Does Buddy issue invoices or facturas?
No.
Buddy Booking is a reservation system and marketplace, not an accounting or invoicing platform.
Because of this:
Buddy does not issue invoices
Buddy does not issue Mexican facturas
Buddy does not act as the seller of record
The business providing the service is responsible for invoicing the customer.
Why doesn't Buddy issue facturas?
A factura is a Mexican tax document that must be issued by the company delivering the service.
Buddy cannot issue facturas because:
We are a technology and payments platform, not the service provider
We do not deliver the tour, charter, course, or experience
While Buddy collects payments on the platform, those funds are passed through to the business for the services they provide
Buddy's role is to provide booking, payment processing, and operational tools to businesses, not to sell the experience itself
We do not operate as an accounting or tax system
Issuing facturas would require Buddy to:
Become the seller of record
Collect and remit VAT
Assume tax and legal liability for services we do not provide
That is not Buddy's role or business model.
What does Buddy provide instead of invoices?
Buddy provides the operational booking and payment records businesses need to support their invoicing process, including:
Booking confirmations
Payment records
Customer details
Activity and service details
These records are designed to integrate with your existing accounting or invoicing workflow.
Where should I handle invoices and facturas?
Invoices and facturas should be issued using:
Your accountant's system
Local Mexican accounting software
An invoicing platform such as Stripe (which offers invoicing tools)
Many businesses use Buddy for bookings and Stripe or their accountant for invoicing — this is standard practice for marketplaces and reservation platforms.
What information do I need to create my own invoices?
You can export the following information from Buddy to support your invoicing:
Customer name and contact information
Booking date and time
Activity/service details
Total amount paid
Booking confirmation number
This information can be found in your booking management dashboard and used to create invoices in your own accounting system.
Do I need to issue invoices for every booking?
This depends on:
Your local tax laws and regulations
Your business structure
Customer requests
We recommend consulting with your accountant to understand your specific invoicing requirements based on your jurisdiction and business type.
Can Buddy integrate with my accounting software?
While Buddy doesn't have direct integrations with accounting software, you can:
Export booking and payment data from your Buddy dashboard
Access detailed reports in your Stripe Dashboard
Use this data to manually input into your accounting system
For questions about data exports, contact [email protected].
I'm in Mexico - do I need to issue facturas for bookings through Buddy?
This depends on Mexican tax law and your business structure.
Generally:
If you're a registered business in Mexico (Persona Moral or Persona Física con Actividad Empresarial), you typically need to issue facturas
The factura should reflect the total amount you received (after Buddy's commission)
You should consult with your Mexican contador (accountant) for specific requirements
Buddy cannot provide tax or legal advice on factura requirements.
For more information about Mexican tax compliance and U.S. tax forms, see our Mexico Tax Forms & U.S. Compliance guide.
What about VAT or IVA?
Buddy does not collect or remit VAT/IVA.
If your jurisdiction requires VAT/IVA:
You are responsible for calculating and remitting it
This should be handled through your invoicing and accounting system
Consult with your local tax advisor for compliance requirements
Who can help me?
Questions about exporting booking data → Buddy Support at [email protected]
Questions about invoicing requirements and facturas → Your accountant or tax advisor
Questions about payment records → Your Stripe Dashboard
Buddy cannot provide accounting, tax, or legal advice.