Category: Self-employment
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VERIFACTU Postponed Again: Spain Pushes the Deadline to October 2028
Spanish businesses and self-employed professionals have been given additional time to prepare for VERIFACTU compliance. The Ministry of Finance announced on 5 October 2026 its intention to postpone the remaining VERIFACTU obligations until October 2028 in order to align them with Spain’s upcoming mandatory B2B electronic invoicing system. What is VERIFACTU? VERIFACTU is the invoicing… Read more
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Auto+ 2026: New Grants for Spanish SMEs and Self-Employed Workers to Purchase Electric Vehicles
Spain has launched the new Programa Auto+, a national subsidy scheme designed to support the transition to cleaner mobility. The programme provides direct grants to individuals, SMEs and self-employed workers (autónomos) purchasing eligible electric and electrified vehicles in Spain. According to the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, the scheme aims to accelerate vehicle electrification while… Read more
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Start Your Business in Spain with Expert Support from a PAE (Entrepreneur Service Point)
Starting a business in Spain can feel overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the registration process, tax obligations, and Social Security requirements. Whether you are planning to register as a self-employed professional (autónomo) or establish a limited liability company (Sociedad Limitada – SL), professional guidance can save you time and help you avoid costly… Read more
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Tax & Accounting Essentials for Car Rental Company Owners in Spain
Car rental businesses operate in a unique space: high‑value assets, constant movement, insurance obligations, and complex VAT rules. These are the key areas you must control to stay compliant and profitable. 1. Understand How Vehicle Depreciation Really Works Depreciation is one of your biggest tax tools. Spain allows you to depreciate rental vehicles faster than… Read more
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Essential Accounting Tricks Every Restaurant & Bar Owner in Spain Should Know
Running a hospitality business means dealing with fast‑moving money, high staff turnover, and constant operational surprises. These accounting strategies help you stay ahead without needing an accounting degree. 1. Master Your Daily Cash Control Cash is king in hospitality — and the tax office knows it. A daily cash count is one of the most… Read more
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Tax Rules for Self‑Employed Travel Agencies in Spain
Travel agencies in Spain operate under a special tax framework that differs from most other service businesses. If you’re self‑employed and selling travel packages, flights, hotels, excursions, or combined services, you must understand how VAT, IRPF, and administrative obligations work. 1. VAT Rules for Travel Agencies (REAV – Régimen Especial de Agencias de Viajes) The… Read more
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EU Invoicing Explained: How to Invoice B2B, B2C, and International Clients Correctly
Invoicing across borders can feel complicated, but once you understand how VAT place‑of‑supply rules work, everything becomes predictable. Whether you sell services or goods, the structure of your invoice depends on who your client is and where they are located. This guide breaks down the three most common scenarios: Let’s go step by step. B2B… Read more
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AEAT Courtesy Period: How You Can Pause Notifications While on Vacation
When you’re self‑employed in Spain, holidays can feel like a luxury — especially when you worry that AEAT might drop a surprise notification while you’re lying on the beach. But here’s the good news: you can legally “pause” AEAT notifications for a limited time. Yes, really. This system is called the “periodo de cortesía” and… Read more
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Sun, Sand, and… Spreadsheets?
Because nothing says “relaxing summer holiday” like a warm breeze, a cold drink, and the gentle whisper of your accounting software reminding you that quarterly VAT doesn’t care you’re at the beach. If you’ve ever tried to reconcile bank statements while wearing flip‑flops, or reviewed expense receipts with sunscreen‑covered fingers, this one’s for you. Why… Read more
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Verifactu 2026: Key Updates Every Business Must Know (And How to Stay Compliant)
Spain’s digital invoicing landscape is changing fast, and Verifactu is at the center of it. With new regulatory updates rolling out in 2025–2026, businesses—especially freelancers, SMEs, and foreign companies operating in Spain—must prepare for a new era of real‑time invoice reporting. Whether you’re already using invoicing software or still issuing invoices manually, the latest changes… Read more