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2	name: venezuela-iva
3	description: >
4	Use this skill whenever asked to prepare, review, or create a Venezuela IVA (Impuesto al Valor Agregado) return for any client. Trigger on phrases like "prepare IVA return", "do the IVA", "Venezuela VAT", "SENIAT IVA", "Forma 30", "debito fiscal", "credito fiscal", "Contribuyente Especial", or any request involving Venezuela value added tax filing. CRITICAL -- Venezuela's economic instability means rates and thresholds change frequently; ALWAYS verify current rates before filing. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any Venezuela IVA work.
5	version: 2.0
6	jurisdiction: VE
7	tax_year: 2025
8	category: international
9	depends_on:
10	- vat-workflow-base
11	---
12
13	# Venezuela IVA Return -- Self-Employed Skill v2.0
14
15	---
16
17	## Section 1 -- Quick Reference
18
19	\| Field \| Value \|
20	\|---\|---\|
21	\| Country \| Venezuela (Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela) \|
22	\| Tax \| IVA (Impuesto al Valor Agregado) \|
23	\| Currency \| Bolivares (Bs.) -- current denomination: Bolivar Digital (2021) \|
24	\| Standard rate \| 16% (VERIFY -- rate has changed multiple times) \|
25	\| Reduced rate \| 8% (certain food/essential goods, when enacted) \|
26	\| Additional luxury rate \| Up to 15% on luxury goods (on top of standard) \|
27	\| Primary legislation \| Ley de Impuesto al Valor Agregado (multiple reforms) \|
28	\| Supporting legislation \| Reglamento de la Ley del IVA; Providencias SENIAT \|
29	\| Tax authority \| SENIAT \|
30	\| Filing portal \| http://www.seniat.gob.ve (Portal Fiscal) \|
31	\| Filing frequency \| Monthly (Contribuyente Ordinario) \|
32	\| Filing deadline \| Calendar published by SENIAT based on last digit of RIF \|
33	\| Contributor \| Open Accountants Community \|
34	\| Validated by \| Pending -- requires sign-off by a licensed Venezuelan CPA (Contador Publico Colegiado) \|
35	\| Skill version \| 2.0 \|
36
37	### CRITICAL WARNING
38
39	Venezuela's economic and regulatory environment is highly volatile. The IVA rate (currently stated as 16%), currency denomination, exchange rates, and filing systems may change without notice. Flag for reviewer on EVERY filing: confirm current IVA rate, currency denomination, and SENIAT system availability.
40
41	### Rate Table (VERIFY BEFORE EACH FILING)
42
43	\| Rate \| Application \|
44	\|---\|---\|
45	\| 16% \| Standard rate (alicuota general) -- VERIFY \|
46	\| 8% \| Reduced rate on certain essentials (when enacted) \|
47	\| Up to 15% additional \| Luxury goods (Alicuota Adicional) -- on top of standard \|
48	\| 0% \| Exports \|
49	\| Exempt \| Basic food, medicines, agricultural inputs, books, fuel, health, education, residential rent, public transport \|
50
51	### Key Thresholds
52
53	\| Item \| Value \|
54	\|---\|---\|
55	\| Contribuyente Ordinario \| All persons making habitual taxable sales above threshold \|
56	\| Contribuyente Formal \| Small taxpayers -- simplified obligations \|
57	\| Contribuyente Especial \| Designated by SENIAT -- special withholding agent \|
58	\| Thresholds expressed in \| Unidades Tributarias (UT) -- adjusted periodically \|
59
60	### Conservative Defaults
61
62	\| Ambiguity \| Default \|
63	\|---\|---\|
64	\| IVA rate unknown \| STOP -- verify current rate before proceeding \|
65	\| Currency denomination unknown \| STOP -- verify current Bolivar denomination \|
66	\| Contribuyente type unknown \| Contribuyente Ordinario (monthly filing) \|
67	\| Exchange rate for foreign currency \| Official BCV rate on date of transaction \|
68
69	---
70
71	## Section 2 -- Required Inputs and Refusal Catalogue
72
73	### Required Inputs
74
75	Minimum viable: Bank statement for the month, RIF number, confirmation of Contribuyente type, and VERIFIED current IVA rate.
76
77	Recommended: Sales and purchase Libros (ledgers), fiscal invoices, prior period Forma 30.
78
79	Ideal: Complete Libro de Compras y Ventas, Contribuyente Especial withholding documentation, BCV exchange rate records.
