eFaktura.bg

What is eFaktura.bg?

This is a system of BORICA - BANKSERVICE AD where the recipients are provided with electronic invoices through Internet. There are various models for the realization of the service and we use the so called consolidator’s model, i.e. we appear as a third party in the process between suppliers and buyers. The advantage is that a lot of suppliers send their invoices to one point and a lot of buyers receive their invoices from various suppliers from one point again. This model saves lots of expenditures to suppliers and buyers.

What is an electronic invoice?

The electronic invoice is a document signed by a valid electronic signature and is fully equal in vale of the relevant paper carrier. The electronic invoices presented through the system eFaktura.bg fully satisfy the requirements of the Electronic Document and Electronic Signature Act, the Accountancy Act and the Value Added Tax Act. Guaranteeing the authenticity of the origin of the invoice and the inviolability of the contents shall be reached through the use of a digital certificate (universal electronic signature).

Is electronic invoice secure?

Yes, it is. The electronic invoice is much more secure than the traditional methods for sending and receiving accounting documents. Our system is exceptionally secure and uses vanguard technologies, as crypting, digital signing and user’s identification. The Electronic invoices are digitally signed and have a fully legal status not solely in conformity with our legislation but also in compliance with the European Directive. They are transferred through crypted channels via Internet and solely users authorized for the purpose have access to them.

May the electronic invoices have the same appearance as the paper ones I bill now?

Yes, they may. Individual transformation is developed for each biller of electronic invoices through which the electronic invoices are shown and printed out. The transformation may contain corporate logo, colors and arrangement of the requisites by the wish of the biller.

Must I have a universal electronic signature to issue electronic invoices?

Yes, you must. You must possess a universal electronic signature issued by a licensed certifying authority (for instance BORICA - BANKSERVICE).

Must the recipients of invoices have an electronic signature?

No, they needn’t. The recipients of electronic invoices may obtain access to the invoices sent to them, confirm their receipt, review the, print them out and store locally without possessing an electronic signature.

Must I change my financial accounting system to get involved in eFaktura.bg?

No, you needn’t. Your accounting system may fast and easily be integrated with our system for electronic invoices. We offer solutions for conversion of your data into a format of electronic invoice as well as a possibility for its electronic signing.

Why must I use the system of eFaktura.bg after I send my invoices through e-mail?

The Internet e-mail environment is full unprotected and the sending of electronic documents from the point of view of security is equal to sending your invoices on a postcard.

If you send invoices by e-mail you will be exposed to the following risks:

There is no full guarantee that the e-mail sent will be delivered to the recipient;

Email attachments (the attached information) has a disputable legal status and may be easily not delivered or someone may open it;

The attached information is also very sensitive to potential virus attacks. For instance a virus may send a copy of your financial document to each one of your contact list;

We use e-mail solely for notification of the recipients of invoices. Review, printing out and storage locally may be performed after the relevant permitted access to the system.

Who may use the system for electronic invoice (eFaktura.bg) ?

Each natural or juristic person who bills invoices and wishes to deliver them to the recipients in a quicker, more urgent and cheaper manner.

How may I use the system eFaktura.bg?

First you must contact through e-mail or telephone indicated in the contact column. We will send our specialists for a talk with you at which we will get acquainted you’re your needs and will prepare a detailed program with maximally brief terms for your inclusion in the system of eFaktura.bg.

Must I keep paper copies of the electronic invoices?

No, you need not. The electronic invoice is a valid electronic document and one of its big advantages is the use of paperless methods for transfer and storage. At your desire you may always print out the electronic invoice on paper.

How must I store the electronic invoices for the legally established term?

The system eFaktura.bg maintains the service electronic depository of documents. Your electronic invoices may be stored for the terms desired by you in exceptionally secure environment of triple reserve. You may at any time download the invoices with you locally for a certain time period.

The other possibility is that you and your recipients could store the invoices locally in your own technical means. We have the commitment to keep them available in our system for not less than 3 months.

May I also send other documents along with the electronic invoices?

Yes. An arbitrary number of attached files may also be sent along with the electronic invoices. These may be accompanying documents or simply advertising materials.