Key dates for e-invoicing in Spain
Spain is advancing toward a fully digital and compliant invoicing ecosystem. Here are the key milestones to stay ahead of.
July 2017
Spain launches the SII (Immediate Supply of Information) VAT reporting system for large taxpayers.
September 2022
The Crea y Crece Law is enacted, establishing mandatory B2B e-invoicing.
2025 - 2026
Final technical regulations and implementation timeline expected.
Following publication of the final regulations:
Year 1 - Businesses with annual turnover above €8 million must comply.
Year 2 - Mandatory B2B e-invoicing expands to all remaining businesses.
This mandate currently affects both e-invoicing and e-reporting
E-invoicing
Mandatory
Mandatory for domestic B2B transactions
E-reporting
The Mandate
Who is in scope in Spain?
B2B
Mandatory
B2G
Mandatory
B2C
No mandate
Cross-border
VAT reporting obligations
Invoice formats
Supported formats in Spain
Invoices must comply with the Spanish e-invoicing mandate using one of the following approved formats.
Facturae
UBL 2.1
EN 16931 XML
Companies affected in
Spain
All businesses and self-employed professionals established in Spain
(for domestic B2B transactions)
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