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Date Published: 10/10/2025
New digital invoicing rules for Spain's self-employed: What you need to know
VeriFactu system brings stricter deadlines, more transparency and a new way of handling invoices

What’s changing?
- If you pay corporate tax, you’ll need to switch over before Thursday January 1, 2026.
- For everyone else using invoicing software, including self-employed workers, the deadline is Wednesday July 1, 2026.
- Those already using the SII (“Immediate Supply of Information”) reporting system, as in some big companies, won’t need to switch.
How does VeriFactu work?
- When a business or freelancer issues an invoice, the platform generates a record with a unique code and all transaction details. This goes straight to AEAT, can’t be changed, and includes a QR code for customers who want to check the invoice using the Tax Agency app.
- If there are any errors or a technical glitch, the system keeps trying until it gets the official confirmation.
- Wrong invoice? It must be cancelled properly and a new one issued with a different number and date.
Is there an alternative?
- There’s a non-VeriFactu option where invoices and records are saved in software to your own files, not sent to AEAT automatically.
- You’ll need to store records securely and prepare them in case the Tax Agency requests a review, following their file format rules.
What are the advantages?
- More security and peace of mind—once an invoice is created, it’s tamper-proof.
- Easier for customers to check their invoices using a QR code.
- Free AEAT software promised for small businesses and freelancers.
- Reliable help from the Digital Kit and better support from AEAT for tax obligations.
It’s a big step towards digitising and streamlining Spain’s finances for the self-employed, but remember to check the deadlines and choose the system that works for you.
You might also be interested in: Spanish workers face another pay cut as pension tax bites harder
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