Spain modifies simplified REGE VAT group regime 1 January 2025 Under Spanish VAT law, the formation of VAT groups is permitted, aligning with the provisions of Article 11 of the EU VAT Directive (Council Directive 2006/112/EC). However, unlike most other EU member states, entities within
Spain calls for early option to impose mandatory deemed supplier on ride & accommodation platforms On 5th November 2024, EU finance ministers gave political agreement to VAT in the Digital Age reforms. Spain asked to include a statement in the minutes of its desire to
Jan 2026 SIF VERI*FACTU approved invoicing software: new technical specifications 28 Oct 2024: The newest technical specifications (Order HAC/1177/2024) have been gazetted for the new computerised invoicing requirements (SIF) detailing the legal requirements (VERI*FACTU). This represents relatively small changes to the last details, and covers:
Technical specification issues delay Crea y Crece e-invoicing to at least 2027 or later Doubt on technical specifications being ready soon for the proposed Spanish B2B e-invoicing mandate means the tax authorities, Agency Estatal de Administracion Tributaria) will not pursue a launch before 2027. There
End of inflation spike means 2022 temporary zero-rating to be phased out The Spanish temporary zero-rating of bread, flour, certain types of milk, cheeses, eggs, and fruits, vegetables, legumes, tubers, and cereals is to be phased out as inflation returns from a 10.8% 2022 peak
Spain publishes draft e-invoicing regime: decentralised CTC with public portal or certified third-party agent submissions Spain’s State Tax Administration Agency (Agency Estatal de Administracion Tributaria) has updated the draft draft Royal Decree for its proposed e-invoicing regime applicable on B2B transactions – companies and self-employed
Extension of reverse charge for certain domestic and non-resident transactions The Spanish General State Budget Law for 2023 has extended the use of the reverse charge, which shifts the VAT reporting obligations from the supplier to the customer. Domestic reverse charge – Art 199 EU
Six months’ VAT zero rating on basics follows ongoing reductions on gas rates The Spanish government on 27 December 2022 announced VAT cuts on certain goods between 1 January and 30 June 2023: Basic foods (including bread, milk, eggs, cheese, fruit and vegetables, and cereals)