80
81	### Refusal Catalogue
82
83	R-VE-1 -- Rate not verified. "The current IVA rate has NOT been verified against the latest Gaceta Oficial. Do not proceed until rate is confirmed."
84
85	R-VE-2 -- Hyperinflation accounting. "Hyperinflation adjustments and their interaction with IVA are complex. Escalate to specialist."
86
87	R-VE-3 -- Currency controls. "Foreign currency transactions involving IGTF interaction require specialist review. IGTF is separate from IVA."
88
89	R-VE-4 -- Oil and gas sector. "Hydrocarbon sector transactions require specialist knowledge. Escalate."
90
91	---
92
93	## Section 3 -- Transaction Pattern Library
94
95	### 3.1 Income Patterns (Credits)
96
97	\| Pattern \| Tax Line \| Treatment \| Notes \|
98	\|---\|---\|---\|---\|
99	\| TRANSFERENCIA [client] / TRF DESDE \| Taxable supply \| Output IVA at current rate \| Wire transfer \|
100	\| DEPOSITO EFECTIVO / CASH DEPOSIT \| Taxable supply \| Revenue \| Cash receipt \|
101	\| PAGO MOVIL / BIOPAGO \| Taxable supply \| Revenue \| Mobile payment \|
102	\| ZELLE / PAYPAL VE \| Taxable supply \| Revenue \| Digital payment -- may trigger IGTF \|
103	\| PUNTO DE VENTA / POS \| Taxable supply \| Revenue \| Point of sale \|
104	\| MERCADOPAGO VE \| Taxable supply \| Revenue \| MercadoPago settlement \|
105	\| INTERESES / INT GANADOS \| Exempt \| NOT taxable \| Bank interest \|
106	\| PRESTAMO / CREDITO \| EXCLUDE \| Not income \| Loan proceeds \|
107
108	### 3.2 Expense Patterns (Debits)
109
110	\| Pattern \| Expense Category \| Treatment \| Notes \|
111	\|---\|---\|---\|---\|
112	\| ALQUILER / ARRENDAMIENTO \| Rent \| Input IVA at current rate \| Business premises \|
113	\| CORPOELEC / ELECTRICIDAD \| Utilities \| Input IVA \| Commercial electricity \|
114	\| CANTV / MOVILNET / MOVISTAR / DIGITEL \| Communications \| Business portion \| Mixed use: apportion \|
115	\| AUTOMOVIL / VEHICULO \| Vehicle \| BLOCKED \| No input credit \|
116	\| RESTAURANT / CENA / BANQUETE \| Entertainment \| BLOCKED \| No input credit \|
117	\| SENIAT PAGO / IMPUESTO \| EXCLUDE \| Tax payment \| Not deductible \|
118	\| IVSS / SEGURO SOCIAL / FAOV / BANAVIH \| EXCLUDE \| Social security \| Not IVA \|
119	\| IGTF PAGO \| EXCLUDE \| Financial transactions tax \| Separate from IVA \|
120	\| RETIRO PERSONAL \| EXCLUDE \| Drawings \| Not business \|
121
122	### 3.3 Exempt Supply Indicators
123
124	\| Pattern \| Treatment \| Notes \|
125	\|---\|---\|---\|
126	\| ARROZ / HARINA / PAN / CARNE / LECHE \| Exempt \| Basic food \|
127	\| FARMACIA / MEDICINA \| Exempt \| Pharmaceutical \|
128	\| COLEGIO / UNIVERSIDAD \| Exempt \| Education \|
129	\| CONSULTA MEDICA / HOSPITAL \| Exempt \| Health services \|
130	\| GASOLINA / DIESEL \| Exempt \| Fuel (regulated) \|
131
132	---
133
134	## Section 4 -- Worked Examples
135
136	### Example 1 -- Standard Local Purchase at 16%
137
138	Input: VE supplier, office supplies, gross Bs. 11,600, IVA Bs. 1,600, net Bs. 10,000. Valid factura.
139
140	Reasoning: Standard-rated purchase. Valid fiscal invoice. Full credito fiscal.
141
142	Classification: Line 8 = Bs. 1,600 credito fiscal. Full recovery. (Verify rate at time of transaction.)
143
144	### Example 2 -- Contribuyente Especial Withholding
145
146	Input: Contribuyente Especial purchases services from ordinary taxpayer. Invoice: Bs. 10,000 + IVA Bs. 1,600. Withhold 75%.
