Fiscal subject related
As a reminder, the draft order outlines the XML format and content structure necessary for maintaining or forwarding receipts and invoices to AEAT, as well as the specifications for logging events and the inclusion of QR codes, hash/fingerprint, and e-signatures.
We need to wait for official feedback and information from the Spanish Tax Administration before considering the proposed deadlines, which are July 2025 for taxpayers and 9 months for POS SW providers from the moment the Ministrial Order publishes. This is also the case with the e-invoice postponed, but the official information is still missing.
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Publication of the Ministerial order that defines technical specifications for the VeriFactu systems: what does that mean for taxpayers, manufacturers of the computer/billing systems, and wha
The recently published Ministerial Order for Spain’s Veri*factu Anti-Fraud Law mandates that invoicing software complies with new technical standards, including QR code verification, uniform billing formats, and options for real-time data submission. Read more
New document was uploaded: Ministerial order that develops technical specification for Verifactu systems and related topics (ES)
The Spanish Ministry of Finance has issued Order HAC/1177/2024, which defines technical and functional requirements for "VERI*FACTU" invoicing systems. Starting from July 29, 2025, these systems must comply with specific security, traceability, and data integrity standards to streamline compliance with the updated fiscal regulations. Read more
New document was uploaded: Ministerial order that develops technical specification for Verifactu systems and related topics (EN)
The Spanish Ministry of Finance has issued Order HAC/1177/2024, which defines technical and functional requirements for "VERI*FACTU" invoicing systems. Starting from July 29, 2025, these systems must comply with specific security, traceability, and data integrity standards to streamline compliance with the updated fiscal regulations. Read more
Attention: VeriFactu regulations that develop the technical, functional, and content specifications are officially published!
The BOE has published Order HAC/1177/2024, setting the official technical and functional specifications for billing systems under VeriFactu, with a compliance deadline for manufacturers by July 29, 2025. Today, October 28, 2024, the BOE published Order HAC/1177/2024, dated October 17, which outlines the technical, functional, and content specifications for computer and electronic systems supportin... Read more
More technical requirements for VeriFactu obligation in Spain
The Spanish tax authority- AEAT. has released updated technical documents important for the implementation of new fiscalization requirements. Let's find out what these updates include! Read more
Spain introduces VAT rate updates
Spain has introduced new VAT adjustments, with the most significant changes being the end of the temporary zero VAT rate on essential foodstuffs, now taxed at 2% until December 31, 2024, and shifting to 4% from January 1, 2025. Olive oil will benefit from the 4% reduced VAT rate starting January 2025, while seed oils and pasta see a VAT increase from 5% to 7.5%. Additionally, VAT rates for electri... Read more
Postponed implementation of e-invoices in Spain
The Spanish tax authority (AEAT) has delayed the implementation of the B2B e-invoicing mandate to 2027, due to unresolved technical specifications. Large taxpayers with turnover above €8 million will be required to comply 12 months after the final regulations are published, while all other taxpayers will follow in 2028, 24 months after the regulations are published. This phased approach aims to gi... Read more