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Receipts vs. invoices: what is the difference in Spain?
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In Spain, payments are typically made via bank transfer. In this case, since the client will pay some time after receiving the invoice, it's a good idea to include the following disclaimer: "El pago de esta factura se acredita por su abono bancario" ("Your bank receipt is your proof of payment of this amount").
Legally, the invoice needs to be given or mailed to the customer, rather than sent as an email attachment.
If the invoice does not include IVA (see the next question), then the invoice needs to list the reference to the legal code under which this exemption applies.
When creating invoice numbers, there may not be gaps in the numbers. You also cannot have a later invoice number with an earlier invoice date.
Does my Spanish company always need to include VAT tax when billing our clients? You must always charge VAT tax to clients within Spain and to clients outside the EU. You must also charge VAT tax to EU clients, unless:It is the nature of the transaction that dictates whether or not VAT should be charged. In the above exceptions, certain administrative details need to be complied with in order to qualify for the VAT exemption. When in doubt, charge VAT.
If you have a client located in another EU country, in some cases you may have to register in that country then charge VAT from that local entity.
Receipts vs. invoices: what is the difference in Spain? A receipt is called a ticket in Spanish. A proper receipt is called a factura simplificada (simplified invoice). To be a factura simplificada, the receipt must contain:The receipt is deductible as an expense (if you can justify that the cost is related to the business), but the VAT is NOT deductible. Therefore, when you buy something in a store, you should always ask for an invoice. To avoid problems, we recommend that you don't include receipts higher than 50€ in your accounting.
When there is an audit, the Spanish tax office pays special attention to these expenses: