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# Document Export

According to the legislation in force, it is mandatory to export an **audit SAF-T (PT)** whenever required by the Portuguese Tax and Customs Inspection.

If the company has contracts with the Public Administration, it is **mandatory** to use the **CIUS-PT** format to communicate documents in a structured way.

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## Export Documents in CIUS-PT Format

The Electronic Invoicing has installed a new paradigm in the way of **communicating documents** not only because of the legal obligation associated with **public contracts**, but also to facilitate sending and processing and reduce the costs inherent in this process. To comply with this [legislation](https://dre.pt/dre/LinkAntigo?search=108086621), it is possible to **export invoices or notes in CIUS-PT format**.

The CIUS-PT is an **XML file** that allows documents to be communicated in a structured way and should be **compulsorily** used by companies that have contracts with the Public Administration as of:

- January 1st, 2021 for **large companies**;
- January 1st, 2023 for **micro, small, and medium-sized companies**, as well as for **public entities** as co-contracting entities.

Please note that invoices in PDF format will only be admitted until **January 1st, 2024**. Invoices communicated in CIUS-PT format will also be submitted in the monthly SAF-T file.

**Export Documents**

To export the file for invoices or notes, simply select the invoice or note on the corresponding list, click the button “**…**” and on the option **CIUS-PT.** The XML file is generated automatically.

The file name is made of the **company name,** the **document name,** the **year** and the **document number**. In case of error, this information will also be specified in the name. For example:

- File generated **successfully**: *Invoicing_FA.2022.1*
- File generated with **errors**: *ERROR_Invoicing_FA.2022.1*

If you create an unit for an item, you must fill in the field **UnecerEc20 Code** according to the official table for the XML file to be generated correctly. This information is already filled in in all units already made available.

**Validate Files**

If you have questions, to confirm the exported files you can also use the [validator](https://svc.feap.gov.pt/Doc.Client/public/CIUSvalidation/PT?language=pt) made available by the Portal da Fatura Eletrónica in public Administration.

To use it, simply load the exported file, select the document type (invoice or note), and click **Validate**.

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## Export Audit SAF-T (PT)

To perform audits, it is possible to **export an audit SAF-T**. This file must be sent whenever required by the Portuguese Tax and Customs Inspection services.

To export an audit SAF-T (PT), follow these steps:

1. Go to **Taxes | SAF-T Files (PT)**;
2. Click **Create**;
3. Select the **Audit** option in the **Purpose** field;
4. Indicate the range of **Dates** to filter the documents;
5. Click **Save**;
6. Finally, click on the **Export** link.