * the document type (`ar-arca-doc-type`) must be `195` (Invoice), `196` (Debit Note) or `197` (Credit Note), and the tourism extensions `ar-arca-tourism-type` and `ar-arca-tourism-item` are mandatory,
        * only the standard 21% VAT rate is accepted; any other rate will be rejected by ARCA,
        * the built version shows the normalized document with calculated totals and the IVA breakdown, and,
        * the invoice will be submitted to ARCA for authorization and receive a CAE.

        <CodeGroup>
          ```json ARCA Invoice (Factura T) theme={"system"}
          {
            "$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
            "$addons": ["ar-arca-v4"],
            "uuid": "5cfa9d78-7be0-6dfd-b2df-0a0402fa074c",
            "currency": "ARS",
            "issue_date": "2025-02-01",
            "series": "1",
            "tax": {
              "ext": {
                "ar-arca-concept": "2",
                "ar-arca-doc-type": "195",
                "ar-arca-tourism-type": "1"
              }
            },
            "supplier": {
              "name": "Hotel Patagonia S.A.",
              "tax_id": {
                "country": "AR",
                "code": "30712345671"
              },
              "addresses": [
                {
                  "street": "Av. San Martín 500",
                  "locality": "Bariloche",
                  "region": "Río Negro",
                  "code": "R8400",
                  "country": "AR"
                }
              ],
              "emails": [
                {
                  "addr": "reservas@hotelpatagonia.com.ar"
                }
              ],
              "registration": {
                "other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
              }
            },
            "customer": {
              "name": "John Smith",
              "identities": [
                {
                  "code": "AB123456",
                  "ext": {
                    "ar-arca-identity-type": "94"
                  }
                }
              ],
              "addresses": [
                {
                  "street": "123 Main St",
                  "locality": "New York",
                  "region": "NY",
                  "country": "US"
                }
              ],
              "ext": {
                "ar-arca-vat-status": "5"
              }
            },
            "lines": [
              {
                "quantity": "1",
                "item": {
                  "name": "Hotel sin desayuno",
                  "price": "100.00",
                  "key": "services"
                },
                "taxes": [
                  {
                    "cat": "VAT",
                    "rate": "general",
                    "ext": {
                      "ar-arca-tourism-item": "1",
                      "ar-arca-vat-rate": "5"
                    }
                  }
                ]
              }
            ]
          }
          ```

          ```json Built version theme={"system"}
          {
          	"$schema": "https://gobl.org/draft-0/bill/invoice",
          	"$regime": "AR",
          	"$addons": [
          		"ar-arca-v4"
          	],
          	"uuid": "5cfa9d78-7be0-6dfd-b2df-0a0402fa074c",
          	"type": "standard",
          	"series": "1",
          	"issue_date": "2025-02-01",
          	"currency": "ARS",
          	"tax": {
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-concept": "2",
          			"ar-arca-doc-type": "195",
          			"ar-arca-tourism-type": "1"
          		}
          	},
          	"supplier": {
          		"name": "Hotel Patagonia S.A.",
          		"tax_id": {
          			"country": "AR",
          			"code": "30712345671"
          		},
          		"addresses": [
          			{
          				"street": "Av. San Martín 500",
          				"locality": "Bariloche",
          				"region": "Río Negro",
          				"code": "R8400",
          				"country": "AR"
          			}
          		],
          		"emails": [
          			{
          				"addr": "reservas@hotelpatagonia.com.ar"
          			}
          		],
          		"registration": {
          			"other": "Inicio de actividades: 2016-03-01"
          		}
          	},
          	"customer": {
          		"name": "John Smith",
          		"identities": [
          			{
          				"code": "AB123456",
          				"ext": {
          					"ar-arca-identity-type": "94"
          				}
          			}
          		],
          		"addresses": [
          			{
          				"street": "123 Main St",
          				"locality": "New York",
          				"region": "NY",
          				"country": "US"
          			}
          		],
          		"ext": {
          			"ar-arca-vat-status": "5"
          		}
          	},
          	"lines": [
          		{
          			"i": 1,
          			"quantity": "1",
          			"item": {
          				"key": "services",
          				"name": "Hotel sin desayuno",
          				"price": "100.00"
          			},
          			"sum": "100.00",
          			"taxes": [
          				{
          					"cat": "VAT",
          					"key": "standard",
          					"rate": "general",
          					"percent": "21.0%",
          					"ext": {
          						"ar-arca-tourism-item": "1",
          						"ar-arca-vat-rate": "5"
          					}
          				}
          			],
          			"total": "100.00"
          		}
          	],
          	"totals": {
          		"sum": "100.00",
          		"total": "100.00",
          		"taxes": {
          			"categories": [
          				{
          					"code": "VAT",
          					"rates": [
          						{
          							"key": "standard",
          							"ext": {
          								"ar-arca-tourism-item": "1",
          								"ar-arca-vat-rate": "5"
          							},
          							"base": "100.00",
          							"percent": "21.0%",
          							"amount": "21.00"
          						}
          					],
          					"amount": "21.00"
          				}
          			],
          			"sum": "21.00"
          		},
          		"tax": "21.00",
          		"total_with_tax": "121.00",
          		"payable": "121.00"
          	}
          }
          ```
        </CodeGroup>
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>