147
148	Reasoning: Withhold 75% of IVA = Bs. 1,200. Pay supplier Bs. 10,400 (10,000 + 400 remaining IVA). File bi-weekly withholding return. Issue comprobante de retencion. Supplier claims Bs. 1,200 on Line 16.
149
150	Classification: Withholding Bs. 1,200. Supplier claims on Line 16.
151
152	### Example 3 -- Imported Services (Reverse Charge)
153
154	Input: US consulting, USD 1,000 at BCV rate 36.60 = Bs. 36,600. No IVA charged.
155
156	Reasoning: Self-assess debito fiscal at current rate: Bs. 5,856 (16%). Credito fiscal: Bs. 5,856. Net = zero.
157
158	Classification: Output IVA Bs. 5,856. Input IVA Bs. 5,856. Net zero.
159
160	### Example 4 -- Motor Vehicle (Blocked)
161
162	Input: Purchase sedan Bs. 200,000, IVA Bs. 32,000.
163
164	Reasoning: Passenger vehicles are blocked under Article 33. No credito fiscal.
165
166	Classification: IVA Bs. 32,000 BLOCKED.
167
168	---
169
170	## Section 5 -- Tier 1 Rules (When Data Is Clear)
171
172	### 5.1 Forma 30 Return Structure
173
174	\| Line \| Description \|
175	\|---\|---\|
176	\| 1 \| Ventas internas gravadas (domestic taxable sales) \|
177	\| 2 \| Debito fiscal en ventas internas \|
178	\| 3 \| Ventas de exportacion (exports, 0%) \|
179	\| 4 \| Ventas internas no gravadas / exentas \|
180	\| 5 \| Total ventas \|
181	\| 6 \| Total debito fiscal \|
182	\| 7 \| Compras internas gravadas \|
183	\| 8 \| Credito fiscal en compras internas \|
184	\| 9 \| Importaciones gravadas \|
185	\| 10 \| Credito fiscal en importaciones \|
186	\| 11 \| Total credito fiscal \|
187	\| 12 \| Ajustes (blocked/proportional) \|
188	\| 13 \| Credito fiscal neto \|
189	\| 14 \| Diferencia (Line 6 - Line 13) \|
190	\| 15 \| Excedente credito fiscal anterior \|
191	\| 16 \| Retenciones de IVA (Contribuyentes Especiales) \|
192	\| 17 \| Total a pagar / excedente \|
193
194	### 5.2 Blocked Input IVA (Article 33)
195
196	No credit: motor vehicles (passenger), entertainment, personal use, exempt operations, purchases without valid factura.
197
198	### 5.3 Contribuyente Especial Withholding (Providencia 2005-0056)
199
200	\| Scenario \| Rate \|
201	\|---\|---\|
202	\| Purchasing from ordinary taxpayer with fiscal domicile \| 75% of IVA \|
203	\| Purchasing from supplier without fiscal domicile address \| 100% of IVA \|
204	\| Government entities \| 75% or 100% of IVA \|
205
206	Bi-weekly filing: 1st-15th filed by 20th; 16th-end filed by 5th of following month.
207
208	### 5.4 Libro de Compras y Ventas (Article 56)
209
210	All IVA taxpayers must maintain purchase and sales ledgers with RIF, base, IVA, total. Summary totals flow to Forma 30.
211
212	### 5.5 Fiscal Invoice Requirements (Article 54)
213
214	Must include RIF, date, description, base imponible, IVA amount, total. Fiscal machines required for certain taxpayers.
215
216	### 5.6 Penalties
217
218	\| Violation \| Penalty \|
219	\|---\|---\|
220	\| Late filing \| 5 UT to 50 UT per return \|
221	\| Late payment \| 1% per month + monetary correction \|
222	\| Failure to withhold \| 100% to 300% of amount not withheld \|
223	\| Failure to keep Libros \| 50 UT to 200 UT \|
224	\| Failure to issue factura \| Business closure (1-5 days) \|
225	\| Fraud \| 100% to 300% of tax evaded + criminal prosecution \|
226
227	---
228
229	## Section 6 -- Tier 2 Catalogue (Reviewer Judgement Required)
230
231	### 6.1 Rate Change Mid-Period
232
233	If IVA rate changes during a filing period, apply the rate in effect at the time of the taxable event. A single period may have transactions at different rates. Flag for reviewer.
