Delays on technical specifications and election results means mandatory B2B e-invoicing delays. Likely January 2025 Spain’s plans for launching a mandatory B2B e-invoicing regime in July 2024 have been set back as detailed technical specifications are still not available. Under the draft regulations, Spain is
Temporary zero-rating on basic foods to be extended until 31 December 2023 The temporary zero-rating of bread, flour, certain types of milk, cheeses, eggs, and fruits, vegetables, legumes, tubers, and cereals is to continue beyond the scheduled 30 June. This week, the Minister of Economic
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)
For resident taxpayers, only state or VERI*FACTU approved invoicing software may be used to prepare and submit invoices from July 2024 Spain is to formalise from 1 July 2024 the rules on invoices and their production electronically, including computerised invoicing. This includes certified invoicing systems
Domestic electricity rate to be cut from 10% to 5% as inflation hits 8.7% in May Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced in Parliament on 22 June a plan to half the VAT rate on domestic electricity to 5%. It was originally cut from the 21%
NFT classified as digital service and liable to 21% VAT Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria, AEAT, has ruled that the supply of Non-fungible token is to be regarded as the supply of an electronic service and subject to the standard rate of 21% The ruling was provided
