If your company is past B/.36,000 in annual revenue, the free DGI invoicer is no longer enough. Here's how to migrate to a Qualified Authorized Provider (PAC) with cifraHQ.
Under Executive Decree 367 implementing Law 256 of 2021, you're required to issue electronic invoices through a DGI-authorized PAC. The free invoicer no longer meets your company's requirements. See the migration steps ->
Panama's Directorate General of Revenue (DGI) offers a free invoicer with specific conditions. Know when it applies and when you have to migrate.
The free DGI invoicer is authorized only for companies with annual revenue below B/.36,000. Once you cross that threshold, migration to a PAC is mandatory, not optional.
Electronic invoicing in Panama is mandatory under Law 256 of 2021, implemented through Executive Decree 367. Every invoice must carry a CUFE (Unique Electronic Invoice Code) generated by the PAC.
Only PACs certified under Resolution 201-7136 can transmit, validate and digitally sign electronic invoices in Panama. cifraHQ integrates three certified PACs: WebPOS, Alanube and The Factory HKA.
The obligation to migrate depends on your annual revenue and the implementation phase the DGI has assigned to your company type.
Migrate immediately. Continuing on the free invoicer above the revenue threshold violates Executive Decree 367 and exposes you to DGI penalties.
Plan the migration now. Integrating with a PAC takes 2 to 4 weeks, including digital certificate setup, DGI sandbox testing and team training.
Use the time to prepare. As you grow, you'll need PAC integration. Choose an ERP with native integration so the transition is friction-free when the moment arrives.
The migration is straightforward with the right support. cifraHQ stays with you from initial setup through DGI testing.
Check whether your annual revenue exceeds B/.36,000. If it does, migration is mandatory under Executive Decree 367. Consult your tax return or your accountant.
Request a digital certificate (electronic signature certificate) from a recognized certification authority in Panama. This certificate is required for the PAC to digitally sign your invoices.
Pick an authorized PAC under Resolution 201-7136. cifraHQ integrates natively with WebPOS, Alanube and The Factory HKA - the three market leaders in Panama.
cifraHQ handles CUFE generation, real-time transmission to the DGI and digital tax archive requirements automatically. Your accounting and invoicing stay unified on one system.
Validate the full configuration in the DGI test environment before go-live. The cifraHQ implementation team stays with you through certification and production go-live.
cifraHQ integrates natively with the three main PACs certified by the DGI of Panama under Resolution 201-7136. You pick - we handle the integration.
DGI-certified PAC provider with real-time invoice transmission and validation for companies in Panama. Specialized in the local market with dedicated support.
Leader in electronic invoicing in Panama and Latin America with a robust API-first integration platform. High availability and high-volume document processing.
Enterprise-grade electronic invoicing and tax compliance platform used by thousands of companies across Latin America. Robust solution for high volume.
cifraHQ generates the Unique Electronic Invoice Code (CUFE) automatically on every sales transaction, ensuring full compliance with Law 256 of 2021 with no manual step.
You don't just switch invoicers - you get a complete cloud ERP with accounting, inventory, payroll, sales and tax compliance integrated.
No external middleware. cifraHQ connects directly with WebPOS, Alanube and The Factory HKA. Your sales invoices are transmitted to the DGI in real time, automatically.
Every electronic invoice automatically generates its accounting entry, updates the ITBMS receivable and is reflected in your financial statements in real time. No double entry.
Access from any device. Automatic updates as the DGI changes requirements. No on-prem servers, no manual updates, no IT costs.
Implementation team with hands-on experience in DGI, CSS, MITRADEL and Law 256 requirements. We stay with you from setup through ongoing compliance.
Manage multiple companies in the same group from one system. Ideal for holdings, business groups and companies with subsidiaries in Panama or other LATAM countries.
Comply with retention and archival requirements for electronic tax documents. cifraHQ stores the history of electronic invoices and their PAC responses for the legally required period.
Direct answers to the most common questions about migrating from the free invoicer to a PAC in Panama.
Native integration with WebPOS, Alanube and The Factory HKA - all inside a complete cloud ERP built for Panamanian companies.