234
235	### 6.2 Luxury Goods Additional Rate
236
237	May be subject to standard rate + additional luxury rate (up to 31% total). Verify current gazette for product list. Flag for reviewer.
238
239	### 6.3 USD/Foreign Currency Transactions
240
241	Convert to Bolivares at BCV official rate on date of transaction. IGTF may also apply on foreign currency portion. IGTF is separate from IVA. Flag for reviewer.
242
243	### 6.4 Partial Exemption
244
245	Direct attribution + proportional (prorrata). Recovery % = Taxable Sales / Total Sales. Flag for reviewer.
246
247	### 6.5 SENIAT Portal Downtime
248
249	Document system unavailability. File as soon as available. Penalties may be contested on force majeure. Flag for reviewer.
250
251	---
252
253	## Section 7 -- Working Paper Template
254
255	```
256	VENEZUELA IVA WORKING PAPER (FORMA 30)
257	Contribuyente: _______________ RIF: ___________
258	Periodo: ___________ Mes: ___________
259	IVA RATE VERIFIED: ____% (Date verified: _________)
260	Currency: Bs. (denomination: _________)
261
262	A. DEBITO FISCAL (OUTPUT)
263	A1. Ventas internas gravadas (excl. IVA) ___________
264	A2. Debito fiscal ___________
265	A3. Exportaciones (0%) ___________
266	A4. Ventas exentas ___________
267
268	B. CREDITO FISCAL (INPUT)
269	B1. Credito fiscal compras internas ___________
270	B2. Credito fiscal importaciones ___________
271	B3. Blocked (vehicles, entertainment) ___________
272	B4. Credito fiscal neto ___________
273
274	C. LIQUIDACION
275	C1. Diferencia (A2 - B4) ___________
276	C2. Excedente anterior ___________
277	C3. Retenciones IVA ___________
278	C4. Total a pagar / excedente ___________
279
280	REVIEWER FLAGS:
281	[ ] Current IVA rate verified against Gaceta Oficial?
282	[ ] Currency denomination confirmed?
283	[ ] Contribuyente type confirmed?
284	[ ] All fiscal invoices compliant?
285	[ ] CE withholding documented?
286	[ ] IGTF separated from IVA?
287	```
288
289	---
290
291	## Section 8 -- Bank Statement Reading Guide
292
293	### Venezuelan Bank Statement Formats
294
295	\| Bank \| Format \| Key Fields \|
296	\|---\|---\|---\|
297	\| Banco de Venezuela \| PDF \| Fecha, Descripcion, Debito, Credito, Saldo \|
298	\| Banesco \| CSV / PDF \| Fecha, Referencia, Descripcion, Monto, Saldo \|
299	\| Banco Mercantil \| CSV \| Fecha, Descripcion, Cargo, Abono, Saldo \|
300	\| Provincial (BBVA) \| CSV \| Fecha, Concepto, Debito, Credito, Saldo \|
301	\| Banco Nacional de Credito \| PDF \| Fecha, Detalle, Debito, Credito, Disponible \|
302	\| Banco del Tesoro \| PDF \| Fecha, Descripcion, Debe, Haber, Saldo \|
303
304	### Key Venezuelan Banking Narrations
305
306	\| Narration \| Meaning \| Classification Hint \|
307	\|---\|---\|---\|
308	\| TRANSFERENCIA / TRF \| Wire transfer \| Income or expense \|
309	\| PAGO MOVIL \| Mobile payment \| Income or expense \|
310	\| PUNTO DE VENTA / POS \| Card terminal \| Income or expense \|
311	\| IGTF \| Financial transactions tax \| Exclude from IVA \|
312	\| SENIAT \| Tax payment \| Exclude \|
313	\| IVSS / BANAVIH / FAOV \| Social security \| Exclude \|
314	\| INTERESES \| Interest \| Exempt \|
315
316	---
317
318	## Section 9 -- Onboarding Fallback
319
320	If the client provides a bank statement but cannot answer onboarding questions immediately:
321
322	1. STOP if current IVA rate is not verified
323	2. Classify all business credits as potential taxable supplies
324	3. Apply blocked rules to vehicles and entertainment
325	4. Separate IGTF from IVA
326	5. Flag all foreign currency transactions for BCV rate verification
327
328	Present these questions:
329
330	```
331	ONBOARDING QUESTIONS -- VENEZUELA IVA
332	1. What is your RIF?
