Source: Textile Guide - SC - 12/08/2009

As of September, a new batch of companies should already issue electronic invoices (NF-e), according to the requirements of the Secretariat of Finance (Sefaz). The federal government's idea is to gradually increase the requirement for all segments. Manufacturers and distributors of cigarettes, fuels, automobiles and beverages, for example, are already operating with the new system.

The NF-e was created to simplify the taxpayer's ancillary obligations and, at the same time, allow the real-time monitoring of commercial operations by the tax authorities, combating tax evasion. Exclusively digital, the document is issued and stored electronically.

The obligation has led companies to run out of time to adapt to the new system, since those who break the law will have to pay a fine, which varies according to the state where the operation is carried out. To meet the ever increasing demand, OpenUX, which offers IT infrastructure services, in partnership with the companies RKAM and Sulforms, signed an agreement with NDDigital, which participated in the project from the beginning and has a complete solution in Note Electronic tax that integrates with any ERP.

According to the director of OpenUX, Nilton Cesar Serafim, the objective of the partnership is to offer customers a solution that includes surveying infrastructure, analyzing processes and implementing the solution. “We have a team of trained and certified professionals for this”, guarantees Nilton, in an interview with the Noticenter.

For him, the solution provides the client with greater control and security for business administration. "In addition, it represents significant cost savings with resources, processes and the volume of paper used".

System installation can be done in two ways. The first is in the company itself, which only needs to provide a computer and a management system (ERP). In another alternative, the solution is installed in the NDDigital datacenter, eliminating the need for servers and software licenses, in addition to ensuring greater security for data storage.

What changes

The implementation of the NF-e ends the traditional model of printed invoices. Now, companies start to issue an electronic document that contains the tax information of the commercial operation. This document must be digitally signed to guarantee the integrity of the data and the authorship of the issuer. The file will be transmitted via internet to Sefaz under the taxpayer's jurisdiction, which will perform a pre-validation.

The creation of the digital invoice issuing system brings benefits to all involved. The tax authorities will be able to monitor the progress of the process in real time and will reduce costs with the document control process. In addition, digitization will standardize the electronic relationship between companies and help combat tax evasion, making the process much more reliable.

The only document that will continue to be printed will be the Auxiliary Document of the Electronic Invoice (Danfe), whose function is to monitor the transit of goods or facilitate consultation of the invoice on the internet. The new system streamlines organizational processes and simplifies the taxpayer's ancillary obligations.

For those who receive the NF-e, it will no longer be necessary to enter the information from the invoices at the reception of the goods, since they can be automatically extracted to some system. "This fact eliminates labor costs and avoids possible errors", highlights Nilton. It will also be possible to plan the logistics for receiving the goods, since the NF-e information will be given in advance.

Check below the deadlines established for the segments of the textile chain to join the NF-e:

In September 2009:
 
Textile fiber weaving Preparation and spinning of textile fibers

In April 2010:

Preparation and spinning of cotton fibers Preparation and spinning of natural textile fibers, except cotton Spinning of artificial and synthetic fibers Manufacture of threads for sewing and embroidery Weaving of cotton threads Weaving of natural textile fibers, except cotton Weaving of fiber threads artificial and synthetic Manufacture of knitted fabrics

In July 2010:

Manufacture of textile articles for home use Manufacture of garments from parts except underwear and tailor-made Tanning and other leather preparations Manufacture of leather footwear

In October 2010:

Stamping and texturing yarns, fabrics, textile articles and clothing items Bleaching, dyeing and twisting yarns, fabrics, textile articles and clothing items Other finishing services on threads, fabrics, textile articles and clothing Manufacture of upholstery artifacts Manufacture of cordage artifacts Manufacture of special fabrics, including artifacts Manufacture of other textile products not otherwise specified Manufacture of underwear Faction of underwear Tailoring, tailored, clothing details, except underwear Faction clothing details, except underwear Manufacture of professional clothing, except tailored Clothing, tailored, professional clothing Faction of professional clothing Manufacture of clothing accessories, except for safety and protection Manufacture of socks Manufacture of garments, produced in knitwear and knitting, except socks Manufacture of travel goods, bags and the like any material Manufacture of leather goods not otherwise specified Finishing of leather shoes under contract Manufacture of tennis shoes of any material Manufacture of synthetic material footwear Manufacture of shoe materials not otherwise specified Manufacture of shoe parts, of any material Manufacture of machinery and equipment equipment for the textile industry, parts and accessories Manufacture of machinery and equipment for the clothing, leather and footwear industries, parts and accessories Manufacture of sewing supplies Sales representatives and agents of the trade in textiles, clothing, footwear and travel goods Wholesale of hides, wool, skins and other non-edible by-products of animal origin Wholesale of cotton Wholesale of fabrics Wholesale of bedding, bath and table items Wholesale of haberdashery Wholesale of clothing and accessories, except profession ional and security Wholesale of clothing and accessories for professional use and work safety Wholesale of footwear Wholesale of handbags, luggage and travel goods Wholesale of processed textile fibers and yarns

Source: Portal Noticenter

Journalist responsible for publishing the article on the Textile Guide website: Marli Rudnik (SC 484 JP) / New Age Comunicação