What Sovos Saphety Colombia does

Sovos Saphety Colombia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sovos, operating as an authorized DIAN (Colombian tax authority) technology provider for electronic invoicing, electronic payroll, and related tax compliance documents. Founded in 2000 as Saphety and operating in Colombia since approximately 2013, the company was acquired by Sovos in 2021 and now operates under the Sovos Saphety brand from Bogotá. Its product portfolio centers on a cloud-based electronic document ecosystem covering electronic invoice issuance and validation, Nómina Electrónica (electronic payroll) with CUNE generation, POS electronic documents, support documents for non-taxable suppliers, RADIAN platform integration for invoice-as-title-value events, electronic collection (Recaudo Electrónico), and confirming/factoring services.

The underlying technology is a proprietary cloud platform compliant with UBL (Universal Business Language) standards and DIAN requirements, integrated via REST microservices using JSON formats. The platform supports multiprocessing, real-time DIAN validation, 1 transaction/second processing speed, and 6-year secure document storage. Saphety holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001 (transitioning to 2022 standard by October 2025), and ISO 20000 certifications as part of an integrated management system. REST API integrations allow ERP and accounting software providers to embed Saphety's compliance capabilities directly into their own software stacks.

The company operates a hybrid B2B and B2B2B go-to-market model combining direct enterprise sales, an online self-serve portal for PYMES (small and medium enterprises), and a two-tier partner program: the Operador Virtual (white-label) model granting partners full technical and commercial autonomy, and the Distribuidor model offering zero-investment referral revenue. Revenue is generated through monthly subscription plans for PYMES (with up to 10% discount available), partner channel revenue sharing, and transaction-based fees for electronic document processing. The company serves over 10,000 clients processing more than 50 million transactions annually, with customers spanning PYMES, large enterprises, and software channel partners across textile, construction, healthcare, education, automotive, transportation, and entertainment sectors.

Name

Sovos Saphety Colombia

Legal name

Saphety

Website

https://saphety.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sovos Saphety Colombia is a DIAN-authorized technology provider offering cloud-based electronic invoicing, electronic payroll, and tax compliance document solutions to Colombian businesses. The company serves over 10,000 clients across PYMES and enterprises via direct sales, partner channels, and self-serve subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Compliance Software

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Bill Pay, Invoicing & Payables Platforms (BPAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Electronic invoicing software
• Electronic payroll services
• Tax compliance platform
• Electronic document management
• DIAN compliance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombia

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electronic Invoice Processing Fees: Transaction-based fees for electronic invoice issuance and validation. The company processes over 50 million transactions annually across 10,000+ clients.
2. Partner Program Revenue: Revenue sharing with channel partners (Virtual Operators and Distributors) who resell or white-label Saphety's electronic document solutions.
3. Platform Subscription Plans: Subscription-based plans for online invoicing and payroll services, with tiered pricing based on business size and transaction volume. Online invoice and electronic payroll plans available for PYMES.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sovos Saphety Colombia provides a cloud-based electronic document ecosystem that enables Colombian businesses to issue, validate, and receive electronic invoices, electronic payroll, POS documents, and supporting documents in real time with direct validation against the DIAN tax authority. The platform supports both direct online self-serve access for SMEs and REST API integration into ERP and accounting software for larger enterprises and channel partners.

