VAT
Output and input VAT, intra-EU transactions and the rates that apply.
Invoicing without VAT: When Can a Freelancer Issue Exempt Invoices?
Are you a freelancer in Spain unsure if you should charge VAT on your invoices? Discover which professional activities are legally VAT-exempt and how you must issue these invoices to comply with the Tax Agency, especially with VeriFactu on the horizon.
How to Reclaim VAT from an Unpaid Invoice: A 2026 Guide
A client hasn't paid your invoice, but you've already paid the VAT to the tax authorities. We explain the step-by-step legal procedure to recover that money from the Spanish Tax Agency, including deadlines and requirements.
Guide to Reduced and Super-Reduced VAT: Which Products and Services Apply in 2026
As a freelancer or SME in Spain, mastering the reduced (10%) and super-reduced (4%) VAT rates is key for correct invoicing. Discover which goods and services benefit from these tax rates.
VAT on Imports and Customs Self-Clearance: A Guide for Freelancers and SMEs
Learn how to manage VAT on goods imports, what customs self-clearance is, and how the deferred VAT scheme can improve your business's cash flow.
The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme: What Is It and Who Is It For?
Discover what the special VAT Cash Accounting Scheme is, an option that allows you to pay the tax only when you collect payment for your invoices. We analyze its pros, cons, and which freelancers and SMEs it's truly useful for.
International Invoicing for Freelancers and SMEs: Avoid Errors and Comply with the Law (2026-2027)
Invoicing international clients can be a tax labyrinth. Discover how to comply with VAT regulations, correctly use the NIF-IVA, and prepare for the VeriFactu e-invoice system in 2027, avoiding penalties and optimizing your operations.
What is the Intra-Community VAT Number (VIES) and How to Apply for It to Operate in the EU?
Find out what the VAT-ID or VIES is, why it's essential for freelancers and SMEs operating in the European Union, and how to apply for your ROI registration step by step.
E-commerce Taxation: How to Manage VAT on National and International Sales
A practical guide for freelancers and SMEs on managing VAT for online sales within and outside of Spain. Learn how to apply the correct VAT, use the One-Stop Shop (OSS), and prepare for VeriFactu.
Special Scheme for Travel Agencies: How to Declare VAT Correctly
Discover how the Special Scheme for Travel Agencies (REAV) works, how to calculate the VAT taxable base on the profit margin, and get ready for the arrival of VeriFactu in 2027.
Invoicing in Construction: A Guide to the VAT Reverse Charge Mechanism
Are you a freelancer or SME in the construction sector? Learn how to correctly apply the reverse charge mechanism to your invoices, avoid VAT errors, and prepare for the upcoming VeriFactu changes.
How to Correctly Invoice the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla from Mainland Spain
Learn how to issue invoices to the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla without errors. We explain the VAT treatment, the SAD document, and how to adapt to the new VeriFactu regulations.
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