What Types of CFDI Exist According to the SAT?

The CFDI (Digital Tax Receipt via Internet) is Mexico’s mandatory electronic invoicing system, regulated by the Tax Administration Service (SAT). Each CFDI serves a specific purpose, reflected in the “Tipo de Comprobante” (Type of Receipt) field. Below, we explain the main types of CFDI and their uses.

1. Invoice (I - Ingreso)

Used to document the sale of goods or the provision of services. This is the most common type of CFDI and reflects the issuer’s income.

Example:

A store issues an invoice to its customer for the purchase of a product.

2. Credit Note (E - Egreso)

This CFDI is used to record returns, discounts, or bonuses applied to previously invoiced transactions.

Example:

A customer returns a product, and a credit note is issued to adjust the original invoice.

3. Payroll Receipt (N - Nómina)

Issued to document payments made to employees, including salaries, wages, benefits, and withholdings.

Example:

A company issues a payroll CFDI every time employees are paid.

4. Payment Receipt (P - Pago)

This CFDI is used to record payments received when invoices are settled partially or in installments and must include the Payment Complement.

Example:

A customer pays an invoice in installments; a payment CFDI is issued for each installment.

5. Transfer (T - Traslado)

Used to cover the transportation of goods in transit. This type of CFDI has no monetary values as it is not used for sales.

Example:

A logistics company issues a transfer CFDI to document the transportation of goods between warehouses.

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