333	2. Are you Contribuyente Ordinario, Formal, or Especial?
334	3. What is the CURRENT IVA rate in the latest Gaceta Oficial?
335	4. What types of goods or services do you sell?
336	5. Do you make any exempt supplies?
337	6. Are you a designated Contribuyente Especial (withholding agent)?
338	7. Do you have transactions in foreign currency (USD)?
339	8. Any excedente credito fiscal from prior period?
340	9. Do you sell any luxury goods subject to additional rate?
341	```
342
343	---
344
345	## Section 10 -- Reference Material
346
347	### Key Legislation
348
349	\| Topic \| Reference \|
350	\|---\|---\|
351	\| IVA imposition \| Ley del IVA \|
352	\| Rates \| Ley del IVA Articles 27, 61, 62 \|
353	\| Exempt goods \| Ley del IVA Article 18 \|
354	\| Exempt services \| Ley del IVA Article 19 \|
355	\| Blocked input \| Ley del IVA Article 33 \|
356	\| Fiscal invoices \| Ley del IVA Article 54 \|
357	\| Libros \| Ley del IVA Article 56 \|
358	\| CE withholding \| Providencia SNAT 2005-0056 \|
359	\| IGTF \| Ley de IGTF (separate tax) \|
360
361	### Known Gaps / Out of Scope
362
363	- Hyperinflation accounting interaction
364	- IGTF computation and returns
365	- Oil and gas sector
366	- Currency control mechanisms
367	- Rate changes (verify each filing)
368
369	### Changelog
370
371	\| Version \| Date \| Change \|
372	\|---\|---\|---\|
373	\| 2.0 \| April 2026 \| Full rewrite to v2.0 structure; Venezuelan bank formats; local payment patterns; critical volatility warnings; CE withholding detail \|
374	\| 1.1 \| April 2026 \| Rates and thresholds re-verified \|
375	\| 1.0 \| 2025 \| Initial version \|
376
377	### Self-Check
378
379	- [ ] Current IVA rate verified against latest Gaceta Oficial?
380	- [ ] Currency denomination confirmed (Bolivar Digital)?
381	- [ ] Contribuyente type confirmed?
382	- [ ] CE withholding documented and reconciled?
383	- [ ] IGTF clearly separated from IVA?
384	- [ ] All fiscal invoices compliant?
385	- [ ] BCV exchange rate used for foreign currency?
386
387	---
388
389	## PROHIBITIONS
390
391	- NEVER assume IVA rate without verification -- rates change frequently in Venezuela
392	- NEVER allow input credit on blocked categories (vehicles, entertainment, personal)
393	- NEVER allow input credit without valid factura
394	- NEVER confuse IVA with IGTF (they are separate taxes)
395	- NEVER use outdated currency denominations
396	- NEVER ignore Contribuyente Especial withholding obligations
397	- NEVER apply reverse charge to out-of-scope categories
398	- NEVER present calculations as definitive -- always label as estimated and direct client to a licensed Venezuelan Contador Publico Colegiado
399
400	---
401
402	## Disclaimer
403
404	This skill and its outputs are provided for informational and computational purposes only and do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Open Accountants and its contributors accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from the use of this skill. All outputs must be reviewed and signed off by a qualified professional (such as a licensed Contador Publico Colegiado or equivalent practitioner in Venezuela) before filing or acting upon.
405
406	The most up-to-date, verified version of this skill is maintained at [openaccountants.com](https://openaccountants.com). Log in to access the latest version, request a professional review from a licensed accountant, and track updates as tax law changes.
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Use this skill whenever asked to prepare, review, or create a Venezuela IVA (Impuesto al Valor Agregado) return for any client. Trigger on phrases like "prepare IVA return", "do the IVA", "Venezuela VAT", "SENIAT IVA", "Forma 30", "debito fiscal", "credito fiscal", "Contribuyente Especial", or any request involving Venezuela value added tax filing. CRITICAL -- Venezuela's economic instability means rates and thresholds change frequently; ALWAYS verify current rates before filing. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any Venezuela IVA work.

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