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There is no obligation to install a system that records sales and issues invoices and receipts. Currently, no certification of hardware or software is required. But changes are expected soon in terms of the introduction of mandatory software for issuing receipts and invoices.
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In Spain, we have two different fiscalization systems. One is TicketBAI, which must be used in Basque territory. For the rest of Spain—the so-called Mainland territory—a new fiscalization is announced, known as the VeriFacty system, and it is expected to be used in 2024.
Type of fiscalization: non-fiscal country, software fiscalization for Basque, and soon software fiscalization for the rest of Spain
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See moreWill the TicketBai obligation exclude the e-inovice obligation in Spain?

TicketBai represents a special software fiscalization requirement that must be met in the Basque region of Spain. The question arises in terms of what is happening with the companies located in Basque that have TBAI obligations: are they obliged to fulfill B2B e-invoicing rules? The answer is yes, because the B2B e-invoice law applies nationally, covers the entire territory of Spain, and is mand... Read more

Will the TicketBai obligation exclude th...

TicketBai represents a special software fiscalization requirement that must be met in the Basque reg... Read more
Are Verifactu and e-invoice obligation one and the same?

As we have stated in our previous news, two major systems are in development in Spain: B2B e-invoice obligation and VeriFactu. Those systems are not the same. E-inovice is created for B2B, and VeriFactu is created as a fiscalization in terms of special software requirements and many others in the retail perspective and B2C relations. Reporting invoice or receipt records to the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) according to the VERIFACTU system is one thing, and the process of issuing or receiving B2B electronic invoices is another. Also, these two systems are based on different regulations and have different purposes. Read more

Are Verifactu and e-invoice obligation o...

As we have stated in our previous news, two major systems are in development in Spain: B2B e-invoice... Read more
Is an e-invoice obligation in Spain postponed?

B2B e-invoice regulations have been introduced, where potential deadlines from the middle of 2024 for certain groups of taxpayers have been defined. But the official confirmations have still been misunderstood. No official publication of the draft royal decree and no other regulations have been reasons for probable postponements, but there have also been some political reasons. What is with the... Read more

Is an e-invoice obligation in Spain post...

B2B e-invoice regulations have been introduced, where potential deadlines from the middle of 2024 fo... Read more
The European Commission's ambitious plan to modernize and digitalize the EU's value-added tax (VAT) system has been postponed by two years and possibly more after facing resistance from some member states and businesses. The VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative, which was proposed in December 2022, aimed to introduce a series of measures to reduce VAT fraud, simplify VAT compliance, and promo... Read more

Implementation of the ViDA directive fac...
The European Commission's ambitious plan to modernize and digitalize the EU's value-added tax (VAT)... Read more
What formats will be supported in the upcoming e-invoice in Spain?

As we have stated before, the e-invoice has been introduced in Spain with its main requirements. The regulations introduce formats that will be used in the new system. We need to mention that, in accordance with the current rules, two platforms can be used in e-innovation: public and private. In terms of format, the accepted ones are XML, UBL, EDIFACT messages, and the Facturae system. We can dete... Read more

What formats will be supported in the up...

As we have stated before, the e-invoice has been introduced in Spain with its main requirements. The... Read more
E-invoice regulation in Spain: Will the tax administration perform certain certifications for private platforms?

We already presented the main rules in accordance with the Draft Royal Decree that introduces B2B obligations in terms of e-invoices. Although the law is not officially published and is in force, major rules are presented and the system is established, but of course, there are a lot of regulations and rules that are expected to be published. The timeline is also not known, certainly, because everything depends on the moment when the law will be officially published. Further information on private and public platforms are outlined below. Read more

E-invoice regulation in Spain: Will the...

We already presented the main rules in accordance with the Draft Royal Decree that introduces B2B ob... Read more
Latest document for Spain
See moreOverview of the e-invoicing systems in Europe
This document represents an introduction to the types of e-invoicing models in European countries as well as the key conclusions made during this research. Read more
Overview of the e-invoicing systems in E...
This document represents an introduction to the types of e-invoicing models in European countries as... Read more
E-invoice in Spain - legal overview

The purpose of this document is to explain the procedure for issuing e-invoices in Spain in accordance with the current legislation and available information. It is all in accordance with the development of more systems in Spain in order to combat the gray economy. This document will be updated frequently as the Tax Administration has published all updates and new regulations, deadlines, and other topics, which is expected. Read more
E-invoice in Spain - legal overview

The purpose of this document is to explain the procedure for issuing e-invoices in Spain in accordan... Read more
E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Project

E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Project, which develops Law 18/2022, of September 28, on the creation and growth of companies with regard to the electronic invoice between companies and professionals Read more
E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Pro...

E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Project, which develops Law 18/2022, of September 28, on the cr... Read more
E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Project

E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Project, which develops Law 18/2022, of September 28, on the creation and growth of companies with regard to the electronic invoice between companies and professionals Read more
E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Pro...

E-invoice: Draft of the Royal Decree Project, which develops Law 18/2022, of September 28, on the cr... Read more
Draft Royal Decree (Verifactu) Mainland

This is the regulation that introduced fiscalization in Spain. These obligations apply to almost the entire Spanish territory, the Mainland. It is definitely a revolution in Spain and the basis for more regulations in relation to the fiscalization system, which is, for the first time, presented in Spain. Read more
Draft Royal Decree (Verifactu) Mainland

This is the regulation that introduced fiscalization in Spain. These obligations apply to almost the... Read more
TicketBAI (Basque) - differences between provinces

The purpose of this document is to introduce the main differences between provinces in the Basque region (Gipuzkoa, Alava, and Biscay) in terms of TicketBAI requirements-special software for issuing receipts (invoices). Read more
TicketBAI (Basque) - differences between...

The purpose of this document is to introduce the main differences between provinces in the Basque re... Read more