The Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI) announced on March 12 that it is carrying out ongoing inspections in the hydrocarbon sector to verify tax compliance and prevent irregularities in the sale of fuels.
These efforts are intended to ensure that businesses involved in the commercialization of liquid hydrocarbons and liquefied petroleum gas follow regulations regarding authorized sales receipts. SRI said its tax inspectors have conducted preventive checks, working with other agencies, to confirm proper issuance and transmission of these documents during fuel transfers to distributors and commercial outlets.
As part of these operations, nearly 200 visits were made to fuel sales establishments. These included gas stations, gasoline points for artisanal fishing, and liquefied petroleum gas distribution centers registered with the Agency for Regulation and Control of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources or identified by SRI through its control processes. During these visits, information was provided about correct procedures for issuing and transmitting sales receipts.
In addition to physical inspections, more than 3,200 advisory letters were sent to taxpayers in the fuel marketing and distribution sector. The letters reminded recipients of their obligation to issue, deliver, and transmit sales receipts according to current regulations.
SRI stated it will continue nationwide controls to ensure timely tax compliance within this sector and strengthen transparency in fuel commercialization.
