Version 3.1 · Effective since July 2024

Carta Porte 3.1 Complement for goods transportation

Generate revenue and transfer CFDIs with the Carta Porte complement from our web platform or via REST API. PDF with dual QR codes ready for highway inspections.

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Revenue and Transfer Carta Porte

There are two types of CFDI with Carta Porte complement. The one you need depends on whether you provide transportation services or move your own goods.

Revenue Carta Porte

Revenue-type CFDI + Carta Porte Complement

Who issues it?

Transportation companies that provide freight services to third parties. It is an invoice that reflects revenue from the transportation service.

Use case

Transportes del Norte S.A. es contratada por una fábrica de autopartes en Monterrey para transportar un embarque a la planta del cliente en Querétaro. Transportes del Norte emite un CFDI de ingreso con complemento Carta Porte por el servicio de flete, desglosa el IVA trasladado y entrega la factura al cliente junto con el PDF que porta el operador durante el trayecto.

Applies to:

Freight transportation companies
Parcel and courier services
Tow and salvage trucks
Cash-in-transit services
Hazardous materials transportation
Third-party logistics services

Transfer Carta Porte

Transfer-type CFDI + Carta Porte Complement

Who issues it?

The owner, possessor, or holder of goods or merchandise who transports them using their own vehicles, without hiring an external transportation service. The invoice value is $0.

Use case

Muebles Regiomontanos S.A. fabrica muebles en su planta de Apodaca, N.L. y necesita enviar un pedido a su sala de exhibición en San Luis Potosí usando sus propias camionetas. El RFC emisor y receptor es el mismo. Emite un CFDI de traslado con complemento Carta Porte con valor $0 para amparar la mercancía durante el trayecto.

Applies to:

Manufacturers distributing with their own vehicles
Retailers transferring goods between branches
Construction companies moving materials
Agricultural and livestock businesses
Distributors with their own fleet
Any owner of the merchandise

Mandatory during highway inspections

The vehicle operator must carry the CFDI with Carta Porte complement in printed or digital format throughout the entire journey. Federal authorities may request verification at any checkpoint. The Factura Digital PDF includes a QR code linking directly to the SAT verifier to facilitate inspections.

Dual QR on PDF

PDF ready for highway inspections

The PDF generated by Factura Digital contains two QR codes that federal authorities need to verify the legality of the transported goods:

1

Digital Tax Stamp QR

Contains the CFDI UUID and allows verification of the tax receipt's authenticity on the SAT portal.

2

Carta Porte Verifier QR

Links directly to the SAT's official verifier, where authorities can check the Carta Porte complement data in real time.

PDF preview
CFDI with Carta Porte 3.1 Complement
Type: Revenue / Transfer
Tax Stamp QR
SAT Verifier QR

Issue via web or API

Whether you generate a Carta Porte manually from the platform or thousands automatically via API, we have the solution.

Web platform issuance

Generate Carta Porte 3.1 revenue or transfer documents directly from your browser. Intuitive interface with pre-loaded SAT catalogs and real-time validation.

REST API issuance

Integrate Carta Porte revenue and transfer generation into your ERP, TMS, or logistics system. Full documentation and free sandbox environment for testing.

PDF with dual QR codes

The PDF includes the tax stamp QR and a direct QR to the SAT Carta Porte verifier, which federal authorities use during highway inspections.

Customizable PDF

Customize the PDF design with your logo, corporate colors, and additional fields. Ideal for carriers that deliver documentation to their clients.

SAT catalog validation

We automatically validate locations, product codes, SCT permits, vehicle data, and all required information before stamping.

All transportation modes

Full support for trucking, maritime, air, and rail freight. Includes operator data, vehicles, trailers, containers, and hazardous materials.

Carta Porte via API in just a few lines

Our REST API lets you generate revenue and transfer Carta Porte documents easily.

carta-porte-ingreso.js
// Ejemplo: Carta Porte de Ingreso (transportista)
const response = await fetch('https://api.facturadigital.com.mx/v5/cfdi', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    tipo: 'ingreso',
    complemento: 'carta_porte',
    receptor: {
      rfc: 'XAXX010101000',
      nombre: 'Fábrica de Autopartes S.A. de C.V.',
      uso_cfdi: 'S01'
    },
    carta_porte: {
      transporte: 'autotransporte',
      origen: {
        id_ubicacion: 'OR000001',
        rfc_remitente: 'FAA090101AB1',
        domicilio: { estado: 'NLE', municipio: '039', cp: '66600' }
      },
      destino: {
        id_ubicacion: 'DE000001',
        rfc_destinatario: 'XAXX010101000',
        domicilio: { estado: 'QUE', municipio: '014', cp: '76100' }
      },
      mercancias: [{
        bienes_transp: '84111506',
        descripcion: 'Autopartes industriales',
        cantidad: 500,
        peso_kg: 2500
      }]
    }
  })
});

const cfdi = await response.json();
console.log('UUID:', cfdi.uuid);
console.log('PDF:', cfdi.pdf_url); // Incluye doble QR
Frequently asked questions

Carta Porte 3.1 FAQs

Who is required to issue Carta Porte?
All taxpayers who transport goods or merchandise within Mexican territory by ground (federal), maritime, air, or rail. If you are a freight carrier, parcel or courier company, tow truck service, cash-in-transit company, or if you transport your own goods with your own vehicles, you are required to issue the Carta Porte complement.
When is Carta Porte NOT required?
It is not required when the transport of goods occurs within a local zone and does not exceed 30 kilometers between origin and final destination. It also does not apply to light-duty vehicles (up to 3.5 tons) in local transport.
What happens if I don't have the Carta Porte during a highway inspection?
Federal authorities may impose fines and seize the merchandise. It is mandatory to carry the CFDI with Carta Porte complement, either in printed or digital format, throughout the entire journey.
Can I issue Carta Porte via API?
Yes, our REST API allows you to generate revenue and transfer CFDIs with the Carta Porte 3.1 complement automatically. It is ideal for companies with high shipment volumes.
Which version of Carta Porte is currently in effect?
Version 3.1 of the Carta Porte complement is the current mandatory version, effective since July 2024. Factura Digital always keeps the latest version updated.
Does Carta Porte have an additional cost?
The Carta Porte complement is available with the Premium package ($4,500 MXN per year, tax included), which also includes Foreign Trade, bulk download, user roles and permissions, and advanced reports.

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