Product overview

Saphety provides a unified digital document ecosystem platform focused on Colombian tax compliance, comprising electronic invoicing (emission and reception), electronic payroll, POS electronic documents, supporting documents, and financial services (confirming, factoring, electronic collection). The platform operates through cloud-based and integrated software solutions, connecting directly to DIAN for real-time validation. The portfolio includes online subscription plans for SMEs and white-label/distributor partnership models for resellers, all supported by REST API integration capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Factura Electrónica (Electronic Invoicing) Electronic invoicing solution for emission and reception of validated documents directly from accounting software or online portal, connected to DIAN in real time for Colombian tax compliance. Targeted at Colombian businesses of all sizes required to comply with mandatory electronic invoicing regulations.
• Nómina Electrónica (Electronic Payroll) Electronic payroll solution that connects payroll emission with DIAN, ensuring compliance with monthly reporting requirements under Resolution 000013 of 2021, including CUNE generation and graphical representation. Targeted at Colombian employers required to submit monthly electronic payroll.
• Documento Equivalente POS (POS Electronic Document) Electronic equivalent document solution for point-of-sale systems, required for transactions under 5 UVT and aligned with DIAN Resolution requirements. Targeted at retail and point-of-sale businesses that need to validate POS documents with DIAN.
• Documento Soporte (Supporting Document) Electronic supporting document for acquisitions from non-electronic invoice obligors, enabling cost deductions and tax credits while maintaining DIAN compliance. Targeted at Colombian buyers purchasing from non-electronic suppliers who need to evidence expenses for tax purposes.
• Recepción de Facturas (Invoice Reception) Centralized invoice reception platform enabling document validation, acceptance/rejection workflows, and compliance reporting to DIAN, aggregating electronic invoices from all operators. Targeted at Colombian businesses that receive and must validate large volumes of supplier invoices.
• Confirming y Factoring Electronic confirming and factoring services enabling supplier payment management and instant liquidity through the RADIAN platform. Targeted at Colombian buyers and suppliers seeking working capital financing using electronic invoices registered in RADIAN.
• Recaudo Electrónico (Electronic Collection) Electronic collection system integrated with electronic invoicing, supporting payment methods such as PSE and credit cards. Targeted at Colombian businesses that need to collect payments tied to electronic invoices.
• Planes para PYMES (SME Online Plans) Subscription plans bundling online billing and electronic payroll for small and medium enterprises with tiered pricing and up to 10% discount. Targeted at Colombian PYMES without dedicated IT resources that need a self-serve compliance solution.
• Modelo Operador Virtual (Virtual Operator Partner Model) White-label partnership model allowing channel partners to integrate Saphety's electronic document ecosystem into their own software with full technical and commercial autonomy. Targeted at ERP and accounting software houses in Colombia that want to offer electronic invoicing under their own brand.
• Modelo Distribuidor (Distributor Partner Model) Zero-investment distributor partnership model where Saphety handles the client relationship while partners earn referral revenue by recommending Saphety solutions. Targeted at consultancies, accountants, and software resellers that want referral income without capital outlay.
• Integración API REST (REST API Integration) Technical integration platform connecting client ERP and accounting systems to Saphety via REST microservices with JSON format, supporting multiprocessing, real-time DIAN validation, and multi-language compatibility. Targeted at enterprise IT teams and software integrators embedding Saphety into their stacks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% cost savings compared to traditional paper invoicing (5,000-8,000 COP per paper invoice vs 300,000-500,000 COP monthly for electronic services)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Microshif Smart SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2021Strategic alliance between Saphety and Microshif Smart Systems, a company specializing in IT and telecommunications solutions for Colombian businesses and institutions. The partnership strengthens the management of electronic billing and payroll processes integration with DIAN.
• Dynamia SolucionescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2021Alliance between Saphety and Dynamia Soluciones, a software specialized company, to promote electronic invoicing and payroll services in Colombia. The partnership advances integration of Saphety's platforms as a technology provider.
• López & AsociadosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2021Joint webinar partnership with López & Asociados law firm to explain legal, regulatory, and technical aspects of electronic payroll. López & Asociados provided corporate structuring expertise for the webinar.
• SincoSoft (Sinco ERP)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Integration partnership beginning in 2017 where SincoSoft integrated Saphety's electronic invoicing solution into their SincoFE product, achieving first electronic invoice transmission in March 2018. Currently processing approximately 10,000 electronic documents monthly.
• P&A Soluciones Integradas SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntegration partnership for SAG® ERP system enabling electronic billing transmission for P&A's clients. Saphety has demonstrated professionalism and extensive knowledge in the field.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Tributi: LATAM tax compliance platform offering electronic invoicing and tax filing for SMBs in Colombia and Mexico. Comparable on Colombian electronic invoicing surface, with a thinner enterprise footprint than Saphety.
• Bind: LATAM B2B fintech offering corporate cards, payments, and accounting/invoicing automation with a Colombian presence. Partially comparable as an adjacent invoicing/finance automation player expanding into Colombia.

Direct peers

• Siigo: Colombian/LATAM cloud accounting and ERP platform offering electronic invoicing with DIAN connectivity for SMEs and enterprises. Directly competes with Saphety across the same Colombian mandate-driven customer base and partners with similar software houses.
• Helisa: Colombian accounting/ERP software with electronic invoicing capabilities for SMEs and enterprises. Directly comparable as a domestic ERP/accounting platform offering DIAN-compliant invoicing to overlapping customers.
• EDESOFT (Grupo eDe): Colombian electronic document and DIAN-authorized e-invoicing provider serving enterprises and government entities. Directly comparable as another authorized technology provider competing for the same Colombian mandate-driven market.
• World Office: Colombian accounting and electronic invoicing software serving SMBs with DIAN compliance features. Competes head-to-head with Saphety in the SME online invoicing segment and runs a comparable partner/reseller motion.
• Alegra: LATAM cloud accounting and electronic invoicing platform serving Colombian SMBs with DIAN-certified invoicing. Closely comparable on customer segment (PYMES), product scope (electronic invoicing/payroll), and self-serve online distribution model.
• Facturatech: Colombian DIAN-authorized electronic invoicing technology provider focused on document issuance, reception, and support documents. Competes with Saphety in the same regulatory-driven product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Quadient: Global customer communications and e-invoicing/messaging platform operating across multiple countries. Overlaps with Saphety on electronic document exchange at the enterprise and cross-border compliance layer.
• Sovos: Global tax compliance and e-invoicing platform and parent of Saphety Colombia. Overlaps in e-invoicing/regulatory tech across multiple jurisdictions; comparable as the broader portfolio incumbent owning Sovos Saphety.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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