    After uploading, you'll see the document in the **Invoices** section with status `Empty`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send the invoice to the ARCA invoice workflow">
    Send the invoice to your ARCA workflow using the [Create a job](/api-ref/transform/jobs/create-a-job-post) endpoint. Use:

    * `workflow_id`: the Workflow ID of the *ARCA Invoice* workflow you created during setup
    * `silo_entry_id`: the Silo Entry ID of the invoice you uploaded

    The invoice status will change to `Sent` when the workflow completes successfully.

    You can verify that the PDF was generated by opening the invoice and selecting the PDF from the **Files** tab. The PDF includes the CAE and the required QR code.

    <Frame caption="Sent invoice">
      <img width="420" src="https://mintcdn.com/invopop/eCCzqrZnr-obfw8n/assets/guides/ar-arca-pdf.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eCCzqrZnr-obfw8n&q=85&s=44e3366e3516e97f4e3637c0ff8d73fb" alt="Sent invoice" data-path="assets/guides/ar-arca-pdf.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What invoice types are commonly used in Argentina?">
    Factura A (B2B between Responsables Inscriptos), Factura B (consumers and exempt entities), Factura C (Monotributistas to anyone), Factura E (exports) and Factura T (tourism services to non-resident tourists). Type is determined by the issuer's tax regime and the customer's classification — Invopop selects the right one automatically when both are set.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How are ARCA invoices delivered?">
    Most ARCA-cleared invoices are delivered as PDFs with the CAE printed on them, though the underlying XML is also available on request. Invopop can convert the XML into [GOBL](https://docs.gobl.org) for downstream processing; PDF-only documents need OCR or manual capture.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does invoice numbering work in Argentina?">
    Argentine invoices use a two-part numbering system: **XXXXX-YYYYYYYY**

    * **Punto de Venta (POS)**: A 5-digit code (e.g., 00001) that identifies the point of sale or electronic invoicing method.
    * **Sequential Number**: An 8-digit code (e.g., 00000001) that increases by 1 with each invoice.

    The sequence must be continuous with no skipped or repeated numbers. Each invoice type (A, B, C) and POS combination has its own independent sequence. For example, Factura A from POS 0001 starts at `00001-00000001`, while Factura B from the same POS would also start at `00001-00000001`.

    Invopop automatically manages sequential numbering for each punto de venta.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is a Punto de Venta (point of sale)?">
    A Punto de Venta (POS) is a 5-digit code that identifies where invoices are issued from. In electronic invoicing, it represents the electronic invoicing method or channel (e.g., Web Service, ARCA portal).

    Each POS has its own independent invoice sequence for each invoice type. You must register your punto de venta with ARCA before you can issue invoices through it in production. In the sandbox environment, you can use test punto de venta numbers without registration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need different puntos de venta for different invoice types?">
    No, you can use the same punto de venta for different invoice types (Factura A, B, C, etc.). However, each invoice type will have its own independent sequential numbering within that punto de venta.

    For example, using POS 00001:

    * Factura A: 00001-00000001, 00001-00000002, 00001-00000003...
    * Factura B: 00001-00000001, 00001-00000002, 00001-00000003...
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is WSFE and how does Invopop use it?">
    WSFE (Web Services de Factura Electrónica) is ARCA's web service infrastructure for automated invoice submission. ARCA provides several web services:

    * **wsfev1**: For invoices A, B, C, and M without item detail
    * **wsmtxca**: For invoices A and B with item details
    * **wsfexv1**: For type E (export) invoices
    * **wsct**: For type T (tourism) invoices issued to non-resident tourists

    Invopop integrates with these services to automatically submit your invoices to ARCA and receive CAE authorization codes in real time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if ARCA rejects my invoice?">
    If ARCA rejects an invoice, you'll receive an error message explaining the reason for rejection. Common reasons include:

    * Invalid or unregistered CUIT
    * Missing required fields
    * Incorrect tax calculations
    * Sequential numbering errors
    * Invalid punto de venta

    Review the error message, correct the issue in your GOBL document, and resubmit the invoice. The rejected invoice does not count toward your sequential numbering, so you can use the same number after correction.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where do I find Argentina-specific GOBL documentation?">
    See the [Argentina tax regime in GOBL](https://docs.gobl.org/regimes/ar) for tax IDs, tax categories, and AFIP/ARCA-specific extensions. The [`ar-arca-v1`](https://docs.gobl.org/addons/ar-arca-v1) addon documents required fields for invoice submission to ARCA.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

More available in our [Argentina FAQ](/faq/argentina) section
