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The National Tax and Customs Directorate (Dian) This Friday, 19 commercial establishments closed in various areas of Bogotáincluding Bosa, Mártires, Barrios Unidos, Kennedy, Cedritos and El Dorado International Airport.
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This closure is due to the fact that These businesses are not complying with the obligation to issue electronic invoices. This entity made it known through its official channels.
This year, Dian has already closed 24 businesses in the capital for the same reason. The measures are taken after following the corresponding administrative procedure and are part of the campaigns of the Bogotá Sectional Directorate of Taxes.
With these actions, Dian indicated that it seeks Raise awareness in the commercial sector about the importance of invoicing electronically and complying with laws to avoid sanctions or closures.
In addition, the entity asks citizens to always demand the electronic invoice when they buy. To obtain it, sThey only need to give their name or company name, ID number or NIT and email.
“The Dian also reminds citizens that they can report irregularities anonymously through the PQRS/Third Party Complaints system on its website (www.dian.gov.co),” the statement reads.
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Among the businesses closed by Dian in Bogotá is the famous Piqueteadero Doña Segunda, located in the Plaza de Mercado 12 de Octubre. This traditional business, known for its exquisite food and with more than 60 years of history, will have to temporarily close its doors.
The owner of the picket yard, Doña Segunda, told national media that she had already implemented electronic billing, according to Dian’s instructions, and questioned the process that led to the closure of her premises.
“They asked for electronic billing, that’s it. It causes me a lot of pain and I don’t know how to say it. Why do they take me out for news if I am not evading taxes, I am not doing harm to the Government, I am not taking anything from anyone? It seems strange to me that they take me out for news, not even a person who does harm to people does that,” he told Noticias Caracol.
Since last year, Dian has intensified its efforts to combat electronic invoicing evasion. In November, They closed the Jumbo establishment in the Santafé Shopping Center in Bogotá after a visit in which it was discovered that the taxpayer Cencosud did not comply with the regulations.
More recently, in May, the Dian announced the temporary closure for three days of the Adidas Outlet Bogotá in Carrera 60 # 10 – 68, after a series of control visits and a citizen complaint.
In short, so far in 2024, Dian has closed several businesses in the capital, including rrestaurants, fruit and vegetable stores, clothing and household items stores. The entity urges all businesses to comply with their tax obligations and citizens to Always require the electronic invoice for your purchases.
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